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Walk the top-secret corridors of Churchill War Rooms, discover what life would have been like underground in London during the Second World War. Read More

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Get a glimpse of what life was like during the Second World War at the Churchill War Rooms, part of the Imperial War Museums.

The Churchill War Rooms became the centre of operations for the British Government during the war and some of the most important decisions about the course of the war were made here.

Head underground to walk the top-secret corridors and learn about Winston Churchill, the charismatic British politician who inspired Britain’s finest hour.

What is there to see?

Soak up the atmosphere in the Cabinet Room where Churchill and his key ministers met with heads of the British Armed Forces to make decisions that influenced the course of the Second World War. The discussions that took place in this room were so secret that the room would be heavily guarded during Cabinet meetings.

Chart the course of the war in the Map Room where the books, maps and calendars remain as they were the last time the room was used in August 1945.

Discover the stories of the hundreds of men and women who worked, ate and slept in the underground War Rooms as the bombs fell overhead.

To discover more about the history of Churchill himself, head to the Churchill Museum.

Personal items and historic artefacts tell the story of his extraordinary life. The interactive exhibits include recorded extracts from Churchill’s rousing wartime speeches, hundreds of letters exchanged with his wife Clementine and even one of his favourite cigars.

How can I get tickets?

It is recommended that you book tickets in advance – book Churchill War Rooms tickets now.

Where are the Churchill War Rooms?

The Churchill War Rooms are located on King Charles Street in central London, not far from 10 Downing Street.

How do I get there?

The nearest Tube station to the Churchill War Rooms is Westminster (Jubilee, District and Circle lines), which is a four-minute walk away. St James’s Park (Circle and District) is a seven-minute walk away.

How long does it take to walk around?

With so many things to see, you can easily spend at least two and a half hours walking around the Churchill War Rooms, including the Churchill Museum..

Meeting room layouts

Room	Style	Capacity
Exclusive Hire
	Reception	350
Harmsworth Room (134 m²/ 1442 ft²)
	Theatre	50
	Cabaret	32
	Classroom	28
	Banqueting	90
	Reception	120
	Boardroom	24
	U Shape	20
	Dinner Dance	90
HCA Auditorium (131.17 m²/ 1412 ft²)
	Theatre	120
	Cabaret	70
	Classroom	54
	Banqueting	120
	Reception	175
	Boardroom	50
	Dinner Dance	120
Learning Room
	Theatre	40
	Classroom	18
	Reception	40
	Boardroom	20
Switch Room (53 m²/ 570 ft²)
	Banqueting	30
	Reception	40
	Boardroom	20

Facilities & Accessibility

Access Inside Building Facilities: Some routes suitable for limited mobility users
Accessible lift
Lift buttons with raised numbers or letters
Steps with handrail within building
Steps within building
Access into the Building: Assisted wheelchair access
Automatic doors
Flat routes from parking area to entrance
Steps with handrails to entrance
Accessible Bathroom Facilities: Designated wheelchair accessible public toilet
Accessible Communication Facilities: Information available in audio format
Information available in large print
Accessible Venue Facilities: Assistance dogs welcome
Emergency evacuation procedures for guests with disabilities
Special dietary requirements catered for
Staff available to assist
Staff disability awareness trained
Wheelchairs available free of charge
Level access, ramp or lift to restaurant or cafe
Level access, ramp or lift to the shop
Additional Accessible Facilities: Level access, ramp or lift to ticket issuing point
Portable chip and pin machines
Attraction Facilities: Audio commentary available
Gift shop
Patron toilets
Booking Facilities: Coach parties accepted
Group bookings accepted
Catering Facilities: Cafe
Event Facilities: Breakout Rooms
Conference rooms / Meeting rooms
In house AV available
General Facilities: Lifts
Payment Facilities: Group rates available

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