Of the closed tube stations that litter the London Underground, two top the list of stations that people want to visit.

One is Down Street, near Hyde Park as it was used as a WW2 command centre, and the other is the famous  Aldwych/Strand station, which is largely unmodernised.

This coming June, you can get into Aldwych — as it has a series of occasional open days.

6400821789_be665edc38_o

Although only closed in 1994, it holds a special fascination for most people as it is still visible above ground, and even when open was hardly ever used so even the heaviest of tube travellers are unlikely to have been there.

It is also one of those stations that has a dual hidden history, as even when open, only one of two platforms was in use – so you have one old platform, and one even older one.

During the month of June, there will be weekly tours of the empty platforms and tunnels held on Thursdays-Sundays though out the month.

Tickets: Adult £25.00, Concession £20.00.

Access to the platform is by staircase only and there is no working lift in operation. 160 stairs connect the ticket hall level to the platform level – there is no step-free access.

Tickets will be released for sale on Monday 10 February and must be booked in advance online or by calling 020 7565 7298.

6400821201_8782d3ab45_o-nggid0229-ngg0dyn-500x0x100-00f0w010c010r110f110r010t010

All tickets include a special souvenir booklet and a 50% discounted admission to London Transport Museum located approximately five minutes from Aldwych station.

Based on previous tours, non-professional cameras will be allowed, but no tripods or “big stuff”. Consumer grade DSLRs seem to be permitted.

6400818153_241dd91e09_o-nggid0230-ngg0dyn-500x0x100-00f0w010c010r110f110r010t010

NEWSLETTER

Be the first to know what's on in London, and the latest news published on ianVisits.

You can unsubscribe at any time from my weekly emails.

Tagged with: , ,
SUPPORT THIS WEBSITE

This website has been running now for over a decade, and while advertising revenue contributes to funding the website, it doesn't cover the costs. That is why I have set up a facility with DonorBox where you can contribute to the costs of the website and time invested in writing and research for the news articles.

It's very similar to the way The Guardian and many smaller websites are now seeking to generate an income in the face of rising costs and declining advertising.

Whether it's a one-off donation or a regular giver, every additional support goes a long way to covering the running costs of this website, and keeping you regularly topped up doses of Londony news and facts.

If you like what you read on here, then please support the website here.

Thank you

One comment
  1. Bernard Wright says:

    Just playing catch up on this week and seen the post but already sold out 🙁 next time maybe. Thanks for the heads up though.

Home >> News >> Events and Tours