Our guide was Dave, he gave us a good introduction to the site and its background before we went down into the Bunker. Down in the Bunker itself Dave gave us facts which he presented in a very knowledgeable way, geared to his audience. We learnt such a lot about the impact of the RAF and how it was managed to brilliant effect. We were so lucky to arrive just as the tour was beginning, we would strongly recommend booking one otherwise much would be missed. Excellent cafe too.

The Uxbridge RAF Bunker team have worked hard to preserve this important piece of WW2 history. The bunker at Uxbridge is, as we call it in New Zealand, a taonga... a treasure. As a New Zealander we were keen to see the place that NZer Keith Park commanded 11 Group from during the Battle of Britain. The museum is good but the bunker tour is the key part of this trip. Thanks to the two volunteer guides and the excellent talk given in the bunker about the Battle of Britain and Park and Dowding's key roles in it, the presenter on the day was interesting and animated. The friendly and helpful staff and volunteers were fantastic. A highly recommended experience suitable for older children and adults. Thank you. J and B, Aotearoa/New Zealand.

This no so well known hidden gem is definitely worth a visit. Tucked away in a housing estate, there is plenty of parking. There is a visitor centre with an interactive exhibition to look around before or after. The main attraction is a bunker way below ground level. You should be aware that due to what it is, there are a lot of steps and this attraction is not for those who cannot walk far, although they can put on a virtual tour for you if you cant climb down the steps. Very knowledgeable guide to take you around and its well worth the climb. If the stairs tire you out there's a very reasonably priced café in the visitors centre.

I highly recommend this incredibly interesting tour of the RAF fighter command control room that operated during the Battle of Britain. We took my nephew and his 12 year old son to help them understand the historical importance of those events in 1940/1, especially since my mum - their granm & gt granma - served in the WAAF as a plotter during the war. The system that exploited the new invention of Radar was explained really well and although rudimentary by today’s standards it worked well enough to successfully intercept most bomber attacks. We all felt very moved at the blow by blow account of the action and the sacrifice that over 500 young men made during the battle. Make sure to also visit the excellent museum that adjoins the bunker entrance!

This hidden bunker can be considered one of the most important constructions in the history of Britain. It was from this Bunker that the RAF was directed to meet and ultimately defeat the Luftwaffe in 1940. The actual construction began in 1937. Directed by Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain who obviously saw the danger of Hitler! Here teams of dedicated men and women, along with input from members of the Observer Corps and early Radar, were able to effectively direct RAF Fighter Groups in the S.E. of England to meet the Luftwaffe. They knew the strengths and readiness of every station. It was like a giant computer. As a former history teacher, I was in my element and the tour was absolutely amazing. The site, so often seen in films and documentaries, had a familiar feel. I was told that the operations room is as it was in that summer of 1940. From here "The Few" were provided with critical information about enemy formations. After the visit, there is a wonderful museum and a very nice littel restaurant - no cash, cards only! A little difficult to get to from Uxbridge Tube Station. It is signposted and I walked (40 minutes) but a cab might have been a better idea!

Looking for an afternoon distraction and interested in all aspects of WW2 this museum provided an informative and unique perspective on the Battle of Britain. There is a relatively new and spacious museum that provides informative displays of the Battle including aircraft and other real life bits and pieces from the war as well as a full explanation of the role the Bunker played in the Battle. But the highlight is definitely the tour of the bunker which runs every couple of hours so either pre-book your time online or check your timings before you arrive so you don't have to wait too long for the next tour. The bunker is preserved as it was on the last days of its use during the war and the stories told by the tour guide and the fact that several aspects are still in working order created an atmosphere that enhanced the experience and provided heaps of information about the Battle and how the military and local citizenry coped during this difficult time. A must for war enthusiasts and very informative even for those with no war knowledge. The location is a bit out of the way and could probably be a bit better/more clearly signposted when getting off the bus, but there is a nice café where you can rest up.

I haven’t been to RAF Uxbridge for some time and was amazed how much it has changed since the station closed. I was particularly impressed with the signage to the Bunker Museum. I booked a tour of the historical Bunker itself with a very knowledgeable and articulate guide who brought the subject alive and made the hour pass without noticing. I highly recommend this tour. The separate Museum above ground is modern and well laid out with various exhibits from the period. There is also a small on-site café where I had a nice coffee and sandwich. The area around the museum is parkland and new housing and well worth a walk around – you can walk into Uxbridge town centre from there. All in all, an excellent day out and great value for money – go, you won’t be disappointed!

Great insight into the Battle of Britain and how information was collected and used. It must have been so intense. Great guide Andy who took you through the first day in a way I could follow which was great. He brought all the pieces in the room together well. Interesting to see it from the directors chair too. Very intense. THAT was pressure!! The exhibition had lots to see but I’d recommend looking round that first because the bunker tour brings it all together.

Wow, what a step back into history. Having seen the ops room on the TV before, to see it in reallife was a real eye opener. Stan was my guide for the visit and was really knowledgable and informative about the history and how the room operated. Having visited the Battle of Britain flight museum in Lincolnshire, this visit gave the inside view of what was required to make the whole operation of taking on the German Luftwaffe a successful one. The bunker really is like it has been frozen since 1940. Make the most of it as the only one left in the country. Fully recommend a visit. There is also a newly built museum and coffee shop to support visitors to the bunker.

The museum and especially the bunker tour were fascinating. The underground operations room is extraordinary and I felt privileged to be in a room where history was made. Our guide was knowledgeable, informative and delivered an easy to understand explanation of what had happened here during the Battle of Britain. I didn't know what to expect when I booked but came away feeling this was one of the very best 'museum' visits I'd been to in a very long time.