WW2 War Room

Churchill War Rooms    

4.7/5
(23.9K) · History museum in London, United Kingdom
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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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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
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Established:1984
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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