Churchill War Rooms Private Tours
Talks & Tours, Churchill War Rooms
Peer into the War Cabinet Room, where Churchill and his inner circle plotted the war in round-the-clock meetings.
Trace the progress of Allied ships though the tiny pinholes dotted across the maps in the bunker’s informational hub.
Over the course of the war, hundreds of men and women, both civilian and uniformed, spent thousands of vital working - and sleeping - hours in the bunker.
The lights in the Map Room were switched off for the first time in six years on 16 August 1945.
Churchill could always be seen with this red box full of state papers.
The interactive Lifeline exhibit allows visitors to access information from every year of Churchill’s life.
Adult and university groups of ten or more are eligible for reduced rates on our standard admission prices and the group leader is offered free admission.
Groups must book in advance. This will help ensure you and your group have an enjoyable visit. Payment is due on arrival.
To book a group visit please either complete the enquiry form or email cwr-groups@iwm.org.uk. Let us know in your initial enquiry your preferred date and arrival time, the name of the group, contact details and numbers.
The audio guide is included in the admission price and groups are offered a short introductory film on arrival. You may also like to book one of the catering packages or, for a more exclusive visit, one of our private tours.

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