Do you have a passion for history and looking for something a bit different while in London? The Churchill War Rooms could be just the activity for you! The site played a significant role in Britain’s efforts in World War Two, with the underground nerve centre being the very place that allowed Britain’s leaders to plot the allied route to victory during the Second World War. For all you World War II history buffs this is the perfect thing to add to your Stack.

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Housing the underground nerve centre where the British government directed the Second World War and the award-winning Churchill Museum, the Churchill War Rooms is one of London’s must-see underground attractions.

There are a number of special exhibitions within the museum – so it is well worth checking what’s on before you go. There are also permanent displays for you to look forward to. Permanent Displays at Churchill War Rooms:

  1. Cabinet War Rooms: Map Room
  2. Cabinet War Rooms: Churchill’s Bedroom
  3. Cabinet War Rooms: Cabinet Room
  4. Undercover: Life in Churchill’s Bunker
  5. Churchill Museum
  6. Cabinet War Rooms
  7. Churchill and the Middle East

Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill was the 2-period Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from the year 1940 to 1945, throughout World War Two, and again for the years 1951 to 1955. Why not learn a little bit more about him at the Churchill War Rooms and knock some museum visiting off your bucket list.

    • IWM members have access to free entry
    • Kids under five go free
    • Personal assistants/ carers go free
    • Tickets for ages 6 – to adult range from £12.50 – £27.50
    • Opening hours are 9.30 am – 6 pm, with the last entry at 5 pm

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