Churchill War Rooms | Experience war-time London like never before
Hidden beneath central London, the Churchill War Rooms preserve the real underground bunker where Britain’s WWII decisions took shape. Inside this historic maze, you walk through rooms frozen in time—from the Map Room to Churchill’s Cabinet Room—each still holding the atmosphere of wartime urgency. The preserved corridors, original equipment, and personal stories create a clear picture of how life functioned below ground while London faced the Blitz above.
What to expect at Churchill War Rooms London?
Wartime headquarters: Walk into the preserved Cabinet Room, where strategy meetings took place exactly as they did during WWII, with original desks, notes, and wartime materials still in place.
Intelligence in action: The Map Room remains untouched since 1945, its walls lined with charts, pins, and telephones that once tracked daily Allied movements.
Hidden communication: The tiny Transatlantic Telephone Room, once disguised as a lavatory, shows how secret calls connected Churchill to global leaders.
Human stories: Exhibits throughout the Churchill War Rooms highlight the routines, pressures, and resilience of staff who lived and worked underground for years.
Museum insight: The Churchill Museum shares personal letters, broadcasts, and artifacts that reveal Churchill’s leadership style and personality beyond the war rooms.
All-ages relevance: With clear displays, multimedia guides, and atmospheric rooms, the Churchill War Rooms offer something engaging for history fans, casual visitors, and families.
Things to know before booking your Churchill War Rooms tickets
Ticket type: A single ticket grants access to the Churchill War Rooms, the preserved underground bunker, and the Churchill Museum, with a multimedia or audio guide included depending on the option.
Inclusions: Entry to all bunker rooms, the Museum, and multimedia or audio guides in multiple languages. Some ticket options include a sightseeing app, digital London map, and Political London Audio Tour.
Exclusions: Food, drinks, personal expenses, transportation, gift shop purchases, and guided tours unless specifically included in your ticket.
What to bring: Carry your entry ticket and a valid ID for a quick check-in.
What’s not allowed: Large bags, sharp items, mobility scooters, tripods, alcohol, and professional filming gear.
Accessibility: The Churchill War Rooms are wheelchair and stroller friendly, with elevators and wide corridors. Wheelchairs can be borrowed on-site. Guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
Health and safety: Low lighting, tight passageways, and original wartime layouts may be challenging for visitors with mobility or sensory sensitivities.
Cancellation policy: Most tickets can be canceled up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time.
Which Churchill War Rooms ticket is best for you?
If you want a quick visit
Go for: Standard entry ticket
Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours
Guide: Multimedia or audio guide included
A straightforward entry ticket lets you explore the Churchill War Rooms at your own pace, with a multimedia guide explaining every section—from the Cabinet Room to the Map Room—so you understand the decisions made here.
Recommended ticket:
Churchill War Rooms Entry Ticket
If you want to make the most of your day
Go for: Political London audio tour
Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Guide: Host at meeting point + multilingual audio guides
Explore the Churchill War Rooms London, then continue above ground to visit 15 major political landmarks using your sightseeing app and immersive audio commentary.
Recommended ticket:
Churchill War Rooms & Political London Audio Tour
If you want a knowledge-heavy experience
Go for: Guided tour
Duration: 3 hours
Guide: English-speaking guide + War Rooms audio guide
Walk through Westminster with an expert guide, hearing stories behind Parliament, Downing Street, and wartime London, before entering the Churchill War Rooms for a self-guided bunker visit.
Recommended ticket:
WWII Secrets of Westminster, Churchill’s War Rooms & Museum Guided Tour
Discounted Churchill War Room tickets
Children enjoy a discounted ticket rate for the Churchill War Rooms. Additionally, infants under the age of 3 can join the tour for free.
Cancellation policy
Tickets can be canceled 24 hours before the experience for a full refund. For additional information on the cancellation policy, please refer to your ticket vouchers.
Plan your visit to Churchill War Rooms
Opening hours: 9:30am to 6pm (Sunday to Thursday) and 9am to 6pm (Thursday-Friday)
Last entry: 5pm
Closed on: 24–26 December
Special hours: 9am to 6pm from 27th December, 2025 to 4th January, 2026
Duration: Most visitors spend 1.5 to 2 hours exploring the Churchill War Rooms tour at a comfortable pace.
Weekdays: Early mornings and late afternoons are quieter, so you can move through tight corridors without feeling rushed or crowded.
