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9.30am to 6pm, last admission 5pm1 July-31 August: 9.30am to 7pm, last admission 5.45pm. Closed 24, 25 & 26 December
Buy your tickets in advance online for priority entry or become a member for a year of unlimited free admission.
Step back in time
Churchill War Rooms Trailer
Step back in time
History was made in Churchill War Rooms - an underground bunker that allowed Britain's leaders to plot the allied route to victory during the Second World War. Walk the labyrinth of rooms and corridors that stretch below Westminster that sheltered Winston Churchill and his war cabinet from the German bombing raids, and explore the Churchill museum to learn the story of his life and legacy.
Cabinet War Rooms, Second World War
80 years of the Cabinet War Rooms
Cabinet War Rooms, Second World War
80 years of the Cabinet War Rooms
Uncover 80 years of secrets and stories.
On 27 August 1939 the Cabinet War Rooms first became operational. 80 years on discover how the underground command centre was built under Westminster - and the crucial role it played during the Second World War.
IWM, Churchill War Rooms Corridor
How long will you stay?
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How long will you stay?
We recommend you give yourself at least 90 minutes to look around the Churchill War Rooms. However, with our on-site café and the amount of information to be found in the Churchill Museum, lots of people come for half a day or more.
Please note that queue times are longer during peak periods such as weekends and school holidays.
Join IWM Membership
Join IWM Membership
Become a member for a year of great days out at all five IWM museums.
Benefits include unlimited free admission to HMS Belfast, Churchill War Rooms and IWM Duxford from just £35.
Location
Address
Churchill War Rooms
Clive Steps
King Charles Street
London
SW1A 2AQ
- St James's Park
- Westminster
Tickets
Buy your tickets in advance online for priority entry
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Special rates for groups and schools
Ticket FAQs
| Standard | |
Adult Aged 16 – 59 years |
£22 |
Child (5-15, under 5s free) Must be accompanied by an adult |
£11 |
Family 1 adult and up to 3 children |
£40 |
Family 2 adults and up to 6 children |
£56 |
Concessions Senior 60+/ student / disabled |
£17.60 |
IWM Member Members do not need to pre-book their visit |
Free |
Carer One per disabled visitor |
Free |
Facilities
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Luggage
Regrettably we have no cloakroom and as our corridors are narrow we ask visitors not to bring in rucksacks or other large items, such as suitcases.
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Shopping at Churchill War Rooms
Churchill War Rooms's shop provides a wide range of books, CDs, DVDs, clothing and accessories, posters and stationery, souvenirs and gift ideas.
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Donations
Whilst we have to charge admission this unfortunately doesn’t cover all of the our costs of running the IWM museums and we encourage visitors to support our work to help us share our stories with every generation. You can make a quick and easy contactless donation with a credit or debit card by tapping it at various locations around the museum. Alternatively you can donate online now.
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Eating and Drinking
Open daily from 10am-5pm with last orders at 4.45pm, hot food served until 3pm
Our café specialises in classic British food, home-cooked pies, stews and tarts alongside a range of deli sandwiches and fresh seasonal salads.
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Accessibility
We are committed to ensuring Churchill War Rooms is accessible to as many visitors as possible.
If you have mobility issues we recommend you make your way to our front entrance via Birdcage Walk by St James Park. Once inside, the historic Churchill War Rooms is wheelchair accessible throughout.
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Audio Guides
Audio guides are included in your admission price and provide an insight into Churchill’s Cabinet War Rooms.
Choose from English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Hebrew, Portuguese and Mandarin, a family guide and a descriptive guide for visitors with visual impairment.