Cabinet War Rooms (London)

Advantages: Reasonably priced (for London) and lots to see
Disadvantages: Narrow corridors could create accessibility problems; can be crowded

...Road in central London, the Cabinet War Rooms were the highly secret nerve-centre of Britain's strategic planning during the Second World War. Hidden beneath yards of reinforced steel and concrete, the War Rooms housed Britain's senior military staff and provided safe quarters for Winston Churchill and the wartime Cabinet. Now converted into a tourist centre/museum, the War Rooms have been left in the condition they were found when they were finally ...
...Entry prices to the Cabinet War Rooms and Churchill Museum are: Adult: £10.50 Children (under 16): FREE Senior citizens: £8.00 Students: £8.00 ES40: £5.50 Disabled: £5.50 (carer free) The entry price includes the AudioGuide, and you are not limited on how long you can spend going round. I've been twice in the past year and have spent at least a couple of hours each time, and still haven't listened to all the available narratives on the AudioGuide. ... Read review

Advantages: Interactivity, nearly 3hrs and not bored,
Disadvantages: A little bit crowded at times

...my recent visit to the cabinet rooms. My girlfriend dragged me along, as she had studied this period of history at A level. I was reluctant as history has never been one of my passions. I must say I was geniunely impressed. The interactivity of the attraction is extremely exciting! On the day, there were a couple of things which didn't work, hence only four stars. We had a two for one voucher. But even at £12, I think it is good value, especially ... Read review

Advantages: Good to go alone
Disadvantages: can be busy

The cabinet war rooms is an excellent experience which I would recommend to anyone. They are the original rooms used by the government for strategic planning and war control during the second world war. Being not overly keen on war memorablilia etc., I was surprised at how much I enjoyed learning about the way in which things were conducted. They cost about a fiver to get in (full adult) and that includes a hand held guide to take around so you can ... Read review

Advantages: A whole new perspective on London
Disadvantages: More time consuming

..., the Houses of Parliament, the Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms, the London Eye and London Aquarium. Then take to the river again and get off at Tower Pier which is right next to the Tower of London and Tower Bridge Exhibition. Across the river, you could visit the London Bridge Experience or the London Dungeon for some good old-fashioned screaming in the dark - light relief after all the culture you've been absorbing. Then walk along the south bank to the Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, the Tate Modern and across the 'wobbly' bridge to St Paul's Cathedral. Finally, take the boat all the way to Greenwich, mainly for the fascinating journey through the history of London's East End. Once you get to Greenwich, there's plenty to see, including the Royal Observatory and the National Maritime Museum, which both have free admission. Greenwich... Read review

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Advantages: Useful and Moving Exhibitions.
Disadvantages: None

...Museum. So that is the background history to my wanting to go and visit this musem. Also, I have a 16 year son, who was studying WW2 as part of his GCSE History at school. We have regularly visited Duxford, near Cambridge, which is based on a former Battle of Britain Fighter Station. Duxford is part of the Imperial War Museum network of places to visit across the U.K. There are also the Cabinet War Rooms, London; HMS Belfast, London; and the Imperial War Museum, Trafford. We travelled by Tube to the Elephant and Castle Underground Station and then walked to the Museum from there. It was a bit confusing because, as my Dad had grown up in that area, his description of where things were had changed somewhat from his memories. Anyway, after reading my invaluable A - Z of London, we eventually arrived at the museum. The first thing... Read review

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Advantages: see review
Disadvantages: single supplements, not all hotels have lifts

...these links: http://www.ciao.co.uk/LondonEyeLondonReview5465072 and http://www.ciao.co.uk/BuckinghamPalaceLondonReview5465178 WEEKEND TRIPS: London: A year after 9/11, Gee Vee Travel, was offering a trip to a London hotel, The Rubens, on Buckingham Palace Road, because the tourist trade was flagging. We had one night and breakfast in this hotel for £60 per person (including transport), when a room should have cost £110 per person. It was a wonderful hotel and very near most of the attractions we wanted to see – Cabinet War Rooms, London Eye, London Aquarium, etc. It was very near Victoria train and Tube stations. After this particular year, The Rubens has no longer been an option, but ever since they have offered a London weekend break. My parents went on one to London (a special offer, which included a visit to Clarence House... Read review

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