Tue. Dec 24th, 2024

Explore Hidden London Underground with the family

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Discover London’s secret Tube stations

Families can now join the Hidden London tours and explore disused Tube stations and secret Underground areas. Previously only open to children aged 14 and over, this exciting opportunity is now available to those aged 10 and above, offering a new family-friendly experience.

Exclusive guided tours of Hidden London history

London Transport Museum runs the Hidden London tours, giving visitors a unique glimpse into the forgotten parts of the Underground network. Expert guides lead the tours, sharing fascinating stories of London’s past, directly from the museum’s archives. Families visit hidden platforms, abandoned stations, and wartime shelters to learn about the city’s history.

The tours run all year round, Wednesday to Sunday, with 11 different locations rotating throughout the year. Highlights include secret parts of Holborn station, Euston’s lost tunnels, and Clapham South’s subterranean shelter. Tickets can be booked via the London Transport Museum website.

Family tours now open to younger children

The museum lowered the age restriction to 10 years old, following successful trials earlier this year. Elizabeth McKay, Director of London Transport Museum, says, “We are thrilled to welcome younger visitors on our Hidden London tours. It’s a wonderful way for families to experience time travel and discover secret spaces together.”

Families can look forward to the Clapham South: Subterranean Shelter tour, which explores an underground maze built to protect Londoners during the Second World War. This immersive experience includes interactive areas, original wartime artefacts, and first-hand accounts from a 1940s warden.

Uncover fascinating Hidden London Tube locations

For families interested in more, other exciting tours include Euston: The Lost Tunnels, Moorgate: Metropolitan Maze, and Piccadilly Circus: The Heart of London. These tours uncover more hidden corners of the Underground, many of which have never been seen by the public before. You can also enjoy Charing Cross & Classic Afternoon Tea as part of a quintessential British experience.

All tickets are available on the Hidden London website, with profits supporting the museum’s education and conservation programmes.

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By Fergus McCarthy

Fergus McCarthy is a seasoned publishing professional with over three decades of experience in the media industry. In 1993, he co-founded Parents News, a pioneering publication aimed at providing busy parents in Southwest London with essential information on education, entertainment, sports, and family-friendly activities. Under his leadership, Parents News quickly expanded its reach from 60,000 to 192,000 monthly printed copies, establishing additional branches in Kent, South London, Northern Ireland, and Cornwall. In 1997, recognizing the potential of digital media, Fergus helped launch Parents News UK Online, which carried digital editions of the printed publication and offered a broader range of national information. The website's popularity soared, attracting up to 700 daily hits at its peak. Although Parents News transitioned to an online-only platform in 2017, Fergus continues to play a vital role as Publisher and Advertising Manager, focusing on providing value to businesses through effective advertorials.

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