Earls Court Police Box Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Earl’s Court Police Box. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, this is the best tour available right now:

• Doctor Who London Tour

While it’s free to visit the Earl’s Court Police Box independently, it’s worth going on a tour to learn more about the pop-cultural landmark. A Doctor Who filming locations tour is a great way for fans of the long-running TV show to explore the TARDIS; prices start around US$240 per person.

The Earl’s Court Police Box was installed in 1996 to help deter crime—it featured a phone where members of the public could contact the police. Based on a 1920s design, the police box fell out of use in 2000, and no other modern examples were installed in London. Its resemblance to the TARDIS makes it a popular tourist attraction among Doctor Who fans.

No, the Earl’s Court Police Box is not accessible to the public and has not been used by police since 2000. However, that doesn’t prevent Doctor Who fans and tourists from making pilgrimages to Earl’s Court to pose in front of it—visit during daytime hours to capture the best shots.

It’s easy to get to the Earl’s Court Police Box using public transportation; it’s located right outside Earl’s Court station. To get there, take the District or Piccadilly tube lines. West Brompton station is also nearby, served by the District line and the Mildmay overground line.

Yes, there is one other police box in London that resembles the Earl’s Court Police Box— it’s located in Hendon, northwest London, but is not accessible from street level. There are fewer than 15 blue police boxes left in the UK, making the Earl’s Court Police Box particularly notable.