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World War 2 Westminster Tour + Churchill War Rooms

Westminster WW2 Tour & Churchill's War Rooms
Where? Westminster station, Bridge Street, Westminster When? 1st February to 31st December 2025 Fri-Sat (Feb-Mar); Mon-Sun (Apr-Oct); Thu-Sun (Nov); Fri-Sun (1st half Dec) Price? From £65 Parking: Nearby car parks Buses: 3, 11, 12, 24, 53, 87, 88, 148, 159, 211, 453, 507, C10 Bus fares Trains: The closest station is Westminster Circle District Jubilee Train fares

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Starting outside Westminster tube station, this guided walk will take you past some of London’s most famous landmarks.

Big Ben and the Houses of ParliamentPhoto: getyourguide.com
Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament

After grabbing some photos of Big Ben, Parliament and Westminster Abbey, you'll visit Churchill's imposing statue in Parliament Square and then head down Whitehall past his old home in Downing Street.

Winston Churchill statue in Parliament SquarePhoto: londondrum.com
Winston Churchill statue in Parliament Square

Along the way your expert guide will stop at lots of WW2-related places like The Cenotaph and the Women of World War II monument, and talk about the foreign governments that were forced into exile as Germany overran the countries of Europe.

The Cenotaph in WhitehallPhoto: londondrum.com
The Cenotaph in Whitehall

Visit Churchill's wartime underground bunker

Your guide will then take you to the edge of St. James's Park where you'll find the entrance to the Churchill War Rooms -- the secret underground bunker that sheltered his wartime government during the Blitz.

Entrance to the Churchill War RoomsPhoto: londondrum.com
Entrance to the Churchill War Rooms

You'll be free to explore the labyrinth of underground tunnels at your own pace while listening to its history on an audio headset.

Inside the Churchill War RoomsPhoto: londondrum.com

Many of the most important rooms have been left completely untouched - preserved exactly as they were on the day the lights were switched off in 1945 - allowing you to experience what life must have been like for the secret staff who took calls from the armed forces, deciphered the enemy communications, and plotted the frontlines on the huge wall maps.

War Cabinet Room, Map Room & Transatlantic Telephone Room

The War Cabinet RoomPhoto: londondrum.com
The War Cabinet Room

Highlights include the War Cabinet Room, which still has its original 1945 arrangement of tables and chairs, the Map Room with its WW2 maps still pinned to the wall, and the pokey little Transatlantic Telephone Room where Churchill placed his calls to the American President Franklin Roosevelt.

The Transatlantic Telephone RoomPhoto: getyourguide.com
The Transatlantic Telephone Room

You can even see Churchill's bedroom, his beloved wife Winnie's room, and the tiny little kitchen that made their meals.

Winston Churchill's bedroomPhoto: getyourguide.com
Winston Churchill's bedroom

Visit the Churchill Museum

Half-way round the War Rooms you'll find the comprehensive Churchill Museum, where you can see the great man's bowler hat, his chewed cigars, handgun, medals and watercolour paintings, and listen to his stirring wartime speeches.

How to get to Westminster station

Bus and train fares to Westminster station
Fare zone Cash Oyster & Contactless Travelcard
Single fare Single fare Daily cap One day
Peak Off-peak Peak Off-peak Any­time Off-peak
Bus (all zones) n/a £1.75 £5.25 £6
Train (zone 1) £7 £2.90 £2.80 £8.90 £8.90 £16.60(zone 1-4) £16.60(zone 1-6)
Train (zone 1-2) £7 £3.50 £2.90 £8.90 £8.90
Train (zone 1-3) £7 £3.80 £3.10 £10.50 £10.50
Train (zone 1-4) £7 £4.60 £3.40 £12.80 £12.80
Train (zone 1-5) £7 £5.20 £3.60 £15.30 £15.30 £23.60(zone 1-6)
Train (zone 1-6) £7 £5.80* £3.80* £16.30 £16.30
* Journeys between zone 1 and Heathrow are always charged at the peak rate. Prices are correct as of
Bus No.3, 11, 12, 24, 53, 87, 88, 148, 159, 211, 453, 507 and C10 all stop near Westminster station. The closest train station is Westminster Circle District Jubilee. Plan your journey from Bank, Charing Cross, Earl’s Court, Euston, King’s Cross St. Pancras, Liverpool Street, London Bridge, Marylebone, Paddington, Victoria, Waterloo or another station:

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