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The Battle of Britain Bunker has a host of spaces available for venue hire, from state-of-the art function spaces to tucked-away rooms for secret meetings, there is something to suit all your needs. To book a venue hire space, email bunker@hillingdon.gov.uk
Venue Hire
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Ceremonies & Celebrations
The Battle of Britain Bunker has a host of spaces available for venue hire, from state-of-the art function spaces to tucked-away rooms for secret meetings, there is something to suit all your needs.
To book a venue hire space, email bunker@hillingdon.gov.uk
Visitor Centre
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Large MEETING ROOM
Situated in the heart of our state-of-the-art Visitor Centre and overlooking the main exhibition with a Hurricane and Spitfire flying overhead, it is perfectly suited for team meetings, workshops, training sessions, and parties.
The Large Meeting Room can also be used as a useful break-out space or green room, or even a place to have lunch for your party following a private tour.
Included in hire-
Tables & chairs (can be arranged to your desire)
Large screen (laptop operated)
HDMI cable and adapter
Near-side of the Mezzanine floor can be added onto hire (enquire for details)
Access:
The Large Meeting Room is on one level and is located in our fully accessible Visitor Centre. Please enquire about accessibility arrangements for visitors with hearing or visual impairments.
mezzanine
Rate £1501.50 per evening
Capacity 200 persons
Dimensions 262m2
Only hireable in the evenings
The Mezzanine floor – the floor overlooking the main exhibition space – is the perfect space to serve food and drinks, perfect for your guests to move around and talk whilst taking in the spectacular visitor centre.
Included in hire:
Tables & chairs (can be arranged to your desire)
PA system
Access:
The Mezzanine is located within our fully accessible Visitor Centre. Please enquire about accessibility arrangements for visitors with hearing or visual impairments.
AUDITORIUM
Rate £600 per half day
Capacity 90 persons
Dimensions 94m2
Our state-of-the-art auditorium is a large presentation space which is perfectly suited for award ceremonies, presentations and conferences.
Included in hire:
Large screen (laptop operated)
HDMI cable & adapter
PA system
Access:
The Auditorium is located within the fully accessible Visitor Centre, with spaces at the top and bottom for wheelchair users and people with access needs. Please enquire about accessibility arrangements for visitors with hearing or visual impairments.
EXHIBITION HALL
Rate £1501.50 per evening
Dimensions 522m2
Only hireable in the evenings
No food or drink allowed in exhibitions
The Exhibition Hall is an award-winning space detailing the development of the UK’s air defence system from the First World War to the end of the Second World War, with a Spitfire and Hurricane suspended from the ceiling.
Included in hire:
PA system
Access:
The Exhibition Hall is located within the fully accessible Visitor Centre, with a lift to take you from the entrance to the exhibitions. There is an accessible entrance from the lower car park directly into the Exhibition Hall. Please enquire about accessibility arrangements for visitors with hearing or visual impairments.
Learning Centre
Rate £75ph
Capacity 50 persons
Dimensions 81m2
Located within the Grounds, the Learning Centre is a large space perfect for parties, events, meetings and workshops.
Included in hire-
Tables & chairs (can be arranged to your desire)
Large screen (laptop operated)
HDMI cable and adapter
Access:
The Learning Centre is accessed via 10 shallow steps (with a handrail) and has accessible toilet facilities. Please enquire about accessible routes.
Hire the Entire Visitor Centre
Rate £2252 per evening
Capacity 200 persons
Only hireable in the evenings
For large-scale events and weddings, the Entire Visitor Centre can be hired, which includes all of the hireable spaces within our 2,000 square metre complex.
Included in hire:
Large Meeting Room
Auditorium
Mezzanine Floor
Exhibition Hall
Access:
Our Visitor Centre is fully accessible, with ground floor access from our car park, accessible toilet facilities and a lift. Please enquire about accessibility arrangements for visitors with hearing or visual impairments.
Grounds
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GROUNDS
SPITFIRE GARDEN
GROUNDS
ENTIRE SITE
Grounds
Bunker Briefing Room
Rate £75ph
No signal or wifi (due to location in Bunker)
No food or drink allowed (exc. water)
Our Briefing Room is located within the Bunker, 60ft below the ground. This remote location is perfect for team building exercises, workshops and meetings.
