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Western Approaches Hq, The Map Room

Location pin

Western Approaches HQ 1-3 Rumford Street Exchange Flags, Liverpool, L2 8SZ - 

  • Credit card

    From
    £500 min spend

  • Users

    Up to
    120 standing

Walk through hidden rooms and discover the stories locked in the wartime bunker that protected the tactics and secrets of the British Armed Forces plotting to bulwark the Western Approaches and aid the Allied victory.

The Map Room was the nerve centre of the bunker and today provides an inspiring room for all events. Nowhere else can offer such a sense of history. An ideal venue if you were looking for a themed event.

Capacity & layout

Standing

Standing

up to 120

Theatre

Theatre

up to 100

Boardroom

Boardroom

up to 50

Cabaret

Cabaret

up to 50

Amenities

Premises parking

Premises parking

Audio & visual

TV screen

TV screen

WiFi

WiFi

Location

Reviews

  • Tasha Rousseau

    July 2021

    We took the kiddos (8 y/o girl and 4 y/o boy) to this and we had an absolute blast! The kids had a tough time picking which room was their favorite. While they were interacting with the room items, the hubs and I actually got to read the info about the bunker. It leaves you feeling appreciative for all the hard work, time, and intellect that went into winning WWII. Dave at the front desk was extremely helpful! Wish we lived closer so we could explore it again. Highly recommend!

  • John Pindar

    September 2021

    We were recommended to visit this exhibition when we were in Liverpool. The tickets were a bit pricey but I don't think they have any other funding. Very interesting with all the paraphernalia needed to oversee the Atlantic convoys.

  • Nicky Balch

    September 2021

    Not knowing that this existed in Liverpool, we had a very pleasant visit this morning. We loved the tickets, presented as wartime passes, which added to our experience. Seeing first hand how hard it was for those working toward getting our fleet in the right place at the right time to defeat the enemy was a truly humbling experience. Interactive elements made it a definite must for all the family.

  • Rob Smith

    November 2021

    Very authentic museum based in the bunker where the Western Approaches were controlled. Museum could do with a little more explanation about what happened there and how they worked, perhaps more photos would have brought their work to life. Lots of fun hands on activities for children, especially enjoyed the Morse deciphering section.

  • Derek Platten

    October 2021

    Loads of interesting info but the whole place has clearly been done on a tiny budget. Needs much more interactive displays.