iChurchill War Rooms
Walking into the Cabinet War Rooms feels like stepping back to 1945 — the clocks stopped, the maps pinned, the telephones still on the desks. This is where Churchill and his war cabinet ran operations during the Blitz, and it's been preserved exactly as they left it. The adjacent Churchill Museum adds biographical depth. Claustrophobic, atmospheric, and utterly compelling. Book ahead — it sells out.
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Permanent Collections
Churchill Museum
A biographical museum in six zones tracing Churchill's life from birth to wartime leader through personal artefacts, including a siren suit and the famous No 10 door.
Cabinet War Rooms
The secret WWII underground HQ preserved as it was in 1945: tour the War Cabinet Room, Map Room and disguised Transatlantic Telephone Room where Churchill directed the war.
Undercover: Life in Churchill's Bunker
A small display by the Transatlantic Telephone Room revealing the lives of the men and women who worked, slept and kept secret Churchill's underground bunker during WWII.
Plan Your Visit
Getting there
Clive Steps, King Charles Street, London SW1A 2AQ
Nearest station: Westminster and St James's Park
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| Mon | 09:30–18:00 |
| Tue | 09:30–18:00 |
| Wed | 09:30–18:00 |
| Thu | 09:30–18:00 |
| Fri | 09:00–18:00 |
| SatToday | 09:00–18:00 |
| Sun | 09:30–18:00 |
Admission
From £34
Under 5s free. All tickets include multimedia guide.
Accessibility
Limited step-free access due to the historic nature of the underground site. Contact the museum in advance for accessibility information.
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- How much does Churchill War Rooms cost?
- Standard adult admission to Churchill War Rooms is £34. Under 5s free. All tickets include multimedia guide.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
- What are the opening hours of Churchill War Rooms?
- Churchill War Rooms is open Daily 09:30–18:00, Fri–Sat from 09:00 (09:00 daily Jun–Aug). Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
- Where is Churchill War Rooms?
- Churchill War Rooms is located at Clive Steps, King Charles Street, London SW1A 2AQ, in the Westminster area of London. The nearest stations are Westminster and St James's Park.
- What can I see at Churchill War Rooms?
- The underground bunker where Churchill directed Britain's war effort, preserved in situ. Current highlights include Churchill Museum, Cabinet War Rooms and Undercover: Life in Churchill's Bunker.
- Do I need to book Churchill War Rooms in advance?
- Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
- When is the best time to visit Churchill War Rooms?
- Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.
- Is Churchill War Rooms accessible?
- Limited step-free access due to the historic nature of the underground site. Contact the museum in advance for accessibility information.
Image credits
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- Churchill War RoomsJenny Poole / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Churchill MuseumCourtesy of Churchill War Rooms
- Cabinet War RoomsCourtesy of Churchill War Rooms
- Undercover: Life in Churchill's BunkerCourtesy of Churchill War Rooms
- National GalleryCarlos Delgado / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
- National Portrait GalleryIstvánka / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hayward GalleryMykReeve / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Royal Academy of ArtsYair Haklai / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0