Churchill War Rooms
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Churchill War Rooms - by Kaihsu Tai (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Description
The Churchill War Rooms main attraction is the Cabinet War Rooms (map room, bedroom and cabinet room): the underground complex that served as the HQ for the British Government during WW2. It is complemented by the Churchill Museum which explores the life and legacy of Winston Churchill (you can see some artefacts that belonged to him, hear part of his wartime speeches, and read some of his letters to his wife Clementine). The museum is managed by the Imperial War Museum that also covers HMS Belfast in London.
Access & Transport
Located in the core of Westminster government area, across from St James Park and near Westminster Abbaye, it is a short walk from the Westminster and St James Park underground stations (Circle, District and Jubilee lines). The area is also serviced by many bus lines.
Instructions & Recommendations
We recommend combining this with a walk in St James Park and in the Westminster area, taking in or visiting Westminster Abbey and the Palace of Westminster.
Environmental & Social
Neutral from a social and environmental standpoints
Conclusion
The Churchill War Rooms are definitely a unique activity, few people really fail to grasp the importance of what took place there because that would require imagining an alternative world that might be very different indeed. However, without sufficient background about WW2 itself not many visitors will be able to truly frame and appreciate all this so maybe it should not be on everybody's shortlist - though it will never be a waste of time for anybody.
Key positive
This is the real thing, without the Blitz and the uncertain future
Centrally located
Unique to the city
Key negative
Can quickly feel crowded
Quite expensive given maintenance should be reasonable
Suitability
Suitable for all ages but children less than 12 years old will not be able to relate what they are seeing. Some narrow sections but the museum is accessible to visitors with mobility issues (when the lift is in working order)
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
May 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 20m
est. visit time:1h 30m
Monday09:30 - 18:00
Tuesday09:30 - 18:00
Wednesday09:30 - 18:00
Thursday09:30 - 18:00
Friday09:30 - 18:00
Saturday09:30 - 18:00
Sunday09:30 - 18:00