Aldwych: Hidden Tube Station Guided Family Tour

Explore Aldwych Station on a family adventure tour in London. Solve riddles and quizzes to unlock the next part of the tour and learn about the station's history as a wartime shelter and film set.
Step inside Aldwych, a disused Tube station packed with over a century of stories and surprising uses, from Edwardian station and wartime shelter to Hollywood film set.

Explore a disused Tube station from 1907 that was last seen by the traveling public over 30 years ago. Spot the remnants of the past dotted around the original ticket hall, lifts, and former platforms, and get an idea of what sheltering during the Second World War would have been like at Aldwych through oral testimonials, smell jars, and hands-on objects.

Designed specifically for families with children aged 10–14, this tour tells the story of the station using accessible language, as well as additional interactive moments throughout that keep the experience engaging and memorable for younger guests.

Led by an expert guide, crack challenges, clues, and puzzles at key points of the journey to unlock the next part of the tour, working as a team to discover the next chapter in Aldwych’s story.

From Aldwych’s construction just after the end of the Victorian period to the pivotal roles that it played during the First and Second World Wars, this adventure takes visitors along the many twists and turns that London has faced as it progressed through modern history.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.