With kids: Mid-mornings and early afternoons suit families best because interactive multimedia guides hold attention and shorter routes reduce fatigue.
Quiet visit: Arrive at opening time to enjoy clearer sightlines, better photo opportunities, and relaxed viewing before tour groups arrive.
Address: Clive Steps, King Charles St, Westminster, London SW1A 2AQ, UK. I Find on maps
By tube: From Bakerstreet, get either on the Jubilee or the Bakerloo line to reach your destination.
Closest stop: Either Westminster Station (480m) or Charing Cross Station (965m), depending on the metro line you arrive on.
By bus: Hop on bus route 453 from Baker Street Station (Stop D).
Closest stop: Westminster Station, which is about a 7-min walk from the attraction.
By car: The drive from Baker Street takes about fifteen minutes via Regent Street and Whitehall, but parking near the Churchill War Rooms is limited and often unavailable.
On foot: The Churchill War Rooms London entrance is well signposted from Parliament Square and St James’s Park.
Digital guides: Multimedia and audio guides in several languages explain each room clearly and keep information easy to follow.
Accessibility support: Elevators, ramps, wide pathways, and available wheelchairs ensure visitors with mobility needs can move comfortably.
Rest areas: Benches are placed throughout the museum, giving visitors simple spots to pause and rest when needed.
Restrooms: Accessible restrooms sit close to the entrance, making them easy to reach at the beginning or end.
Food and drinks: Food and drinks are not allowed inside the bunker rooms to protect preserved materials.
Photography: Non-flash photography is permitted, but tripods and professional equipment need prior approval from museum staff.
Animals: Only certified guide dogs may enter, as other animals cannot be accommodated within the enclosed underground spaces.
Objects: Large bags, sharp items, and hazardous objects must be stored securely or kept outside before entering.
Respectful conduct: Visitors should maintain low noise levels because narrow corridors and original wartime spaces amplify sound easily.
Mind the acoustics: Voices echo in tight corridors, so soft-spoken comments carry clearly; use it to hear hidden audio guide cues.
Notice worn surfaces: Scratches, scuffs, and marks on desks and floors reveal real, decades-old staff activity patterns.
Lighting tricks: Shadows in certain corners reveal map details and documents not immediately visible under general lighting.
Hidden doors: Some rooms have subtle entrances once used for security; spotting these gives context to wartime secrecy.
Cabinet Room focus: Watch chair placement and desk papers because they hint at meeting hierarchies and who sat where.
Map Room pins: Observe subtle color differences in pins; each shade indicates troop type or urgency of action.
Museum pacing: Start at smaller exhibits; they often contain personal letters and objects lost in main rooms.
Time your visit: The bunker feels colder and quieter during mornings; temperature subtly affects comfort and alertness.
Photograph strategically: Tiny details like labels, notepads, and phone models reveal operational methods when captured in close-ups.
Frequently asked questions about Churchill War Rooms tickets
Yes, children and adults enjoy the immersive rooms, clear audio guides, and dramatic preserved spaces.
Yes, your ticket gives access to the underground Churchill War Rooms and the Churchill Museum.
Some tickets include guided Westminster walks, but the bunker visit is primarily self-guided with audio support.
Re-entry is not typically permitted due to controlled capacity and timed entry slots.
Yes, most Churchill War Rooms tickets include multilingual audio or multimedia guides.
Yes, the Political London Audio Tour option lets you explore 15 political sites after your bunker visit.
Yes, it is wheelchair and stroller accessible with elevators and wheelchairs on loan.
What to bring
Ensure your entry tickets and ID are on hand for a smooth experience.
What’s not allowed
Mobility scooters, sharp metallic tools or objects, large bags and luggage are not permitted on this experience.
Accessibility
This experience is accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.
For your convenience, elevators are available throughout the venue.
Wheelchairs are available on loan, free of charge.
Additional information
Available facilities: Accessible washrooms, bench seating, first aid
Inclusions
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Entry to Churchill War Rooms
War rooms audio guide in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, and Hebrew
Host at the meeting point
Sightseeing app includes s digital map of London
‘Political London’ audio guide in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese
Exclusions
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Guided tour
Headset and mobile device
Transportation
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
What to bring
Ensure your entry tickets and ID are on hand for a smooth experience.
What’s not allowed
Mobility scooters, alcohol, drugs, baby strollers, sharp metallic tools or objects, large bags and luggage are not permitted on this experience.
