ACCESS

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Visit Churchill War Rooms

Rain or shine, walk in Churchill’s footsteps and explore the historic war rooms. Glimpse what life would have been like for the men and women living and working underground.

One of the top things to do in London and winner of a TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2023.

Secret Wartime Headquarters

Historic War Rooms

Explore the subterranean rooms, left untouched since the end of the war. Discover untold stories of the people who worked underground.

Churchill Museum

Delve deeper into Churchill's remarkable 90-year life. Learn more about his leadership and legacy through personal items and artefacts of the time.

Life Underground

For six years, hundreds of men and women would spend thousands of hours working and sleeping in the Cabinet War Rooms.

This small exhibition, is located opposite the Transatlantic Telephone Room and just before the entrance to the Churchill Museum.

Discover stories and objects that provide a glimpse into the life of the people who set up this secret site, kept it secure, and worked here in a variety of roles.

Untold Stories

Sleeping down in the ‘dock’, working 110 hours a week, and using sun lamps to substitute sunshine, discover stories from inside the War Rooms.

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For Wheelchair Users and visitors with limited mobility

Step-free access to the entrance is via Horse Guards Road by St James Park.

There are 15 steps between the basement and street level.

There is a lift to and from basement and street levels.

The Churchill War Rooms is wheelchair accessible throughout. However, please note the narrowest point of the tour is 68cm, and the tightest corner is 90 degrees.

Two wheelchairs and three foldable chairs are available to request at the ticket desks for anyone who needs assistance during their visit. These are subject to availability.

Wheelchair users need to be self-propelled or supported by a member of their party. Staff are not allowed to support visitors by pushing wheelchairs.

There are accessible toilets at basement level.

Seating is available at intervals throughout the building.

For disabled parking, the nearest Blue Badge bays are on Matthew Parker Street (215m), Old Queen Street (220m), and Queen Anne’s Gate (290m).

For the closest accessible public transport, please visit the Transport for London website.