Aldwych: the end of the line

Discover our family tour of Aldwych disused station, a former terminus of the Piccadilly line and one of London's most secret places. Follow clues and interactive activities, explore this long-closed space and uncover over a 100 years of history. Age 10+ The family edition of our tour of Aldwych disused Tube station. Follow clues and interactive activities including riddles and puzzles, explore this long-closed space and uncover the station's changing roles across the 20th century from wartime refuge to filming location. Family tour. Age 10+ The family edition of our tour of Aldwych disused Tube station. Follow clues and interactive activities including riddles and puzzles, explore this long-closed space and uncover the station's changing roles across the 20th century from wartime refuge to filming location. Family tour. Age 10+ Inspired by our classic Aldwych: the end of the line tour, this guided family adventure takes visitors behind the closed doors of 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. Featuring child-focused activities and challenges, this tour invites families to not just hear Aldwych’s past but to step inside it, unlocking each part of the station through riddles, clues, quizzes and teamwork to bring history to life. Be surrounded by history in a genuine time capsule Explore a disused Tube station from 1907 that was last seen by the travelling 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, smells jars and hands-on objects. An experience tailor-made for families 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. Interactive challenges and hands‑on activities Led by one of our expert guides, 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. Retrace over 100 years of London’s history 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. Duration: 80 minutes Times: Weekdays 11:00, 12:55, 15:35, 17:30 Weekends 11:00, 12:55, 15:35, 17:30 Location: Meet outside the entrance of Aldwych station on Surrey Street, WC2R 2ND Tickets*: Standard price: £46.50 / £43.50concessions & children Summer price (22 July to 30 August): £40.69 / £38.06 concessions & children Why are prices temporarily reduced? Learn more > Age: This tour is open to guests aged 10 and over. Visitors aged 10 to 16 must be accompanied by an adult. London Transport Museum is a charity. Profits from your Hidden London ticket help us continue to conserve and share London’s transport and design heritage. This tour is specifically written for families. If you are looking for our classic tour, visit Aldwych: the end of the line. My kids and us loved it. Seeing their faces when they interacted with the guides was priceless! It was an enjoyable Hidden London tour with added elements of fun for them - a really great idea. This tour is an adaptation of our classic Aldwych: the end of the line tour, designed specifically for families with children aged 10 and over. Our recommended age range for children attending this tour is between 10 and 14 years old. Both tours are fully guided and they cover the same history of Aldwych disused station. They take visitors into the same locations and parts of the station.