Discover the expansive and distinctive underground area beneath Clapham South station, which served as a refuge for thousands during the Second World War.
Knowledgeable guides will lead you 30 meters below the surface into the maze of tunnels, allowing you to experience what life was like for those seeking shelter during wartime over 80 years ago.
Discover the expansive and distinctive underground area beneath Clapham South station, which served as a refuge for thousands during the Second World War.
Knowledgeable guides will lead you 30 meters below the surface into the maze of tunnels, allowing you to experience what life was like for those seeking shelter during wartime over 80 years ago.
- Clapham South Deep Level Shelter - Travel back in time with a tour of one of the eight deep level shelters constructed in London during World War II. Opened in 1944, this hidden underground labyrinth was built to safeguard over 8,000 individuals, complete with canteens, medical stations, and sleeping areas, all concealed beneath the streets of…
- Clapham South Deep Level Shelter - Travel back in time with a tour of one of the eight deep level shelters constructed in London during World War II. Opened in 1944, this hidden underground labyrinth was built to safeguard over 8,000 individuals, complete with canteens, medical stations, and sleeping areas, all concealed beneath the streets of London. Explore this intriguing history with two knowledgeable guides, including one in the role of a 1940s warden, offering a firsthand account of working and seeking refuge there during the war. Follow in the footsteps of wartime South Londoners as they spent their first night there, and experience what the space looked and felt like 80 years ago, thanks to carefully recreated areas such as the warden’s booth and canteen.
- 75 minute guided tour of the Clapham South disused Second World War subterranean air raid shelter
- 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
- Transportation to and from the site - please make your own way to the tour
- Open-toed shoes are not allowed
- All guests must bring photo ID
- There is a maximum of four children (aged 10-15 yrs) allowed per adult
- Not suitable for children under 10 years old
- 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…
- Open-toed shoes are not allowed
- All guests must bring photo ID
- There is a maximum of four children (aged 10-15 yrs) allowed per adult
- Not suitable for children under 10 years old
- 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
