“An amazing part of the city's history is right under their feet” Traveller
Why we love it
Descend 11 stories underground to explore one of eight deep-level shelters that exist below the streets of London. First opened in 1944, Clapham South’s shelter contains a mile of fascinating tunnels. Delve into the past with an experienced guide and discover the stories of people who once sheltered there, what life was like and how they kept morale up. See an exclusive side of London with Hidden Tours from the London Transport Museum.
What's Included?
- Explore one of London's deep-level shelters with Hidden London
- Get a glimpse of life in the shelter and discover fascinating stories of London's past
- See relics from the original shelter below Clapham South Station
Description
At the peak of The Blitz, the government ordered London Transport to use its technical expertise to construct ten deep-level shelters to protect the public against aerial bombardment. Despite a speedy turn-around, by the time they were finished in the summer of 1942, the threat of The Blitz was over. However, the shelters still proved useful with many Londoners found homeless after their houses being bombed in the war. In 1944 they become crucial again, sheltering civilians from the terrifying air raids.
The London Transport Museum is offering a limited number of tours in their Hidden London series, giving people 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.
Discover the buried hidden city and hear how beds were assigned, dorms allocated and how people kept morale high. Since the war, the Clapham South shelters have housed homeless Londoners, hopeful Caribbean migrants arriving on Empire Windrush and even served as budget accommodation for thrifty visitors to the Festival of Britain in 1951.
Enjoy an intriguing tour of a half-forgotten subterranean relic of the Second World War.
Additional Information
This experience must be booked within 6 months of purchase, but you can choose to go any time within 1 year.
Availability:
This experience is available:
- On specific dates, subject to the availability of Hidden London
This experience is not available on bank holidays and other special occasion days such as Valentine’s Day.
Other Useful Details:
Bookings are subject to availability. We advise booking at least 6 weeks in advance to guarantee the desired date and time.
What's Included?
- Explore one of London's deep-level shelters with Hidden London
- Get a glimpse of life in the shelter and discover fascinating stories of London's past
- See relics from the original shelter below Clapham South Station
Why we love it
Descend 11 stories underground to explore one of eight deep-level shelters that exist below the streets of London. First opened in 1944, Clapham South’s shelter contains a mile of fascinating tunnels. Delve into the past with an experienced guide and discover the stories of people who once sheltered there, what life was like and how they kept morale up. See an exclusive side of London with Hidden Tours from the London Transport Museum. Read full description
Description
At the peak of The Blitz, the government ordered London Transport to use its technical expertise to construct ten deep-level shelters to protect the public against aerial bombardment. Despite a speedy turn-around, by the time they were finished in the summer of 1942, the threat of The Blitz was over. However, the shelters still proved useful with many Londoners found homeless after their houses being bombed in the war. In 1944 they become crucial again, sheltering civilians from the terrifying air raids.
The London Transport Museum is offering a limited number of tours in their Hidden London series, giving people 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.
Discover the buried hidden city and hear how beds were assigned, dorms allocated and how people kept morale high. Since the war, the Clapham South shelters have housed homeless Londoners, hopeful Caribbean migrants arriving on Empire Windrush and even served as budget accommodation for thrifty visitors to the Festival of Britain in 1951.
Enjoy an intriguing tour of a half-forgotten subterranean relic of the Second World War.
×Description
At the peak of The Blitz, the government ordered London Transport to use its technical expertise to construct ten deep-level shelters to protect the public against aerial bombardment. Despite a speedy turn-around, by the time they were finished in the summer of 1942, the threat of The Blitz was over. However, the shelters still proved useful with many Londoners found homeless after their houses being bombed in the war. In 1944 they become crucial again, sheltering civilians from the terrifying air raids.
The London Transport Museum is offering a limited number of tours in their Hidden London series, giving people 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.
Discover the buried hidden city and hear how beds were assigned, dorms allocated and how people kept morale high. Since the war, the Clapham South shelters have housed homeless Londoners, hopeful Caribbean migrants arriving on Empire Windrush and even served as budget accommodation for thrifty visitors to the Festival of Britain in 1951.
Enjoy an intriguing tour of a half-forgotten subterranean relic of the Second World War.
Opening Times
On specific dates, subject to the availability of Hidden London
Additional Information
This experience must be booked within 6 months of purchase, but you can choose to go any time within 1 year.
Availability:
This experience is available:
- On specific dates, subject to the availability of Hidden London
This experience is not available on bank holidays and other special occasion days such as Valentine’s Day.
Other Useful Details:
Bookings are subject to availability. We advise booking at least 6 weeks in advance to guarantee the desired date and time.
How it works
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Treat yourself or share with someone you truly care about.
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We arrange everything
Our concierge will arrange everything, even the little extras.
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Relax and enjoy
Simply show up and savour the memory that will last a lifetime.
