Churchill War Rooms
Churchill War Rooms
4.5
Military MuseumsHistoric SitesHistory Museums
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
About
London’s Hidden Gem Housing the underground nerve centre where the British government directed the Second World War and the award-winning Churchill Museum, Churchill War Rooms is one of London’s must-see attractions. Walk the top-secret corridors and glimpse what life would have been like during the tense days and nights of the Second World War.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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Neighbourhood: Westminster
If you only had an afternoon to experience London on a grand scale, Westminster would be a wise place to start. The ornate Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey sit adjacent at a corner of Parliament Square, and a short stroll along The Mall leads to Buckingham Palace. Trafalgar Square and Nelson's Column are just up the road as well. As captivating as the architecture is, the wonders of Mother Nature are highlights of the area too. St James's Park (arguably London's loveliest), the expansive Green Park, and pedestrian friendly tree lined paths along the river showcase the exquisite manicure provided by English gardeners. Just beyond the landmarks and the gorgeous outdoor spaces, quiet residential squares and age old local pubs offer a more subdued take on this global seat of power in the heart of London.
How to get there
  • Charing Cross • 9 min walk
  • Embankment • 10 min walk
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  • shamwari
    Warsash, United Kingdom376 contributions
    An amazing and informative trip.
    Combined this visit with a London walking tour around the nearby area. Brilliant experience. Can book the walking tour or just meet at the tube station. War rooms need to be pre-booked.
    Visited March 2022
    Written 16 December 2022
  • David D
    1,204 contributions
    An excellent museum showing details of the life of Churchill and the nerve centre of the British war effort in WWII
    This is a very decent museum. It’s worth booking tickets online as it cuts down any potential wait times. Audioguides are recommended as well. The museum is underground and shows where people stayed and worked to coordinate the British war effort in WWII. You can see where Churchill made his speeches from, where he would ring Roosevelt from, the map rooms where the course of the war was plotted, and a host of other things. For anyone who is interested in World War II, this is a gem to see in London.
    Visited December 2022
    Written 20 December 2022
  • teacher34
    Olympia, Washington662 contributions
    Excellent!
    This was definitely a highlight of our trip. It was darn amazing to step in and see all this history. The bunker was full of everything you have ever wanted to know about Sir Winston Churchill.All the collections of his papers, his sleeping quarters, the war room, was amazing.
    Visited September 2022
    Written 25 December 2022
  • Sara F
    Clevedon, United Kingdom38 contributions
    A dip in history
    We visited it because my son is passionate about WWII and it is worth the price of the ticket. I am not giving 5 stars only because I found it too crowded: as you can imagine the corridors are narrows, and it would be lovely not having to rush, but this is what happened in most of the rooms and corridors because there were too many people. For the same reason the section dedicated to Churchill's life is impossible to follow in a coherent way, resulting in a chaotic mix of information, it's very easy to loose the right path and also the rest of the family! The free audio guide is very useful and I loved to hear from the people who worked and lived in those rooms during the war.
    Visited December 2022
    Travelled with family
    Written 27 December 2022
  • Kjinnyc
    New York City, New York67 contributions
    Best museum in London
    This is one of the best museums I’ve ever been to. The War Rooms are fascinating and the museum on Churchill’s life equally so. The only advice I have is to leave at least three hours for your visit: we tried to do it in 2 and felt very rushed.
    Visited December 2022
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 28 December 2022
  • Karen F
    9 contributions
    Hard to believe the War was directed from these simple quarters.
    The hallways twist and turn and very few opportunities to sit for seniors but VERY worth the visit. You can sense how Churchill was on top of every action with his bedroom next to the map room. I wished we had signed up for the tour rather than audio.
    Visited December 2022
    Written 28 December 2022
  • Travelling5
    Perth, Australia299 contributions
    Well worth the visit
    Pre booked tickets for New Years Day not realising the parade was around the corner at the same time! This didn’t really affect our experience. We went straight in and started the tour. Allow at least 90mins if you want to listen to everything and look at all the exhibits. There is a lot of memorabilia and it is set out in a good way. There are a few places to sit down in the museum if you get weary. Gift shop at the end has lots of books and other bits and bobs. It did become crowded in some spaces within the rooms so a few less people would have been nice.
    Visited January 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 5 January 2023
  • Wesley W
    Saint Cloud, Florida4 contributions
    A must see!
    At first upon entering the Churchill War Rooms we wondered how could this possibly take two or more hours to see. It took the two hours plus and was an awesome experience that’s tells in detail how Churchill was so important to Briton defeating Germany. There is so much to see as everything was preserved so you really get a feel as to how life was living down there during the war. Do yourself a favor and visit the attraction!
    Visited January 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 9 January 2023
  • too_few_trips_1
    Irvine, California1,005 contributions
    Two museums sharing (a small) space
    We really enjoyed this museum. There are two parts -- 1) the historical location and the role the physical space played in World War II and 2) a Churchill museum. I enjoyed both parts, though separating them might have made the museum a bit more manageable (and controlled some of the claustrophobia I had in the space). The role the space played in World War II is very nicely presented. The audioguide does a great job explaining how the space was used. The center of the space is focused on Churchill. Some of that material could have been culled. I would strongly recommend a visit to the Churchill War Rooms when you are in the area.
    Visited November 2022
    Written 16 January 2023
  • Martin Leybourne Chase
    West Malling, United Kingdom364 contributions
    Superb !
    Visited as a Christmas present treat from my Sister in Law and Nephew. Absolutely loved it, so much more in size and content than I imagined. Very informative and really well preserved, more or less exactly as it was left immediately after the war. We anticipated around 3 hours to see it all, but actually spent over 5 hours there and still didn't cover all of it. The Winson Churchill Museum which is part of the experience was also excellent. Friendly and informative staff and volunteers were great, and I will definitely return again in the near future to learn more about the greatest Englishman ever. Don't miss it if you are a fan of history or Churchill!
    Visited January 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 22 January 2023
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jaimeelsabio
Maryland4,311 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
The war rooms and self guided tour had changed since our visit years ago. While pricey to visit, it’s nice to know you’re supporting the Imperial War Museums. If one read the information at every exhibit or listened to the entire audio guide it would be easy to spend 3+ hours there. We did not pre-purchase tickets and there was no line to get in, probably because of the time of year.
Written 7 December 2023
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Sozlovesholisays
Ipswich, UK1,755 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
We had a lovey visit here, plenty to see on the tour, wearing the headset , you are guided around the main hall,although sometimes it is a bit unclear where to go next.
The cafe is well worth a visit, all round, a great place to spend about 2.5 hours, all inside ( obviously underground ) so perfect for a wet day activity.
Written 3 December 2023
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businessals07
Oswestry, UK28 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Unimaginative, lazy exhibition.
Could have been so much more enjoyable had it been interactive. Whilst we are really interested in this period of history, we were bored to tears !
It lacked atmosphere, and staff apart from the guy who checked our bag at the entrance, were poorly trained in customer service and facilities were poor. I would have expected a clock room to leave my bags and coat.

