EXPLORE OUR SPACE

Planning a day out with the kids? There’s something exciting to see and do for everyone at the Battle of Britain Bunker.

Take a look below to find out more. 

PIPSQUEAKS

Join Pilot Tally-Ho and friends on their adventures and sing-along-to your favourite nursery rhymes in our fun monthly toddler story sessions. This activity is aimed for children 18 months – 4 years but younger babies are welcome!

Bunker Worksheet 

Our Bunker activity worksheet is perfect for younger audiences to complete during our bunker tours.  With a mixture of questions and activities, this worksheet highlights some of the key features you’ll see in the Bunker.

Museum Trails 

Our trails take you on a journey through the Visitor Centre, exploring some of the stories, people, systems and places which make this site what it is.

Under 5’s Area 

We’ve created a dedicated space for children under 5 within the museum space of our Visitor Centre.  Equipped with a variety of books and toys, our goal is to ensure that both children and their families can engage with the site and our history.

Visit Essentials & Site Information

Parking

Free parking for all visitors. 

Brown and Blue Badge parking  avaliable.

 

Bunker Access

 As a Grade I listed building, the Bunker and the Operations Room can only be accessed via 76 steps. There is no lift or ramp access.

For visitors with reduced mobility, we will be hosting a short film in our fully accessible Visitor Centre. 

Getting Here

BY CAR: Use satnav postcode UB10 0GG or search maps for Battle of Britain Bunker

BY TUBE: Nearest station Uxbridge (Metropolitan and Piccadilly)

BY BUS: A10, U3, 427, U1, U4 & U7 

Find out more at the tfl website https://tfl.gov.uk/plan-a-journey/

 

Eating and Shopping

Enjoy refrehments in our onsite Café. 

 Shop in our Visitor Centre which sells a variety of relevant products.

Sensory Map

You can use our visual and sensory map to identify sensory-friendly places within the Visitor Centre and Bunker. Please be aware that we cannot guarantee that the spaces will be as shown. If you have concerns or questions, please email us or call us!

Coats & Buggy Park

The Visitor Centre has level access throughout and a lift between the spaces.

We can store one buggy in the Auditorium cloakroom. Please ask a member of staff for assistance. We ask that visitors avoid bringing large bags into the museum.

Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is encouraged and supported across our site.

Eating Areas

There are picnic benches near the outside aircraft and plenty of space for running around.

Changing Places

Unfortunately, we currently do not have a Changing Places toilet. Your nearest Changing Places toilet is located in Uxbridge town centre;

Intu Uxbridge Shopping Centre
Uxbridge
Greater London
UB8 1GE
GB

Please see the Changing Places website for more locations.

Baby Changing

Baby changing facilities are available on the First Floor of the Visitor Centre in the Accessible toilet.