Churchill War Rooms, Harmsworth Room
Clive Steps, King Charles St, London, SW1A 2AQ -
Up to
120 guestsOffers
catering
In 2002 the Cabinet War Rooms took over and restored large areas of the Whitehall site. The meeting facilities now include a number of historic period rooms including a 120 seated auditorium - enhanced by discreet, but modern audio-visual facilities and air conditioning. Rooms are available for corporate or private hire, both daytime and evening.
Entertain in a unique and historic setting. The iconic Harmsworth Room incorporates the 1940’s electric generator wall featuring L.E.D’s, switches and dials, creating a stunning backdrop for your event. Steeped in the atmosphere of a wartime bunker, but with all the comforts of a modern venue, it is ideal for smaller conferences, drinks receptions, intimate dinners and lavish banquets.
Capacity & layout
Standing
up to 120
Theatre
up to 50
Boardroom
up to 24
Cabaret
up to 32
Amenities
Cloakroom
Disabled access
Flipchart
Air conditioning
Lectern
Table / chairs included
Tea
Public transport
Audio & visual
Sound system
Microphone
Projector & screen
WiFi
Other
Built in Av - 1 screen (114") and 1 projector. PA system and 1 handheld microphone and lectern. No AV technician included
Space rules
Cancellation policy
100% deposit to be paid at least 14 days prior to the event
Location
Reviews
Jennifer Van Syckle
Very worth a stop. The war rooms were nicely done. They still had maps pinned in their original locations with original pins. Wow! Also, the museum for Churchill was incredible. Very cool to learn more about him and see his personal items like his infamous hat and cigar. Fantastic Cafe as well!
Neil McGonigle
This is a very cool tour. It's expensive, but it's a piece of real war history right in the centre of London and highly worth the time. One of the most interesting things I saw there was the original number 10 Downing Street oak door that was used from 1735 to 1980s. Fascinating to see the small subterranean rooms and passageways that were the seat of the war cabinet during the blitz. Allow about two hours to explore at a leisurely pace. You are given an audio guide as part of the entrance fee so you can move along and listen to narrations about each part of the tour.
Richard Blundell
Really very interesting. I went with some relatives who had wanted to visit and I didn't really know anything about the place. There are the preserved and restored rooms from the war, and there is also the sizable museum, which contains a lot of interesting artefacts and information, with many interactive exhibits. Canteen is not a rip-off, although it has hardly any gluten-free options. Advance tickets can sell out a few days in advance, although they are non-refundable so if you have to cancel you've lost all your money. We queued on the day and got in in just under an hour. For a good visit allow 2.5–3 hours to see everything and take in the atmosphere. (Somewhat pricey) ticket includes the audio tour, which is very well done, although the audio player is sorely in need of a 'Next' button!
Nick Lyons
The Churchill War Rooms are a must see for tourists. A very interesting and historical place to learn so much about WWII and the role that Churchill played in it. I definitely recommend getting a reserved ticket ahead of time.
Jay
Had a work meeting inside the Churchill War Rooms in Whitehall, so I availed myself for a tour. Wonderful glimpse into the nerve centre of Churchill's war effort and the amazing work of those that were stationed there. Using communication methods that were a world away from our modern systems, were an incredible feat. A super insight into an integral part of our history. You could almost smell the aroma of Churchill's cigars!
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