Name: Air Raid Shelters
Rating: 5.0

Air Raid Shelters

Stockport Air Raid Shelters, Chestergate, Stockport, UK

1-90 Years

Paid

Description

Air Raid Shelters Experience, Step back in time and experience life during the blackout of wartime Britain with a visit to the historic underground tunnels carved into natural sandstone cliffs. These Air Raid Shelters offer an in-depth look into the daily lives of local people during the 1940s. With the help of state-of-the-art audio guides, visitors can immerse themselves in wartime experiences, exploring the various displays within the tunnels. The site provides a unique opportunity to understand the challenges of living through air raids, blackouts, and the tension of the time.

The admission price for Stockport’s Air Raid Shelters is £5.50 for adults, while concessions for those aged 60 and above, as well as students, are priced at £4. Children under 16 can enter for free when accompanied by a paying adult.

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Features

Paid
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Explorer Tours: Going Underground: Join a fully guided evening tour, typically held on the first Tuesday of each month from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Explore areas of the tunnels not usually open to the public, including unlit and reinforced sections, and gain insight into Stockport’s air raid preparations during WWII. Duration: 1.5 hours.
Family Tours: A child-friendly version of the explorer tours, designed to take children aged 7-10 years back in time to experience life during World War II. The darkened tunnels give young adventurers a glimpse of what it was like to live during the war. Family tours are available only during school holidays.
Private Tours: Tailor-made for groups, private tours offer an intimate, in-depth look at Stockport’s wartime history, bringing ‘The Home Front’ to life. These tours can also take you to parts of the tunnels not accessible during the daytime. Group visits seeking a more personalized and exclusive tour experience.
School Trips: Stockport Museums offer an educational and engaging experience for school pupils. History comes to life as students learn about wartime Britain and the role Stockport played during World War II. Inspiring the next generation through hands-on historical exploration.
Gift Shop: After your tour, be sure to stop by the museum’s gift shop. Choose from a wide range of mementos, including handcrafted jewellery, books, retro toys, and pocket money souvenirs.

Facilities

Parking nearby.
Toilets and accessible toilets.

Website

Contact

Video

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Admission Prices for Royston Cave:
- Adults: £5.50
- Concessions (ages 60+ and students): £4
- Children under 16: Free with a paying adult
- Leisure Key: Free (Upon presenting a valid Leisure Key pass)
Explorer Tours Going Underground: Adults (16 years and over): £12.50
Family Tours: Children & Accompanying adults: £7.50 per adult
Private Tours: £10.00 per person, Group Minimum: 15 people
Additional Information:
- No charge for companions of visitors with a registered disability.
- No charge for Art Pass members (with a valid Art Pass).

Pricing URL: https://stockport-museums.arttickets.org.uk/stockport-air-raid-shelters

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Opening hours:

Monday: Closed
Tuesday to Friday: 1pm to 5pm
Saturday: 10am to 5pm
Sunday: 11am to 4pm
Bank holidays: Closed

Address: Stockport Air Raid Shelters, Chestergate, Stockport, UK

Post Code: SK1 1NE

Council: Stockport

County: Greater Manchester

Parking: The nearest car parks are Heaton Lane (near Mersey Square), Grand Central (near the Railway Station) and Merseyway Shopping Centre. Parking charges apply.
Bus: Visit Transport for Greater Manchester or use the route explorer to plan your journey.