Discover the stories hidden beneath the streets of Westminster in the Cabinet War Rooms. Explore the underground bunker that protected the staff and secrets at the heart of Britain’s government during the Second World War as Churchill and his inner circle plotted the route to Allied victory.
Life Underground
Walk in the footsteps of Churchill and glimpse what life would have been like during the tense days and nights of the Second World War. See where Churchill and his War Cabinet met and step back in time in the Map Room, which has remained exactly as it was left on the day the lights were switched off in 1945.
Audio Guides
The audio guide provides insight into Churchill’s Cabinet War Rooms. Featuring highlights for this historic setting, it provides insight into Churchill’s life and the decisions he made which changed the course of history. Audio guides are included in your admission price and you can choose between a variety of languages, (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Hebrew, Portuguese and Mandarin), a family guide and a descriptive guide for visitors with visual impairment.
Luggage
Regrettably we have no cloakroom and as our corridors are narrow we ask visitors not to bring in rucksacks or other large items, such as suitcases.
Toilets
Accessible toilets are available
Accessibility
We are committed to ensuring Churchill War Rooms is accessible to as many visitors as possible. If you have mobility issues we recommend you make your way to our front entrance via Birdcage Walk by St James Park. Once inside, the historic Churchill War Rooms is wheelchair accessible throughout, with a lift at the entrance taking you down to basement level. Two wheelchairs are available on site for people that may need assistance during their visit. An earpiece is available for the hand-held audio guide, or you can have a copy of the sound guide transcript.
Staff
All of our front of house staff receive training in disability awareness. If you have any queries, or need any assistance, please ask. We will be more than happy to help you.
Assistance dog exercise facilities
For exercise and spend, St James's Park is opposite Churchill War Rooms (https://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/st-jamess-park/visitor-information/park-regulations-and-policies/dogs-in-the-royal-parks)
Other assistance dog facilities
Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome.
Venue Details
Latest Reviews
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Alyssa Propst
17 Feb 2018
4.0
Parking: 3.0
Accessibility: 4.0
Toilets: 4.0
Staff: 4.0
Read All ReviewsIt is possible to visit for those in a wheelchair as was I but it is problematic at times when your view was obstructed by a bar across the CENTER of some of the rooms which prevented me from seeing them. There was no trouble getting around in a wheelchair. There are lifts to move around the levels. There are disabled rest rooms and easily accessible cafe. Would recommend to visit in off season as it becomes little bit awkward to move on in narrow corridors people waiting behind you.