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Hidden Tube Walking Tour - Clapham South Subterranean Shelter

London, United Kingdom
1 hour 15 minutes
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Date
Saturday
May 17, 2025
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Hidden Tube Walking Tour - Clapham South Subterranean Shelter
Youth
Ages: 14-17 years old
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Ages: 18-64 years old
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Ages: 65-120 years old
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What You Will Do

Explore this vast and unique subterranean space beneath Clapham South station where thousands sheltered during the Second World War. Expert guides will take you 30 metres under ground to the warren of tunnels where you can experience life as a wartime shelterer did over 80 years ago.

What's Included?

  • 75 minute guided tour of the Clapham South disused Second World War subterranean air raid shelter

What's Not Included?

  • Transportation to and from the site - please make your own way to the tour

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Itinerary

Meeting Point

The meeting point for this tour is in front of the Marks & Spencer Food Hall on Balham HIII, SW12 9EA. This is about a 2 minute walk from Clapham South tube station - just turn to the right upon exiting. WhatsWords: ///really.orbit.beside. Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour time.

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Clapham South Deep Level Shelter

1 hour 15 minutes

Step back in time and tour of one of the eight deep level shelters built in London during the Second World War. Opened in 1944, this secret underground maze was designed to protect over 8,000 people, featuring canteens, medical stations, and sleeping quarters all hidden beneath London’s streets. Discover this fascinating history with two expert guides, including one portraying a 1940s warden to share a first hand account of what it was like to work and shelter there during the war. Retrace the footsteps of wartime South Londoners spending their first night there, get a sense of what the space looked and felt like 80 years ago thanks to meticulously recreated spaces such as the warden’s booth and canteen.


Additional Information

This activity is operated by London Transport Museum
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not suitable for children under 10 years old
  • There is a maximum of four children (aged 10-15 yrs) allowed per adult
  • All guests must bring photo ID
  • Open-toed shoes are not allowed
  • Please do not bring luggage or large bags - there is no cloakroom
  • The tour involves a lot of walking, including areas of uneven ground and low lighting
  • Tours are not suitable for guests with claustrophobia
  • Tours are not step free and including walking up and down flights of stairs
  • There's no elevator
  • No food or drinks allowed on the tour

Guide Options

  • Guide - English

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