Western Approaches
Step back in time at this fascinating war museum, a once-secret underground bunker that played a pivotal role in WWII. Explore the labyrinth of rooms and offices, preserved exactly as they were, and discover the stories of those who worked tirelessly to protect vital supply convoys. It's a unique and immersive experience that brings history to life, offering a glimpse into a critical period of the past.
My sister and I visited during a recent trip to the UK. Our grandad, a proud Liverpudlian, was a radio officer in the Merchant Navy and was involved with the Battle of the Atlantic. This was the building where he would attend top secret meetings, where the convoys to and from North America were planned. Keeping the shipping lanes open was crucial for transporting food, supplies and munitions. Grandad was on two ships sunk during WWII. Thankfully he survived or we wouldn’t be here. The Western Approaches does an excellent job of showing what happened in Liverpool during the war and the vital role Liverpool played. It is definitely worth a visit, especially for history lovers.
Went the 1,st time with a friend,as we read a lot of wartime stories,loved it seeing all the things we had read about in real life. Second time took my daughter and granddaughters aged 6 and 3,wondered how they would react,but they both loved it,all the interactions and dressing up,the eldest understood some of what the items were.
Liverpool, UK
1-3 Rumford St, Liverpool L2 8SZ, UK
My sister and I visited during a recent trip to the UK. Our grandad, a proud Liverpudlian, was a radio officer in the Merchant Navy and was involved with the Battle of the Atlantic. This was the building where he would attend top secret meetings, where the convoys to and from North America were planned. Keeping the shipping lanes open was crucial for transporting food, supplies and munitions. Grandad was on two ships sunk during WWII. Thankfully he survived or we wouldn’t be here. The Western Approaches does an excellent job of showing what happened in Liverpool during the war and the vital role Liverpool played. It is definitely worth a visit, especially for history lovers.
Went the 1,st time with a friend,as we read a lot of wartime stories,loved it seeing all the things we had read about in real life. Second time took my daughter and granddaughters aged 6 and 3,wondered how they would react,but they both loved it,all the interactions and dressing up,the eldest understood some of what the items were.
Such a great place to visit when in Liverpool. The control rooms are exactly like they were in 1945. The entire place only takes about 30 min to complete.
Hidden gem of history well preserved and curated with extensive descriptions of everything. I visited at a quiet time so it was easy to explore at my own pace and have a good look at all the exhibits.
A must for any WW2 fan. The staff were really friendly and knowledgeable too. The museum walks you through the history of the war rooms and the role they played. Keep a look out for Churchill's bath and the attention to detail when passing down the street scene with shops. The main Operations Room is impressive and lovingly restored to how it used to look.
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