Located just 7 miles from Manchester City Centre, Stockport Air Raid Shelters imaginatively takes you back in time to World War II. These purpose built civilian air raid shelters were used in wartime Britain. Allowing you to glimpse at life underground, this works well alongside a visit to Imperial War Museum North to learn more about conflict in Britain.
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Stockport Air Raid Shelters
Complete with the original beds, flushing toilets, kitchen facilities, this visitor attraction works well for all the family. There is even a cell for those that misbehaved! Look out for tours that gives you the low down on life in the shelters during war time Britain. Our guide used her first-hand experience of the air raid shelters to recount stories & songs from the home front. Staff were second to none, helping us to truly capture the war time experience.
Braver visitors may want to checking out the Explorer Tours that offers you the opportunity to discover parts of the tunnels that are not accessible in the daytime in the dark! Both adult & children explorer tours are available but booking is essential as they can book up quickly. You also have the option of self guided tours too.
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