Hidden Tube Tour - Green Park Station
West End, London
Explore the hidden history of Green Park Station on a guided tour. Discover the secret passageways and lift landings, and hear fascinating stories about the station's role during the Second World War.
Green Park Underground Station Guided Tour
Explore Green Park Underground Station in London with a guided tour that suits history enthusiasts aged 10 and above.
Highlights
- Uncover the history of Green Park Station on a guided tour
- Explore secret passageways and lift landings of Dover Street Station
- Hear stories about the station’s role during the Second World War
- Discover vintage signs and tiles still on the walls
- Step into large ventilation tunnels behind the platforms
Description
This guided tour reveals the hidden history of Green Park Underground Station, focusing on the former Dover Street station built for the Great Northern, Piccadilly, and Brompton Railway.
Venture deep underground to explore early 20th-century passageways and lift landings, featuring original vintage tiles and signs last visible to the public in the 1930s.
Learn about Dover Street’s significant role in World War II as a safe meeting place for the London Transport Executive Board during air raids, and discover where Lord Ashfield, chairman of the London Passenger Transport Board, had a secret bedroom within the station.
Explore how Green Park expanded in the 1960s and 1970s to include the Victoria and Jubilee lines, contributing to London's post-war transport modernization.
Visit the large ventilation tunnels behind the platforms that cool the Victoria and Jubilee lines, and view the Tube trains through a secret ventilation shaft normally closed to the public.
Includes
- Guided tour of Dover Street station
- Access to closed passageways and lift landings
- Wartime stories and historical insights
- View of secret ventilation shafts and corridors
Excludes
- Transportation to and from the station
- Food and drinks
Important Information
- Suitable for ages 10 and above; children under 10 are not permitted
- Maximum of four children (aged 10-15) per adult
- The tour involves extensive walking in areas with uneven ground, low lighting, and stairs; no elevators available
- Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for varying underground temperatures
- Photography is allowed, but flash photography is prohibited in certain areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book your tour in advance and wear comfortable footwear for walking. The best time to visit is during off-peak hours to avoid crowded platforms.
