Southern Region Battle of Britain Bunker Tour

Join the Southern Region on a fascinating trip back in time to visit the Battle of Britain Bunker, which played a vital role during the Second World War.

Completed in 1939, the bunker was the operations room for No 11 Group (Fighter Command) which was at the heart of the Dowding System – the world’s first integrated air defence system – which coordinated fighter aircraft, ground defences, and cutting-edge technology to protect Britain during the war alongside organising offensive operations over Europe.

The visit will start with a 75 minute private tour of the bunker, which is 76 steps below ground level, with time to explore the Controller’s Room before lunch, which is included in the ticket price.

The ticket also includes entry to the state-of-the-art exhibition which details the development of the UK’s air defence system from the First World War to the end of the Second World War. You can also learn the key moments of history that shaped Britain’s air defence, listen to first-hand accounts from people that worked in the Bunker during its finest hour in 1940, see real artefacts including aircraft wreckage, uniforms, and telecommunications equipment used by the RAF to defend the nation and experience the pressures, complexity and fun of working in the bunker with hands-on, audio-visual interactives.

Guests are very welcome to join the visit.  Please complete and return the attached application form before 27 October.