See the real war rooms
Explore the historic underground rooms used by Churchill and his team during the Second World War. Key spaces include the Cabinet Room, the Map Room, and Churchill’s bedroom.
Churchill War Rooms Tickets
Step inside Britain’s secret wartime headquarters
What to Expect...
Walk through the real underground headquarters where Winston Churchill and his team directed Britain’s war effort during the Second World War. Churchill War Rooms combines the preserved Cabinet War Rooms with the Churchill Museum, so your visit covers both the historic bunker and Churchill’s life and legacy.
Your ticket includes access to the historic rooms left as they were in 1945, plus the award-winning museum and a multimedia guide to help bring the stories to life. It is a strong pick for families with older children, history fans, and anyone planning a central London cultural day out.
Churchill War Rooms is in Westminster, close to major landmarks and Underground stations, so it fits easily into a London sightseeing day. For more family ideas nearby, browse museums and art galleries for all ages.
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General Admission
- Aug 2026
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- Open 9:30-18:00 (entry by 17:00)
- Under 16's must be accompanied with an adult at all times
- Explore the secret WWII command centre
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What's Included in your ticket
General Admission includes entry to Churchill War Rooms and the Churchill Museum, plus a free multimedia guide. You will need to choose a timed entry slot when booking.
Your ticket gives you access to the preserved underground war rooms, museum galleries, and family or standard audio guide options where available. Some special experiences, tours, food, and shop purchases are not included in general admission.
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What’s On - Events and Activities
Head underground and explore the rooms where some of the most important decisions of the Second World War were made. The site has been preserved to show what life was like for the people who worked beneath Westminster during wartime.
Your visit covers two main parts of the experience: the historic Cabinet War Rooms and the Churchill Museum. That means you can see original rooms such as the Map Room and Cabinet Room, then spend time with displays that explore Churchill’s life, leadership, and legacy.
Visit the Churchill Museum
The Churchill Museum looks at Churchill’s 90-year life through personal items, artefacts, and themed displays. It adds context to the war rooms and helps turn the visit into a fuller museum experience.
Use the included multimedia guide
Every general admission ticket includes a multimedia guide. Family audio guide options are available for younger visitors, and audio guides are offered in multiple languages.
Ticket Instructions & Booking Process
- Tickets are sent by email after booking.
- Show your e-ticket on your phone or tablet when you arrive.
- Booking ahead is recommended to reduce wait time and secure your preferred time slot.
- Your timed ticket helps you enter during your booked slot, though you may still need to queue at busy times.
Attraction Details
Opening Times
Regular Times
- Monday, 09:30 - 18:00
- Tuesday, 09:30 - 18:00
- Wednesday, 09:30 - 18:00
- Thursday, 09:30 - 18:00
- Friday, 09:30 - 18:00
- Saturday, 09:30 - 18:00
- Sunday, 09:30 - 18:00
Last entry is 17:00.
Timed entry is required. Arrive within 30 minutes of your booked slot.
Entry before your booked slot is not guaranteed.
Regular early opening applies on Fridays and Saturdays from 9:00am.
Special early openings from 1 June 2026 to 31 August 2026 start at 9:00am.
General admission does not include food, drinks, or other separately ticketed experiences.
Closed 24th - 26th December
Directions
Churchill War Rooms
Clive Steps, King Charles Street, Westminster, Greater London, SW1A 2AQ, England
Tel: 02074165000
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Last updated: 10:28 02/04/2026
Important Information
- Timed entry helps you enter during your booked window.
- Multimedia guides are included in the ticket price.
- E-tickets can be shown on your phone or tablet.
- Under 5s go free with an accompanying adult.
- One carer can visit free with a disabled visitor, subject to eligibility.
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Your ticket includes entry to Churchill War Rooms, the Churchill Museum, and a free multimedia guide. It covers the preserved war rooms and museum galleries, but not food, drinks, or separately ticketed experiences.
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