Churchill War Rooms

The Churchill War Rooms is an incredible piece of world history that is quite unassuming and easy to miss from street level however, step inside and head underground and something rather special unfolds. The discreet entrance is tucked away at a corner of the building and you enter through the glazed doors and copper canopy roof. Stairs or a lift then take you underground to the reception area where you get further information on the war rooms but also, this is where you pick up your audio guide screen and headset that is all included in your ticket price. Toilets are available at this location should you need before you set off. As you start your exploration, each key stage is numbered and corresponds to a spoken and visual recording on your AV equipment. Multiple languages are available and the content is perfect…. Easy to understand and sufficient in detail. It’s hard to imagine that after WW2, this place was simply shut down and left just as the last people down here walked out and locked it up. The Churchill War Rooms is a superb piece of history that is set out to enable people to absorb themselves into the reality of what was going on down here, the significance of their work and life itself. There is so much to see, look at, listen to and watch and you would need a few visits to do it all in detail however, if you allow a couple of hours you will have had a thorough insight and a great experience stepping back in time. Plenty of helpful staff on hand along with a cafe and gift shop should you desire. The Churchill War Rooms is a great experience and something definitely worth doing if you have a couple of hours spare whilst in London.
John Gledhill - 2 weeks ago

What a great place to visit. Very well organised from the start with timed entry...try and get there close to your time slot. Everyone has an audio guide to help you navigate the different areas. There is also a cafe half way round which was lovely. To think this was left as it was, they walked away, it's the perfect time capsule and quite fascinating to see all the little things all original. It's a one way journey through the corridors. Lots of interactive bits as well as the main displays. Lots of video footage as well. There is also a museum on Churchill the person, chartering his life and career which is utterly fascinating, so many incredible personal items, clothing, letters, original paintings and much more. An excellent collection helping you understand the man. We really enjoyed the whole experience and would highly recommend.
Debra Roberts - a week ago

Could very well be the most impressive museum I've visited. Each of the exhibits is extremely well done, with exactly the right amount of information to read in a timely manner and continue moving on to the next. It's a small space, so if it is a crowded day, and you want to see everything, expect to spend 4-5 hours. The time went by so fast because everything is so engrossing, we didn't even realize we had been there for so long! The interactive exhibits are fascinating and seeing things left just as they were when the war was over and the Rooms closed was surreal. There's definitely a presence to be felt there, especially as you listen to the stories of those who lived through it via the many videos. For any history buff, this is an experience you must do whilst in London. Thoroughly, utterly impressed.
Susan Carr - in the last week

I visited this place on my recent trip to London from NYC. This is obviously a very well-put together exhibit. You gotta admire the British attention to detail there. The audio guide (in the form of a tablet that you take with you on the tour) was helpful, and you get to explore at your own pace. There's a dedicated Churchill museum at this place. The gift shop has a good selection of books. The tour was a bit crowded for my taste (reason for the one less star) since the place is generally very popular but definitely worth a visit if you like British history during WWII (or if you like Churchill!)
Longbow Image - a month ago

If you're museum lover, history lover, London lover, Churchill fan or hater, WW2 enthusiast- this is a must visit for you. Very well designed and informative museum about WW2 and Churchill's life. One of the best museums we've ever been to. Only one warning - AI tells you that 2-3 hours is enough. Trust me - it's not. Not even close. We had to rush out after 3.5 to the airport and there was so much I was not able to go through. Learn from my mistake and allocate more 🙂
Ľubomír Žák - 2 weeks ago