Included in hire:
Tables & chairs (can be arranged to your desire)
Large screen (laptop operated- presentations must be downloaded onto device)
HDMI cable and adapter
Access:
The Bunker Briefing Room is only accessible via 76 stairs. There are handrails all the way down, and a bench halfway for those who need a break on the stairs. The Bunker has toilet facilities.
BESPOKE ARRANGEMENTS
pRIVATE tours
A private tour can be arranged for your party at a cost of £420, with a maximum of forty persons, lasting around 75 minutes.
Your expert guide will receive you at the Visitor Welcome desk and take you past our Spitfires and Hurricanes down the 76 steps to the historic, top-secret Operations Room that was in use throughout the Second World War. The guide will talk you through the crucial part the space and its staff played during the Battle of Britain and beyond.
The best part about a private tour is that it can be personalised to you and your party’s preferences, just let us know in advance and we will do our best to accommodate you. Your party is welcome then to explore the ‘Controllers Cabins’ at their leisure before making their way up to the surface. Private Tour tickets also include access to our Visitor Centre exhibitions.
Catering
Our onsite caterers, AV Leisure, can provide a selection of hot and cold food and drink packages, from light refreshments to full catering services, helping to ensure your event runs smoothly.
Alternatively, you can arrange your own catering. External caterers must present a valid hygiene certificate and public liability insurance in advance of the booking. Caterers must supply photos of any equipment intended to be used, along with in-date PAT Certificates
Hire the entire venue
Enjoy exclusive use of the entire site for your next event. Combining our historic Bunker, state-of-the-art Visitor Centre, and extensive grounds, the venue offers a unique blend of heritage, character, and open space. Perfect for private celebrations, corporate events, community functions, and large-scale gatherings, our site provides a distinctive backdrop for unforgettable occasions.
Included in hire:
Visitor Centre
Learning Centre
Bunker
Grounds
Access:
The Visitor Centre is fully accessible, with a lift, accessible toilet facilities, and an accessible entrance from the lower car park. Please enquire about accessibility arrangements for visitors with hearing or visual impairments.
The Bunker is only accessible via 76 stairs. There are handrails all the way down, and a bench halfway for those who need a break on the stairs.
The Learning Centre is accessed via 10 shallow steps (with a handrail) and has accessible toilet facilities. Please enquire about accessible routes.
Ceremonies & Celebrations
Celebrate in a space like no other at the Battle of Britain Bunker, Hillingdon’s newly approved ceremony venue. Whether you’re looking to host an intimate gathering or planning a grand celebration, the Battle of Britain Bunker blends historic character with modern facilities, providing you with a setting as unique as your special day. Our site features various spaces available for hire and a diverse selection of packages tailored to your needs.
Click here for more information on our spaces and how to book
WANT TO FIND OUT MORE?
Send your enquiry to bunker@hillingdon.gov.uk or complete the contact form below
PRICES
Please find our prices below. Prices for Hillingdon Residents are shown in GOLD. Prices include two staff members, a PA system and tables and chairs.
42098
MEETING ROOM | Monday – Thursday | Friday – Sunday (and Bank Holidays) | ||
Hourly | £160 | £182 | £176 | £198 |
Full day | £1755 | £1997 | £1936 | £2178 |
EXHIBITION | Monday – Thursday | Friday – Sunday (and Bank Holidays) | ||
Hourly | £242 | £259 | £264 | £275 |
Full day | £2662 | £2844 | £2904 | £3025 |
MEZZANINE | Monday – Thursday | Friday – Sunday (and Bank Holidays) | ||
Hourly | £220 | £237 | £242 | £253 |
Full day | £2420 | £2602 | £2662 | £2783 |
AUDITORIUM | Monday – Thursday | Friday – Sunday (and Bank Holidays) | ||
Hourly | £220 | £237 | £242 | £253 |
Full day | £2420 | £2602 | £2662 | £2783 |
GARDENS AND MEETING ROOM | Monday – Thursday | Friday – Sunday (and Bank Holidays) | ||
Hourly | £198 | £220 | £215 | £237 |
Full day | £2178 | £2420 | £2360 | £2602 |
ENTIRE SITE | Monday – Thursday | Friday – Sunday (and Bank Holidays) | ||
Hourly | £270 | £286 | £286 | £308 |
Full day | £2772 | £3146 | £3300 | £3388 |
Full day price is 12 hours, with additional time charged by the hour. Minimum hire period 5 hours.
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.