battle of britain bunker

absolutely brilliant really interesting great guide and a top secret location. Lots of interesting stuff need to call first and arrange invite

Had a very interesting visit on one of the open days it was informative and the staff were happy to answer any questions it was good to finally be able to see inside something that was used in the war

I can't encourage you enough to visit, it's history come to life - this place played a pivotal role in preserving western democracy! Take your children and encourage your teenagers to go. The story and tour is fascinating, everyone is enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. Not ideal for the less able though as there are a lot of steps - given that it's an underground bunker, that can't be too surprising!It is a little tucked away (signposted however) and you do need to make an advance appointment - well worth it though

Didn't really know what to expect here - especially with an 11yo, 9yo and 4yo in tow. To our surprise the tour and exhibits were fascinating and vividly described by our guide/ expert. Some of the gravity was lost on our youngest but our elder children were genuinely engaged by the demonstrations, visual presentation and exhibition. A sobering and interesting day out.

despite all the GPSs help. impossible to find. wasted timewasted timewasted timewasted timewasted timewasted timewasted timewasted time

A wonderful insight into the battle of Britain. This is No 11 Groups control room, looking like a film set, but it's the real thing! Unchanged since the war. Anyone with an interest in the Second World War should visit.Booked tours only, but check the website to be sure. We were shown round by an extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteer, who will answer all your questions, either basic or expert. You will end up understanding how it all works, and what all the signs mean.Free to enter, but they do ask for a donation.Check your route before you go. It isn't easy to find, and there are constant road and footpath closures, due to the redevelopment of the old RAF camp. It is walkable from Uxbridge tube station, but it'll take 20-30 mins.Be aware that there are about 70 steps down to the bunker, and therefore the same number of steps back up, and no lift.

We visited with my dad who lived through the war and remembered many of the names of the airfields and was able to relate stories of living through the war in Ruislip. It made me feel so humble that so many young men had given their lives in the defence of our country. The bunker is a key part of our history and should be visited by all.

Visited here for the first time with a group of Cubs and Scouts. The rooms are really interesting and the guide was very helpful.

Yes very good visit and worth doing to see what really went on underground.And many thanks to the lady who showed myself and my dad around

What a special place. This is where the Battle of Britain was won and it has not changed since 1940. One cannot feel a shiver when you see how the very young pilots were directed using our unique integrated defence radar system which the Germans totally under estimated.The atmosphere is electric and much more people need to visit. Surely it should now be taken over by the National Trust? Yes make sure you are generous in the donations box. Steve the guide and the curator were excellent.This is where Churchill said first " Never was so much owed to so few"

Tours by appointment only and a little hard to find with all the development in the area but a wonderful historic site with a really great tour guide! Would highly recommend for any WWII history buffs. Also comes with a small but interesting museum. They had recently had some flooding but did a great job working around those issues and our planning a new visitor center soon!

The bunker tour was highly informative and the museum holds mny very interesting items. I've done the tour twice now and both guides were fantastic and very knowledgable. Highly recommended. Fortuntely the flood in July didn't damage the bunker or museum. Give generoualy qhen you go as the tours rely entirely on donations.

. . . but this was the moment that Churchill and Fighter Command held their breath.Site to one of the most critical events in history, this the place where the Battle of Britain was won. Extremely knowledgeable volunteers guide to through the once top-secret facility. Restored to the critical moment of the Battle of Britain, 1100 hours, September 15, 1940, everything is as it was as the first German raid of the day approached London. This is when Churchill asked the question, “"What other reserves have we?" To which Keith Park replied "There are none."September 15 has since been remembered annually as Battle of Britain Day. Everything is wonderfully explained by extremely friendly and very competent guides. Well versed, they made me happy emphasizing the role of the Polish squadrons during the battle, and on this day in particular. One display outdoors are a Spitfire, and a Hurricane, which is in the markings of the famous 303 Polish Squadron.An unforgettable visit for anyone interested in World War II, everyone will enjoy the place, judging by the reactions of my wife, others accompanying the “buffs,” and the group of young Indonesian students who were there during my visit. Usually open by appointment, check their website for open weekends. The site will eventually transfer from an RAF facility to public museum. Free, but a donation of three Pounds was recommended, I very happily donated more, and bought some books and a coffee mug.

It is a privilege to visit this corner of our history; a fitting memorial, I suppose, to those who served here. The introductory film, sober and thoroughly informative, is an excellent preparation for what you will see in the bunker. Then, the few rooms of museum have exhibits of unusually high quality and interest. Highly recommended and a credit to those who run it.

I absolutely loved the tour of the bunker. As a WWII student I found it incredibly interesting. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and the bunker is fascinating. It is unbelievable how the total system was created! Incredible visual displays to formulate a defense against the German attackers! A must to see for WWII followers as well as those that appreciate project planning. Highly recommended.