Churchill War Rooms
About This Museum
Tucked beneath the streets of Westminster, the Churchill War Rooms are the perfectly preserved secret headquarters from which Winston Churchill directed Britain's war effort. This labyrinth of basement rooms feels frozen in time, with maps still pinned to walls and abandoned teacups sitting on desks as if the staff had just stepped out for a moment. You're walking through the very corridors where monumental decisions were made, all while London was being bombed overhead. It’s an incredibly atmospheric and intimate glimpse into the nerve center of a nation at war.
Collection Highlights
The heart of the experience is the Cabinet Room itself, left exactly as it was on the day the lights were switched off in 1945. Don't miss Churchill's bedroom with its original BBC microphone, from which he broadcast his famous speeches, and the interactive Churchill Museum that charts his extraordinary life.
Visitor Information
It's a popular spot, so booking your timed ticket online in advance is a very good idea to avoid disappointment. You'll find it just off Whitehall, a short walk from Westminster tube station.
Architecture & Building
There's no grand facade to see; this is a functional, reinforced basement complex hidden beneath the Treasury building, designed for survival and secrecy rather than aesthetics.
Contact & Location
Address: King Charles Street, Westminster, Millbank, City of Westminster, Greater London, England, SW1A 2BQ, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 20 7416 5000
Website: Visit Website
