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Churchill War Rooms

Clive Steps | King Charles Street, London SW1A 2AQ, England
44 20 7930 6961
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Ranked #17 of 890 attractions in London
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Type: History Museums, Historic Sites, Military Museums
Description: The underground headquarters of the British High Command served as the nerve center of Britain's war effort during World War II.
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Seattle, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

This is where Churchill ran WWII. It is in an underground basement and is in the same condition it was left in when the war was over. Amazing to see all that went on there. There are several hands on exhibits and the audio tour is included with the admission price.

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Consett, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

War rooms were a step back in time. The mix between technologies used to describe what had happened there was seamlessly done and enhanced rather than distracted from how serious and important the rooms were. The further exhibition on Churchill's life was packed full of stuff, to the point of being overwhelming. Would recommend this to anyone, you could easily... More

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New York, NY
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Go early to avoid crowds. You'll need about 2 hours to see and read everything. Make sure you don't miss the Churchill Museum - stay on the left till you have read all the displays and then work your way back on the right. The map room is one of the last rooms you see, for good reason!

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New Delhi, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Very interesting. The facility is very interesting to see but the museum is much better. The museum reminded me of things that I probably learned in history but had forgotten. Churchill was an amazing man

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Newcastle, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Almost a hidden ( because its underground) gem..... This is a great place to visit, so informative, and fascinating insight into wartime Britain. Well worth going to see, don't miss it.

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Bangkok, Thailand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

This is a 'must see', easy to get to, well presented and so informative, do not miss it during your trip to London!

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San Francisco, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Every wondered what it was like in World War 2 in the UK, well go to this hidden gem and you will get exposed to more history of the event and the life of an amazing leader then you could imagine. Whether you are a fan of Churchill or not you will leave this spot in history with an appreciation... More

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Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

We were heading to Picadilly for a day of shopping but the forecast was wet and rainy. Typical for London so we headed here. It was wonderful full of history and the staff was so kind to my father he is 81 years old. Chuchill is my favorite and I love reading and seeing anything Churchillian. I have been here... More

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Owensboro, Kentucky
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

This museum is located in the underground war rooms used by Churchill during WWII. The relics displayed and explained we're like a step back in time to the 1940's and the display in the actual place that the British used to defend their country made the experience doubly significant. I have always found Churchill to be a fascinating figure, flamboyant... More

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Regensburg, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

When I was in London last time, I decided not to go into the Churchill War Rooms because of the really high entrance fee. But this time I changed my mind and I am glad I did. It was worth every pound. It is like a travel into the past, there are even the WWII maps still in the rooms.... More

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