Defence of the Nation Museum and Education Centre

A must visit

We came here when we went on the tunnel tour & it was a fascinating glimpse back into the past of things that my parents were too young to really remember, although they both lived at the time of WWII...

Underground safari

I confess to being totally unprepared beforehand for the sheer scale and complexity of the effort that went into creating this subterranean labyrinth of tunnels, shafts and stairwells that so magnific...

Interesting history

I took my boys to see the tunnels and we all thought it was very enlightening . They probably need to create a warmer haven for coffee drinkers though as that might put people off. Good value tour nev...

Great history lesson

Excellent guide with a passion for the tunnels part in history, a must for children, to see the part in the second world war played by the tunnels, and as a train station.

Fascinating visit

Enthusiastic volunteers have opened up these tunnels under the town and give a fascinating insight into what it was like to shelter and even live underground during WW2. Wear sensible shoes as ground ...