It was way over priced and not a memorable experience.
Written 1 December 2023
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2020worldtraveler2020
Los Angeles, CA871 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
Excellent visit even though it was a 30-minute queue since we didn't have reservations. Really enjoyed the education and the way the rooms were set up.
Written 26 November 2023
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Hockeydad900
La Canada Flintridge, CA374 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
This exhibit includes a tour of the war rooms - a basement area near Downing Street and Parliament that were used by the Prime Minister and the UK government during WWII. The tour is interesting though the audio tour can be a bit long and repetitious. There is a museum dedicated to Churchill in the middle of the tour - it is interesting but not essential if you don't have extra time.
Written 25 November 2023
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chaim p
New York City, NY6 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Amazing. This is were history happened. It is left just the way they left it right after the war. It almost feels like they are on lunch break and can come back any minute. This is the real deal and not just a tourist attractions
Written 24 November 2023
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Jeanna S
London, UK23 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
We spent 3 hours in the museum and left when it was closing for the day. It was an interesting experience, as demonstrates where the British Chief Commandement of the military forces and operations took place during WW2.
There is a separate exhibition dedicated to Churchill’s life and career. Clearly, he was a unique figure who contributed to the world and British history.

Highly recommend a visit to those interested in the military history (WW2) and Churchill himself.

One negative comment: we did not have prebooked tickets and had to wait in a separate queue for more than 1 hour. The organisation of the entrance is not great. There were elderly people also standing and queuing for the same amount of time. The museum staff did not really care. I would recommend to book electronic tickets in advance,
Written 22 November 2023
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erinktaylor
Newcastle, Australia59 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
Really enjoyed exploring this space and hearing the stories from the war from the perspective of the staff working there at the time. It’s not a cheap attraction but it’s very well worth it if you are into world history. The audio guide was excellent.
Written 19 November 2023
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Dee P
Portland, OR133 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
I've been before but returned at my granddaughter's request. We both enjoyed it and learned a lot.
Written 7 November 2023
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Debbie R
24 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
An excellent experience!! The museum was amazing. Customer service also accomodated us with a refund due to a last minute cancellation in our party due to unusual circumstances.

I highly recommend visiting Churchill War Rooms.
Written 5 November 2023
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