Accessibility
This experience is not accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.
Additional information
Available facilities: Accessible washrooms, bench seating, first aid
The meeting point is outside Westminster Station (Exit 2 Victoria Embankment, at the top of the stairs behind the statue of Boadicea on a chariot). The meeting point is not at The Churchill War Rooms.
The guided portion of the tour covers the Westminster area; your guide will not accompany you inside the Churchill War Rooms.
An audio guide is provided for your self-guided visit to the Churchill War Rooms.
Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.
Inclusions
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Entry ticket to Churchill's War Rooms
English-speaking guide
Audio guide in Churchill's War Room
Guided walking tour of the Westminster Area
Headsets
Exclusions
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Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Westminster Abbey visit
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Tip: When at Downing Street, look out for Larry, the Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office, he's often lounging around!
This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/stroller.
This experience is not suitable for people with mobility impairments.
Buggy is available on prior request.
Guide dogs are allowed.
The Changing of the Guard Ceremony is only for the 10 am tour and on certain days.
Your tour guide will guide you to Churchill's Bunker after the walking tour, but will not accompany you.
Inclusions
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3-hour walking tour of Westminster
Small group of 15 or fewer
English-speaking local guide
Entry to Churchill's War Rooms
Audio guide in War rooms
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Time travel through British political history on this guided tour, exploring iconic landmarks while learning about the enigmatic Winston Churchill.
Walk around some of London’s most historic sites, such as 10 Downing Street, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, and the Cenotaph, built as a memorial to the First World War.
Journey into Churchill's War Rooms, a WWII underground network, left exactly as they were in 1945, with pots still on stoves, maps hung on walls, and beds made up.
Listen to Churchill's speeches and testimonials in the War Rooms through an official audio guide.
Gain in-depth insights into Churchill's life via the state-of-the-art interactive exhibits at the Churchill Museum, within Churchill War Rooms.
Inclusions
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2.5-hour guided walking tour of Westminster & Churchill’s War Rooms
Entry to Churchill’s War Rooms
Expert English-speaking guide
Audio guide in English inside Churchill’s War Rooms
20 top sights of London
Exclusions
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Entry to Westminster Abbey
Tip: At Westminster Abbey, look for the famous Red Phone box and photograph it with the Abbey in the background.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Tickets
NEW
Churchill War Rooms Entry Ticket & Political London Audio Tour
What to bring
Ensure your entry tickets and ID are on hand for a smooth experience.
What’s not allowed
Mobility scooters, sharp metallic tools or objects, large bags and luggage are not permitted on this experience.
Accessibility
This experience is accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.
For your convenience, elevators are available throughout the venue.
Wheelchairs are available on loan, free of charge.
Additional information
Available facilities: Accessible washrooms, bench seating, first aid
WWII Secrets of Westminster, Churchill’s War Rooms & Museum Guided Tour
What to bring
Ensure your entry tickets and ID are on hand for a smooth experience.
What’s not allowed
Mobility scooters, alcohol, drugs, baby strollers, sharp metallic tools or objects, large bags and luggage are not permitted on this experience.
Accessibility
This experience is not accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.
Additional information
Available facilities: Accessible washrooms, bench seating, first aid
The meeting point is outside Westminster Station (Exit 2 Victoria Embankment, at the top of the stairs behind the statue of Boadicea on a chariot). The meeting point is not at The Churchill War Rooms.
The guided portion of the tour covers the Westminster area; your guide will not accompany you inside the Churchill War Rooms.
An audio guide is provided for your self-guided visit to the Churchill War Rooms.
Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now, pay later
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
5 hr.
Audio guide
Guided Tours
NEW
Guided Walking Tour of Westminster & Entry to Churchill's War Rooms
Time travel through British political history on this guided tour, exploring iconic landmarks while learning about the enigmatic Winston Churchill.
Walk around some of London’s most historic sites, such as 10 Downing Street, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, and the Cenotaph, built as a memorial to the First World War.
Journey into Churchill's War Rooms, a WWII underground network, left exactly as they were in 1945, with pots still on stoves, maps hung on walls, and beds made up.
Listen to Churchill's speeches and testimonials in the War Rooms through an official audio guide.
Gain in-depth insights into Churchill's life via the state-of-the-art interactive exhibits at the Churchill Museum, within Churchill War Rooms.
