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The London Tunnels

A mile of secret Second World War tunnels running 30 meters beneath High Holborn, built as Blitz shelters and later home to the Special Operations Executive and a Cold War telephone exchange that inspired Ian Fleming's Q Branch, is being converted by WilkinsonEyre, the practice behind Battersea…

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TMW IntelligenceVerified Oct 11, 2026
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2028
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38-41 Furnival Street, London. Completing 2028.

The story so far
Announced 2024 est.
Listed in Amsterdam Jun 27, 2024The London Tunnels PLC floats on Euronext Amsterdam to raise capital for the £220 million Kingsway Exchange restoration
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Planning approved Jul 2024Camden Council unanimously clears the £220 million Kingsway Exchange scheme, following the City of London Corporation's approval on 11 June 2024, giving the developer three years to start work
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Freehold secured Jan 30, 2025the developer completes transfer of the freehold to the Kingsway Exchange tunnels, taking outright ownership of the mile of High Holborn shelters ahead of the restoration
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Spy museum anchor May 30, 2025plans revealed for a permanent military intelligence exhibition in the tunnels, telling stories from the Blitz and D-Day through the Cold War, alongside the immersive galleries and deep-level bar
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Capital search widens Nov 2025the developer courts Gulf and Asian partners for a further £80 million toward the £220 million scheme, with £140 million earmarked for restoring the tunnels and £80 million for the immersive technology fit-out
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Expected opening 2028
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About the project

A mile of secret Second World War tunnels running 30 meters beneath High Holborn, built as Blitz shelters and later home to the Special Operations Executive and a Cold War telephone exchange that inspired Ian Fleming's Q Branch, is being converted by WilkinsonEyre, the practice behind Battersea Power Station, into one of the world's most unusual visitor attractions. Spanning roughly 8,000 square meters, the scheme layers immersive digital exhibition galleries into the raw tunnel architecture, alongside heritage displays, hospitality spaces and what is intended to be the deepest licensed bar in the United Kingdom, with capacity for millions of visitors a year entering via Furnival Street and High Holborn.

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Where is The London Tunnels located?

The London Tunnels is located in London.

When will The London Tunnels be built?

The London Tunnels is an announced development that has not yet started construction, targeting completion in 2028.

Who is developing The London Tunnels?

The London Tunnels is the developer behind The London Tunnels.

Who designed The London Tunnels?

The London Tunnels was designed by WilkinsonEyre.