New Hidden London tour of Shepherd’s Bush Underground station launches

London Transport Museum is adding a new tour of Shepherd’s Bush Underground station to its popular Hidden London series, which takes ticketholders to fascinating secret locations across the capital’s Underground network that are usually off limits to the public.

For the first time, Hidden London ticketholders will be able to explore historic sections of the original Shepherd’s Bush Underground station dating back to 1900 that lie concealed from modern-day commuters behind unassuming doorways and grilles.

Stepping through these secret gateways to the past, visitors will see examples of early Central line station design features – such as corridors and lift shafts lined with the station’s original white glass tiles. As they explore, guests will learn why Shepherd’s Bush was once west London’s most important transport hub and discover what the station’s early 20th century ticketing system had in common with today’s Oyster card

The new tour will be the first Hidden London location on the Central line, with expert guides ready to impart fascinating stories about London’s third oldest deep-level railway and its evolution over the years to accommodate today’s Londoners.

Tours for Shepherd’s Bush Underground station will run from 5-30 October 2022, with more tour dates to be announced later in the year.

In-person tours of the disused sections of Euston, Moorgate and Piccadilly Circus Underground stations will also go on sale, offering visitors the chance to go where few have ventured before and explore underground locations with unique stories to tell about London’s past.

The new tour season includes locations featured in UKTV’s popular TV Secrets of the London Underground series, as seen on the Yesterday channel and available to watch on UKTV Play. Fans of the show can follow in the footsteps of presenters Siddy Holloway and Tim Dunn to explore these special sites for themselves.

Led by expert guides with a wealth of fascinating facts and tales to share about these ‘forgotten’ parts of the London Underground, Hidden London tour visitors will explore disused tunnels, platforms and lift shafts that lie concealed just a stone’s throw away from unknowing commuters. 

A new season of virtual Hidden London tours will also be available to book, with a vast array of experiences to pick from. Join from anywhere in the world via Zoom to get up close to out-of-bounds areas on London’s transport network.

Expert guides will share the history of these mysterious parts of London’s transport system through a gallery of contemporary photos, videos, never-before-seen footage as well as archival images from London Transport Museum’s collection. Access to many sites on the virtual tour roster is so restricted that in-person Hidden London tours will never be possible, making these virtual experiences particularly special.

For those who prefer their cultural experiences above ground, a new season of Hidden London walking tours of Covent Garden, Kingsway, Lincoln’s Inn Fields and Victoria Embankment will also be on sale. Explore these areas with expert guides who reveal fascinating little-known historical tales and titbits about the area and its transformation over the last 200 years. 

Tickets go on public sale on Wednesday 3 August 2022 on London Transport Museum’s website. 

Tickets are available to London Transport Museum’s enewsletter subscribers 24 hours ahead of general release. Sign up for priority booking.