Churchill War Rooms Reviews Summary

Historical Significance & Educational Value

Pros:

• "The place that changed the course of civilized time."
• "Incredibly poignant and detailed experience that's a must when visiting London."
• "Absolutely fascinating...the museum part of it was very interesting."
• "Amazing preservation of a truly historic place."
• "An amazing history of Winston Churchill, accessible in an understandable all the way."
• "Great exhibition including the Churchill museum."
• "A must see to understand the inner workings of the allied forces during the second World War."
• "Loads of information...a nice little cafe and a good shop."

Cons:

• "Sometimes a bit messy on where to go inside, but it's not too bad."
• "The recommended time for visit was underestimated could easily do 3 and half to 4 hrs."
• "It's understandable because the place is the original place where everything was happened during Churchill war era."
• "The museum tells the story of Churchill throughout his life with extra focus on WWII while he was the prime minister."

Visitor Experience & Accessibility

Pros:

• "Surprisingly well designed museum...friendliest museum staff I've ever encountered."
• "We did the tour with a wheelchair and staff were excellent, with all areas surprisingly accessible."
• "Audio guide was really good leading you along in order."
• "The audio guide included interviews with people who used to work there during the war, which gave really good insight!"

Cons:

• "It's OK...Can get a little crowded so recommend going early."
• "The audio guide...holding it in a hand for 2 hours can be exhausting."
• "This place is overrated, overcrowded and too expensive at £27.25 per adult."
• "The queue outside can be quite long, so just make sure you keep that in mind."

Churchill Museum

Pros:

• "The Churchill Museum...extensive and immersive as they use technology to bring it alive."
• "The Churchill section makes up the bulk of the tour...a remarkable account of Churchill's life."
• "Fantastic insight into how Churchill directed the British efforts during World War 2."
• "Very interesting museum. I am usually not a museum person...But this one...kept my interest for the most part."

Cons:

• "Whilst the war rooms are an interesting visit, they are on a very small scale!"
• "Took a year 5 class and learned a lot...Some of the security personnel could do with some training on how to talk to people."
• "It is a bit claustraphobic and cramped...If you have any issues with enclosed spaces, this is NOT the place for you."

Recommendations & Tips for Future Visitors

Pros:

• "Definitely a must see, if you can't make it the first time, be sure to plan for your second visit."
• "Buy your tickets in advance! The place is simply formidable."
• "An amazing place to visit...The location alone was close to many historic buildings and landmarks."
• "I would highly recommend paying a visit to the Churchill War Rooms while in London - it truly feels like you are walking through history."

Cons:

• "For years I wanted to visit Churchill War Rooms and finally this time...the place was absolutely packed, it made the initial experience terrible."
• "The museum was very interesting, and the war rooms themselves were also very interesting. However, we had just landed in London so I found it slightly tiring trying to absorb so much information."
• "We purchased tickets in advanced, but there were no queues when we went."
• "Great place!...Downside is that the lines are gigantic and you have to wait in line even if you book it in advance!!"