THE BURROW Secret Underground Tour of Down Street by Hidden London
Hidden London
116 Piccadilly London W1J 7BJ United Kingdom
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
Go where few have ventured before and explore the underground station of Down Street. Despite its short existence as a functioning station, discover its extraordinary history and critical role it played in World War II, acting as an operations hub for Britain’s railways and also the top-secret government headquarters that sheltered Prime Minister Winston Churchill. Navigate through a maze of tunnels, staircases, platforms and rooms and explore the station which played a vital role in Britain’s history.
"One of the most secretive sites"
-Rail Magazine
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Underground tour of Churchill's secret station, Down Street
Easy Refunds & Exchanges
Instant E-Certificate Delivery
1 Year Validity
MORE ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE
The London Transport Museum is offering a limited number of tours in their Hidden London series, giving participants an exclusive peek into areas of the underground network that are normally shut off to the public. Discover the secret world beneath London in a fascinating tour and get an intimate peek into one of the capital’s most intriguing hidden spaces. Located between Hyde Park Corner and Green Park stations, Down Street had a short existence as a working station from 1907 to 1932, but became critical in its role to winning World War II. It was secretly transformed into the Railway Executive Committee’s bomb-proof control hub and also acted as the top-secret government headquarters which housed Prime Minister Winston Churchill during the height of the Blitz. Venture behind locked doors and walk the warren of narrow tunnels which Churchill referred to as ‘The Burrow’. Led by expert guides, listen to fascinating stories and explore a variety of rooms which had been used for operations, communications, dormitories, a kitchen and the officer’s mess-room.Step back in time and uncover a station which played such a critical part in Britain’s history.
WHERE AND WHEN IT'S AVAILABLE
116 Piccadilly London W1J 7BJ United Kingdom
On specific dates, please contact the concierge for more details.
HOW DOES TRULY WORK?
1. Once you have checked out, you will receive an e-certificate with a unique redemption code.
2. Use this code to request your booking with the desired date and time
3. Sit back and let us handle the rest. Arrive to your experience knowing we have arranged everything.
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