Churchill War Rooms

It was during the second world war that King George VI, insisted on staying in London to support his people, he also visited many bombed towns and cities throughout the country to boost morale.

The Churchill War Rooms is a museum in London and one of the five branches of the Imperial War Museum. The museum comprises the Cabinet War Rooms, a historic underground complex that housed a British government command centre throughout the Second World War and the Churchill Museum, a biographical museum exploring the life of British statesman Winston Churchill. The rooms have remained unchanged since 1945.

It was on 27th August 1939, that the war rooms were occupied by leading government ministers, military personnel and the Prime Minister. Generation after generation should visit this museum to appreciate the courage and dedication of so many brave men and women.

An unforgettable place to visit. Allow a minimum of 4 hours for visit - audio guides available.

Closest tube stations to War Rooms: St James’s Park and Westminster, both about a 5-minute walk.

Admission: adults £30.00 and children £15.00 (check website to see when open, normally from Wednesday to Sunday 9.30 am to 6.00 pm).