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
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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