A large, 3-storey, ex-government regional headquartersburied some 100ft below ground, complete with canteen, BBC studio, dormitories, plant room, plotting floor, communications and scientists´ rooms and an entrance tunnel. This bunker was active until as recently as 1992.The would-be home of the Government in the event of nuclear war, capable of holding up to 600 civilian and military personnel and over 120 tonnes of equipment.
Opening Hours
1 Mar-31 Oct, Mon-Fri 1000-1600; Sat, Sun & Bank Hols 100-1700; 1 Nov-28 Feb, Thu-Sun 1000-1600. Closed 25 Dec.
Evenings and on closed days, please phone for details.