New for 2008 – tours of the iconic home of the BBC!
Built in 1932, Broadcasting House was the UK's first ever purpose-built broadcast centre, and is now undergoing major restoration and modernisation – to complete in 2012.
However, we're opening our doors in advance of then, to show audiences and visitors what goes on behind those famous doors!
Tours which last approximately one and a half hours are focused around the newly restored Art Deco building, and feature famous heritage spaces as well as the latest digital workspaces. Walk the famous corridors and take a peek into the newly restored radio theatre, the council chamber and see into some of the radio studios used by your favourite Radio 3 and 4 programmes, including Woman's Hour, Desert Island Discs and In Tune. There is also the opportunity to have a go at making your own radio drama, complete with music and sound effects!
Tours of Broadcasting House are suitable for children 12 years and over; they last approximately one and a half hours and are currently held on Sundays. Please note that Broadcasting House is a working building and we cannot guarantee who or what visitors will see on the day of their visit. Further information for school parties (risk assessment) is available in pdf format on this page.
To book tickets:
Please call: 0370 901 1227*
Outside the UK call: +44 28 9053 5904
Textphone for hearing-impaired callers: 0370 903 0304*
*UK-wide rate charged at no more than 01/02 geographic numbers; calls may be recorded for training.
Getting There
BBC Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London W1A 1AA
MAP
Underground – Oxford Circus (Central line & Bakerloo line) Broadcasting House is 5 mins walk, straight up Regent St
going North towards Regents Park
Bus – Routes 88, 453 & C2
Car parking – there are a limited number of metered parking spaces on Portland Place and on the nearby side streets.
There is a small pay and display car park on Chandos Street W1.
Coach parking – There is no coach parking on site at BBC Broadcasting House. Nearest Coach Parking is available at London
Zoo, Regents Park, NW1 – call 020 7449 6274 in advance for information. Coach parking information provided by Transport
for London:
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Disabled Access
Broadcasting House is a large building, so tours can cover quite a distance. Please advise us of any access requirements at the time of booking.
Wheelchair access
Lifts available
Adapted toilets
Accessible telephone
Assistance dogs are welcome
Fully guided tour with trained guides on hand at all times
A sign language interpreter can be booked to accompany tours
Awards
Silver Award Winner 2007 'Visit London Awards' – Best Tourism Experience
Runner Up 2007 Group Travel Awards – Best Company or venue offering guided tours
Gold Award Winner 2006 'Visit London Awards' – Tour London Category
Winner 2006 Group Travel Award – Best company or venue offering guided tours
Silver Award Winner 2005 'Visit London Awards' – Tour London Category
Runner up 'The 2005 Group Travel Awards' – Best Company or Venue Offering Guided Tours
Winner of 'The 2003 Group Travel Awards'
Group Leisure Industry Awards 2005 – Finalist – Best Disabled Facility
English Tourism Council – Quality Assured Visitor Attraction
London Tourism Awards 2002 – winner of the "Best sightseeing tour in London"
