Churchill War Rooms HM Treasury

Churchill War Rooms    

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Discover the secrets of the Second World War in the underground nerve centre where Churchill and his war cabinet lived and worked. All tickets include a free audio guide. Advanced booking …
Discover the secrets of the Second World War in the underground nerve centre where Churchill and his war cabinet lived and worked. All tickets include a free audio guide. Advanced booking recommended to guarantee entry. Take a moment to rest, relax, and refuel in The Switchboard Café during your visit, with food freshly prepared onsite each day using the finest seasonal ingredients. Our café, located in the historic room once used by switchboard operators during the Second World War, is open daily from 10am-5pm. During your visit browse our wide range of inspiring and unique gifts, from books, clothing, and accessories to vintage posters, homeware, toys, and souvenirs. All inspired by IWM's collections and the stories they tell.

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Apr 3, 2025
A great bit of history hidden underneath London but the audio tour and museum section purely drags out a 30 minute experience to a couple of hours. Glad I visited but tickets are overpriced.Full review by Mark B
Mar 31, 2025
This was a bolt on to a trip to see the Imperial War Museum and Im so pleased we did it. The Churchill War Rooms is always something "I will get round to one day" if i had known it would be as good a…Full review by QQb3q
Mar 29, 2025
Perfect museum holding the very last breath of this piece of history beneath the seat of the British government; then and now. The audio (free with ticket) is excellent and very easy to use. The r…Full review by Voyageur544
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The Churchill War Rooms is a secret underground bunker situated beneath the former Office of Public Information in London, …
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Take a glimpse into the life of World War II Prime Minister Winston Churchill (1874-1965), arguably the greatest British statesman of the …
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Facts

Established:1984
Located:King Charles Street
Visitors:620,933 (2019)
Director:Phil Reed

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does the entry ticket include the tour?
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The ticket price includes the audio tour
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Is this place suitable for young children aged 4 to 6? We have been invited as a guest but unsure that it will be suitable.
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I don't think children that young would enjoy/understand the exhibits, but of course depends on the child.
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Are the war rooms accessed via lift or stairs?
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Yes, they have a lift and ramps as well.
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Can you visit the war room without booking a tour? If so, what is the cost of admission?
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Yes, of course!
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Is it worth getting a tour? otherwise how to skip the line?
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We did the self tour. When we visited on a weekday morning there wasn’t a line. With the self tour you get a listening device that is very useful.
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