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Take a step back in time to the Cold War era with a visit to the Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker. This massive underground complex is the biggest and deepest Cold War bunker open to the public in the Southeast of England. As a Regional Government Headquarters, the bunker would have housed hundreds of staff, including Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Our self guided audio bunker tour is a fascinating opportunity to explore this unique piece of history and discover the secrets that would have unfolded in the event of a nuclear war.

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Guide Prices

Ticket Type/Ticket Tariff
Adult£14.00 per ticket
Children£12.00 per ticket
Group Discount min 15 adults£13.00 per ticket
Group Discount min 15 children£11.00 per ticket

Group discount available for groups of 20+ participants

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled access

Catering

  • On-site catering
  • On-site light refreshments
  • Picnic site

Property Facilities

  • Dogs Accepted - Well behaved remaining on lead

Suitability

  • School Trips

Target Markets

  • Coach parties accepted

Map & Directions

Road Directions

Access is from the A128 Chipping Ongar to Brentwood road at Kelvedon Hatch. If you have GPS, use CM15 0LA and look out for the Brown Tourist signs.

Note: Sat Nav may drop short of the main entrance. Continue until you see brown signs on A128.

Download the what3words app and navigate to: pretty.then.hoping. This will bring you directly to the Secret Nuclear Bunker.

Public Transport Directions

By Public Transport: Bus service: The 501 bus service runs every hour and stops near the Secret Nuclear Bunker on request. For detailed timetable information please check the Arriva website www.arrivabus.co.uk , or call the Traveline public transport information service on 08700 200 22 33. Rail travel: The nearest mainline train stations are Brentwood or Shenfield (Taxis available – about 7 miles). For train times ring National Rail Enquiries on 0845 748 4950. Accessible by Public Transport: Brentwood station is 7 miles away.

Nuclear Essex - Secret Nuclear Bunker

Type:Historic Site

Secret Nuclear Bunker, Ongar Road, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 0LA

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Opening Times

Season (2 Sept 2024 - 31 Jan 2050)

* November 1st to end of February
We are open Thursday to Sunday inclusive, 10am to 4pm as well as being usually open during school holidays and half term.

Last entry is usually 1 hour before closing time.

Summer:
March 1st to October 31st
We are open every day 10am to 4pm during the week and 10am to 5pm weekends & bank holidays.

Last entry is usually 1 hour before closing time.

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