Design icons tours

Discover the stories – and the people – behind some of London’s most enduring designs with a guided Design Icons tour of our Depot. Discover the stories – and the people – behind some of London’s most enduring designs. From the iconic roundel and font to Harry Beck’s pioneering Underground map. Discover the stories – and the people – behind some of London’s most enduring designs. From the iconic roundel and font to Harry Beck’s pioneering Underground map. From Edward Johnston’s iconic roundel and the font you can see all over the network, to Harry Beck’s pioneering Underground map, our knowledgeable volunteer guides will unlock the design icons that make London’s transport system recognisable around the world. All of our tours are aimed at an adult audience, but older children with a keen interest in transport or design may also enjoy them. Topics that may be covered in a Design Icons tour include: As this is a working depot, objects and vehicles can be moved at short notice, so it’s not guaranteed that all these topics will be covered. Duration: 2 hours Times: Saturdays, throughout the day Tickets: Adult: £20 / £19 concession / £16 local resident Child 4-17 years of age: £11 / £8.80 local resident The art and poster stores are small spaces, and we recommend that you read our event FAQ for more information. For access information, please visit our Accessibility page. Please ensure you have read the Terms & Conditions before booking your ticket.