Churchill Ar-Room

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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Mar 8, 2025
Visited the CWR, spent approximately 3.5 hours there. It’s not a cheap experience compared to other attractions and considering other museums are free in London. However, it is a really fascinating …Full review by Sam_C66
Mar 6, 2025
We were STUNNED by how perfectly preserved these underground bunkers are! Walking through the actual rooms where WWII strategies were planned gave us chills. The map room looks exactly as it did in 1…Full review by Daune P
Mar 6, 2025
We had a great private tour led by Fraser of the Churchill War Rooms. He did an excellent job providing the history during the war and great information about all of the rooms. We couldn’t of had a b…Full review by wmj2000
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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 would have no problem taking a 4 year old and a 5 year old there… the museum has some interactive buttons to push on maps— they may get restless downstairs but may like …
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I would have no problem taking a 4 year old and a 5 year old there… the museum has some interactive buttons to push on maps— they may get restless downstairs but may like looking through all the windows etc…just make sure they are not tired or hungry and they will be fine.. you should not miss this! It is amazing to see history just captured in time like this!!
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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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search Churchill war room online 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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Yes, you can join online via our website. All members will receive an email where you can print your e-membership card. You can also choose to receive...
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