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Explore West London's most important transport hub

Shepherd’s Bush station opened in 1900 as the Western terminus of the brand-new Central London Railway. The railway was pioneering as it cut through the centre of London and provided a transport link between London’s Western suburbs and the City of London. From Shepherd’s Bush, passengers could catch a tram to take them even further on one ticket, making it West London’s most important transport hub in the early 20th century.

The station has gone through several upgrades and renovations, so much so that today it is almost unrecognisable from the original. But behind closed doors and grilles, the old station corridors and lift shafts are still there, waiting to be explored.

You’ll get to visit one of the best examples of the original Central line design features, learn about the line’s history as the third deep Tube railway to be built in London, see the brilliant engineering behind cooling the famously warm line and how those same passageways were used in unexpected ways 80 years ago.

Please note: Children under 14 are not permitted on this tour. 14 to 16-year-olds must be accompanied by an adult.

Key information

Duration: Approx 70 minutes
Time: 10:00, 11:50, 14:25, 16:15 each day
Location: Meet outside Shepherd’s Bush Underground station, W12 7FD, in front of the benches and bike racks
Tickets: £44 / £39 concessions

Gallery

Two people in a white-tiled circular tunnel pointing out something on a wall
A group of people at the foot of a dark metal staircase using torches to look up around them
A grimy white-tiled tunnel with cables running along the side curving around to a darkened doorway

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*As well as your tour, the ticket price includes:

  • Half price one-day entry to London Transport Museum (within a month of your tour date). No need to pre-book, just come to the Museum during our opening hours with proof of your tour ticket.
  • 10% discount on all full-priced products at our shop (online and in store), within one month of your event date.

These offers cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. 

  • Where is the meeting point?

    The meeting point for this tour is outside Shepherd’s Bush Underground station, W12 7FD, in front of the benches and bike racks. To plan your journey to the meeting point, we recommend using TfL’s Journey Planner or downloading the TfL Go app

    A member of the Hidden London team will meet you on arrival.

    Please arrive 15 minutes before the time on your ticket.

  • What should I wear?

    Visitors must wear flat sturdy shoes. Guests wearing open toe sandals or shoes, or high-heels, will be refused entry due to health and safety restrictions. Sturdy walking shoes are recommended as there are uneven underfoot conditions throughout the tour.

  • Are children allowed?

    Children under 14 are not permitted on the tour. 14-16 year olds are eligible for concession tickets, and must be accompanied by an adult.

  • How long will the tour last?

    Your tour will last for up to 70 minutes.

  • Are there toilets or cloakrooms on the tour?

    There are no cloakroom facilities or public toilets available on the tour. Please do not bring large or heavy bags.

  • What is the tour like? Are there stairs or lifts? Is it accessible?

    There is no step-free access on the tour and there is no lift on site. It is advisable therefore that you should have an adequate level of fitness to undertake this tour. You may be refused entry if you appear not to meet this requirement.

    The tour will include access to confined areas which may be unsuitable for people with claustrophobia. There will be areas which have low lighting and may be dusty.

  • About your tickets

    Once you’ve booked your tickets, you will receive your order confirmation to the email address you provided at checkout. This may take up to 24 hours - please check your junk mail folder after this time, and if you have still not received confirmation, contact the Museum booking office via our Contact form

    Tickets are non-transferrable. Please bring your email confirmation and ticket (preferably on an electronic device) as well as photographic ID for each ticket holder to be permitted entry.

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Location

Shepherd's Bush Underground Station
London
W12 7FD
United Kingdom

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