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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May 2, 2025
Excellent in many ways, though the supporting information could have been improved with some better illumination . One of the Churchill timelines was especially irritating with its qwerky zig zags. T…Full review by J3808CTstephenm
May 1, 2025
The Churchill War Rooms is a museum in London and one of five branches of the Imperial War Museum. Located beneath the Treasury Building in the Whitehall area of Westminster, it comprises the Cabinet…Full review by Taylor B
Apr 30, 2025
A great experience for the history of WWII / Churchill's role in British History. It was quite busy and thus hard to fully concentrate on the exhibit. One of the areas was blocked off due to a privat…Full review by Alan R
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 …
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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