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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

Venue details and map

Churchill War Rooms

Address
Clive Steps, King Charles Street, Westminster
London
UK
SW1A 2AQ
Telephone:
+44 (0)20 7416 5000
Website
http://iwm.org.uk