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Cabinet War Rooms and Churchill Museum Accessibility

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The Cabinet War Rooms were the secret headquarters of the British Government during WWII. It’s located underground and was closed off for 40 years before being reopened to the public. It also contains a museum covering the life of Winston Churchill. The entrance is located on the west side of the Treasury building near St. James Park.

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Is there an accessible entrance? Yes, the entrance has level access is located on Horseguards Road, west of the building. Avoid coming from the east on King Charles St which has steps.
Is the door push/pull, revolving, automated by a button, or motion activated? Doors open inward.

Where is the closest place that cars/taxis can drop-off people? On Horse Guards Road, west of building near St. James Park, 10 meters away from entrance.

What are the nearby tube stations? Westminster

What bus lines pass nearby? Bus lines 3, 11, 12, 24, 53, 77a, 88, 109, 159, 184, 211

Where is the closest disabled parking? South of building on Great George St or Birdcage Walk, 200 m away

Are there cobblestones or hills leading to the entrance? Flat and smooth.

What percentage of the attraction can be viewed without having to go up steps? 100% using the elevator to take you to the museum located below ground.

Which parts are not accessible? None.

Are there loaner wheelchairs? There are 3 loaner wheelchairs and 5 portable stools.

Is there an accessible bathroom? Yes
Is the door wide enough for a wheelchair? Yes
Are there grab bars? Yes
Is there a space to position a wheelchair next to the toilet? Yes

Are there guided tours that don’t have to go up steps? No guided tours

Does advance notice need to be given for…
…handicapped parking? Yes. Phone +44 (0)20 7930 1793 – St James’s Park office
…opening of an accessible entrance? No
…loaner wheelchairs? No
…accessible tours? No

Is there a discount for someone with a disability and/or their companion? Free for companion of disabled

Opening Hours: 9:30-6 pm daily. Last admission at 5:00 pm
How many hours do most able-bodied tourists spend there on their first visit? 1.5 hrs to 4 hrs, 2.5 hrs average

Address: King Charles Street, London SW1A 2AQ
Telephone: +44 (0)207 9306961
Website: http://cwr.iwm.org.uk/server/show/nav.175
Email: cwr@iwm.org.uk

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Is there an accessible entrance? Yes, ramp access from courtyard. Courtyard has step-free access from east and west
Is the door push/pull, revolving, automated by a button, or motion activated? Motion activated

Where is the closest place that cars/taxis can drop-off people? On Ossulston Street to west of the building

What are the nearby tube stations? King’s Cross, St. Pancras

What bus lines pass nearby?

Where is the closest disabled parking? 3 spots west side of building on Ossulston Street. Available to public

Are there cobblestones or hills leading to the entrance? No cobblestones or hills

What percentage of the attraction can be viewed without having to go up steps? 100%

Which parts are not accessible? None, elevator to upper floors

Are there loaner wheelchairs? Yes

Is there an accessible bathroom? Yes
Is the door wide enough for a wheelchair? Yes
Are there grab bars? Yes
Is there a space to position a wheelchair next to the toilet? Yes

Are there guided tours that don’t have to go up steps? Yes, 60 min tours at 3pm on Mon, Wed, Fri. Sat at 10:30 am and 3 pm. Sun at 11:30 and 3 pm

Does advance notice need to be given for…
…handicapped parking? No
…opening of an accessible entrance? No
…loaner wheelchairs? +44 (0)20 7412 7332
…accessible tours? No

Is there a discount for someone with a disability and/or their companion? Free for all

Opening Hours: Open 9:30 daily except Sun at 11am. close 18:00 daily, Tue 20:00, Sat-Sun 17:00
How many hours do most able-bodied tourists spend there on their first visit? 30-90 min, avg 60 min

Address: 96 Euston Road, London, UK, NW1 2DB
Telephone: +44 (0)1937 546060
Website: http://www.bl.uk/whatson/planyourvisit/disabled/
Email: Customer-Services@bl.uk

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