Secret Nuclear Bunker

Inside a rural bungalow nestling in the Essex countryside lies the twilight world of the Government Cold War. Behind the blast screens that protect this bungalow is the entrance to an amazing labyrinth of rooms built into a hillside, encased in 10 feet thick reinforced concrete, 75 feet underground.
This is where devolved central government and military commanders would have run the region had the UK been attacked and nuclear war broken out. Built in great secrecy and under strict, military security the local villagers and contractors alike knew nothing of what was concealed in this hillside or how it would be used.
Now you have the chance to see the three phases of the Bunker's life. From its role with the RAF where the overall tactical controller would react to a nuclear attack from Britain's enemies, through to its role as Regional Government HQ when there could have been up to 600 personnel, possibly including the Prime Minister organising the survival of the civilian population in the aftermath of nuclear war.
See for yourself this bunker with its own water supply and electricity generators, BBC Studio, radar room and the scientists' room where nuclear fall out patterns would be plotted.

The tour is self guided by personal handsets. This is included in admission price. There are several films to watch en route and a dressing up area where you can try on authentic military uniforms and gas masks!

Visit website for more details www.secretnuclearbunker.co.uk.

'It's just an endlessly fascinating place. It is almost too strange to be true. Whoever you are, whatever your interests... check this place out' (taken from an internet review site, written by a visitor)

Admission Prices

Children: 5-16yrs £4.50, Adults: £6.50, Family ticket: (2+2) £16

Tour takes approx one hour.

Ideal family day out. Want even more excitement? Then try some high ropes climbing or quad biking! (pre booked) Or thinking of booking a kids party? Then parents while not take a tour why you wait.