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Booking information

1. Pre-booking is essential
2. Tours take place on Sundays
3. Open to anyone aged 12 years and over when accompanied by an adult

Prices

1. Adults £11.75
2. Concession £10.75
3. Students £9.00
4. Children (between 12 and 15 years) £8.25
   Sorry, this tour is not appropriate for children under 12.
5. Family ticket (2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children) £35.00
6. Group rates available
7. Prices are valid until 31 March 2013.

We're sorry, but we can't admit children under the age of 12 on the Broadcasting House tour. This is because the tour content is not appropriate for children of this age.

To book tickets

For group bookings of more than 15 people and bookings for wheelchair users, or people who have any other disability-related needs, please call our booking line so that we can discuss any specific requirements.

1. By phone: 0370 901 1227*
2. By phone from outside the UK, call: +44 1732 42 7770
3. By textphone for hearing-impaired callers: 03700 100 212*
   *Standard geographic charges apply and calls may be included in your telecoms provider's call package. Calls from mobiles may be higher. Calls may be recorded for training.
4. You can pay by cheque or with a credit or debit card including Visa, Mastercard or Visa Debit.

Getting there

BBC Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London W1A 1AA
Link to map

1. Underground – Oxford Circus (Central line and Bakerloo line). Broadcasting House is a five-minute walk straight up Regent Street, going north towards Regent's Park.
2. Bus – routes 88, 453 and C2.
3. 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.
4. Coach parking – there is no coach parking on site at BBC Broadcasting House. The nearest coach parking is at London Zoo, Regent's Park, NW1 – phone 020 7449 6274 in advance for more information. Coach parking information is provided by Transport for London.

Disabled access

BBC Broadcasting House is a large building, so tours cover a fair distance. If you are a wheelchair user or have any other disability-related needs, please call our booking line on 0370 901 1227 (+44 1732 42 7770 from outside the UK); textphone for hearing impaired callers 03700 100 212.

1. Wheelchair access
2. Lifts available
3. Adapted toilets
4. Accessible telephone
5. Assistance dogs are welcome
6. Fully guided tour with trained guides on hand at all times
7. A sign language interpreter can be booked to accompany tours

More information

Read further information about visiting BBC Broadcasting House [PDF: 35KB]

Information for schools

The following downloads contain further information and documentation required for school visits.

1. Broadcasting House risk assessment, 2012-2013 [PDF: 367KB]
2. Broadcasting House risk assessment for groups with disabled visitors, 2012-2013 [PDF: 365KB]
   For use by teachers
3. Development of programme idea [PDF: 55KB]
   For use by students

To open a PDF file you need Adobe Reader software, which you can download free via BBC WebWise.