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Western Approaches Museum - The Battle of the Atlantic Experience, Liverpool

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Military Museum · Hidden Gem · History Museum
Head underground to explore a site where World War II strategies were coordinated at Western Approaches Museum - The Battle of the Atlantic Experience. The war museum tells the story of the Battle of the Atlantic and details the importance of this bunker in winning the fight against German U-boats. A self-guided tour takes you around the subterranean complex, which has been restored to look as it did during the conflict. Photos and information displays distributed throughout provide additional context to the historical place. Please be aware that there are lots of stairs, and the attraction may not be suitable for those with walking difficulties. Plan your Western Approaches Museum - The Battle of the Atlantic Experience visit and explore what else you can see and do in Liverpool using our Liverpool trip itinerary planner.
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  • By annemanchester
    What a find - incredible stories of WW2 and the amazing work and achievements carried out in this building. Went with boys 9 and 11 and they loved it. Really visual - not stuffy - interactive with...  more »
  • By Overlandcampers
    Just such a hidden gem. The story of the western approaches is amazing and especially off the young women that worked there (See Lindybeigh on YouTube for an amazing video about them) Staff amazing...  more »
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  • By Paul Robinson
    A fabulous and educational day out. I last visited in 1994, not long after the bunker was opened to the public. A wonderful insight into the operations carried out during the war and the Liverpool Blitz. Well worth a visit.
  • By G Frost
    This is a place well worth seeking out. Easy to find once you know it exists it will appeal to those that know and appreciate the importance of the Battle of the Atlantic. It’s in the original location which makes it more effective and although ageing, as everything does, it gives an excellent appreciation of what it must have been like to undertake such a critical part of WW2.
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