Hidden Tube Walking Tour - Clapham South Subterranean Shelter
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.
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Hidden Tube Walking Tour - Clapham South Subterranean Shelter
What's included in Hidden Tube Walking Tour - Clapham South Subterranean Shelter
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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.
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- 75 minute guided tour of the Clapham South disused Second World War subterranean air raid shelter
- Transportation to and from the site - please make your own way to the tour
- 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
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- 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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Tours are not suitable for children under 10 years of age and there is a maximum of four children (aged 10-15 yrs) allowed per adult. The meeting point is in front of the Marks & Spencer Food Hall on Balham Hill, SW12 9EA. This is about a 2 minute walk from Clapham South station - just turn to the right upon exiting. What3Words: ///really.orbit.beside Please arrive 15 minutes before the time on your ticket, a member of the Hidden London team will meet you on arrival. All guests must bring photo ID. Open-toed shoes are not allowed. No food or drinks (except bottled water) allowed on the tour. Please do not bring luggage or large bags - there is no cloakroom. Tours are not step free and include a lot of walking including up and down flights of stairs, there's no elevator. Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level. There are areas of uneven ground and low lighting. Tours are not suitable for guests with claustrophobia.
