Winston Churchill & London in World War II Walking Tour

Name: Winston Churchill & London in World War II Walking Tour
Start: 2024-08-01
End: 2024-12-30
Location: Boudicca statue

Where? Boudicca statue, Victoria Embankment (on the end of Westminster Bridge), Westminster When? Every day 1.30 PM to 3 PM Price? From £28 Parking: Nearby car parks Buses: 11, 24, 148, 211 Bus fares Trains: The closest station is Westminster Circle District Jubilee Train fares

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Starting by the Boadicea statue on Westminster Bridge, this interesting walk will take you past the sites most associated with Winston Churchill during World War II.

Big Ben and Parliament on Westminster Bridge

Stopping outside the Houses of Parliament, your guide will explain how the British Government reacted to the looming threat of Nazi Germany and how Big Ben was silenced as the Luftwaffe flew overhead.

Winston Churchill statue in Parliament Square

You'll walk around Parliament Square to see Churchill's statue, and then discover how Westminster Abbey managed to survive the Blitz.

Donwing Street — Entrance to Downing Street

As you walk down Whitehall past Downing Street and the Ministry of Defence, your guide will be using atmospheric old photos and eyewitness accounts to transport you back in time to the country's darkest hour, and recall memories of Londoners' famous Blitz spirit.

You'll then pause by The Cenotaph and the 'Women In WW2' monuments to pay your respects to the men and women who laid down their lives for our freedom, and stop outside the sentry boxes at Horse Guards to grab a selfie with the mounted cavalry, before walking through the central arch into the parade ground.

The Admiralty Citadel from WWII — The Admiralty Citadel - World War II Operations Centre

Your guide will then share some of the stories about the complex of corridors and underground offices that still exist beneath the parade ground, and point out the reinforced Citadel that was built above it to defend the area from German paratroopers.

The tour will end at the entrance to the Churchill War Rooms on the corner of St. James's Park.

Note: Entry into the Churchill War Rooms is not included in the tour, but military enthusiasts might like to continue their day by visiting the Churchill Museum inside.