Join Ella and Arthur on a time-bending adventure as they sneak around the Western Approaches HQ tactical unit from the Second World War. Complete dares, look for clues and follow the steps of the Royal Naval Service in order to be part of the elite Time Travellers Club. Visit us this half-term for an educational …

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JOIN US FOR V FOR VICTORY’S REENACTOR TAKEOVER WEEKEND EVENT AT WESTERN APPROACHES! On February 25th-26th, ‘V for Victory’ is inviting the general public to enjoy and experience their depiction of wartime scenarios, such as Sink the Bismark. This is a wonderful opportunity for visitors to be taken back through time at no extra cost. …

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Our brand new free family trail has launched at Western Approaches HQ alongside our International Time Travelling Agency, an exclusive group for families that will get you a 10% discount in all Big Heritage shops. Join Elly and Arthur on a time-bending adventure as they sneak around the top secret Second World War bunker. Complete …

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Spring Season

We have a busy season coming up filled with events for the whole family to enjoy! All events are free with a valid entry permit unless otherwise stated. Further details can be found on the events page.

A multimillion-pound scheme centred around historic WW2 German submarine U-534.

On 22 February, Western Approaches HQ Museum unveiled a new permanent display to commemorate 80 years since the arduous Arctic Convoys.

Can you help our superheroes solve the mystery? There’s been a robbery in the bunker, and we need your help to figure out what’s been taken, and which dastardly villains are to blame!

Thank you to everyone who entered our recent Artic Convoys Writing Competition. We received 65 entrants and were amazed by the quality, creativity and knowledge of all who entered.

Western Approaches HQ are bringing back our annual Wartime Weekend for the third year in a row. Taking place over Valentine’s weekend (12th and 13th of February), we plan to make the event bigger and better than ever, with our operations room scenario bringing the building to life, vintage vehicles out in the street and vintage stalls …

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