An underground network of cabinets and offices was built under the streets of London to serve the government and its administration during times of war. This maze of secret tunnels and underground rooms is known as Cabinet War Rooms.

The decision for constructing the rooms was taken in the 30’s of 20th century and it was provoked by the possible war with Germany and conceivable aerial bombing over London. The works on the underground complex consisting of 200 rooms began beneath the Treasury building near Horse Guards Road.

The British government command operated from the Cabinet War Rooms in most challenging conditions over the period 1939-1945. This was the place where Winston Churchill and his cabinet lived and worked, together with the commanders of all military forces and around 500 civilians.

The Cabinet War Rooms were abandoned in 1945 after the Surrender of Japan and were reopened for visits of the general public in the 80’s.  

The visitors can access the War Cabinet, the Map room and Churchill’s office. Besides them, they can also see the cantina, the hospital, the shooting range and the dormitory.

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