Battle of Britain Bunker Tour- Uxbridge
Overview
Join us as we visit the Battle of Britain Bunker in Hillingdon
A one-hour Bunker tour takes you down 76 steps to see the original 1940s Bunker and new soundscape, followed by a visit to there exhibition.
The Battle of Britain Bunker housed RAF Fighter Command’s No.11 Group Operations Room throughout the Second World War, the room from which most of the RAF Fighter Command’s side of the Battle of Britain was co-ordinated. Key decisions that would decide the fate of the nation were taken in the Bunker throughout 1940 and it was thanks to the tireless work of the plotters and controllers that the RAF’s fighter pilots managed to keep the Luftwaffe at bay.
The Bunker is a series of rooms on two levels some 60 feet (18 metres) underground. The Operations Room- or plotting room- with its large map table, squadron display boards, balloon and weather states, is exactly how it was when Winston Churchill visited on 15 September 1940, and where he first spoke his famous phrase:
Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.
THE VISITOR CENTRE
The Battle of Britain Bunker Exhibition and Visitor Centre is a 2,000 square metre complex on two levels. Its design embraces the central themes of flight and aeroplanes. The building features state-of-the-art museum displays and they also have a 95 seat auditorium, large meeting room with views of the exhibition, a café with outdoor terrace, gift shop, reception area and toilets.
CAFE & SHOP
Daisy’s in the Park is our on-site café, providing a selection of drinks, homemade cakes, delicious lunch options and snacks. After our tour we can visit the café for a well earned cup of tea or lunch if you prefer.
They also have a gift shop is, offering Battle of Britain Bunker merchandise, subject-related books, aviation-themed gifts, and items that support the Royal Air Force Association.
By enjoying our café and gift shop, you’ll be helping to support this historic place.
Includes
- Entry ticket
- Spice Host
- Admin fee
Extras
- Any food or drinks purchased
BY TUBE: Nearest station is Uxbridge (Metropolitan and Piccadilly). Follow the blue tourist signs. These will direct you through Dowding Park via the High Street and St Andrews Road. The walk is approximately 1 mile. There is also a taxi rank at Uxbridge.
BY BUS: To St. Andrew’s Church on the A10 or U3 from Heathrow or the 427, U1, U4 or U7 then walk through Dowding Park. Bus U2 stops at the junction of Hercies Road and Honey Hill. Check routes at www.tfl.gov.uk/plan-a-journey
BY CAR: They have a car park, which is free for museum visitors. Use satnav postcode UB10 0GG, search maps for Battle of Britain Bunker, or follow brown tourist signs. Please be aware that we are now inside the ULEZ zone.
Host & Everything Else
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