Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker

Kelvedon Hatch is the biggest and deepest Cold War nuclear bunker now open to the public. Located in the borough of Brentwood in the Essex countryside.

At the bunker, you can witness its ‘three lives’. Starting with its role as an RAF Rotor station, then a brief period as a civil defence centre to its most recent life as a Regional Government HQ. It was designed for up to 600 military and civilian personnel. The collective task would have been to organise the survival of the population in the event of a nuclear war.

The bunker site is huge so there’s plenty to see. There is also a high ropes course (additional charge for additional activities) and Nuclear races where you can run, ride, crawl and climb through a challenging cross-country and obstacle course. Nuclear High Ropes is from 6+ and priced from £22 with 6 different courses that take around 2 hours.

The entrance to the bunker looks like an unattractive brick bungalow. There are different floors to explore including the ground floor with all the ‘workings’ of the building. The upper floors are where there are the living quarters which include toilets, bunk beds, computer rooms and doctors. The tour is self-guided by personal handsets which are included in the entry price. There are several films to watch and a dressing-up area.

Further Information Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker

Is there food and drink available?

There is a canteen which serves drinks and light refreshments.

What are the main things to do?

Large underground nuclear bunker you can explore with different floors and rooms depicting how the bunker would have been used. There are toilets and a canteen.