Museums · East of England
Clifford Road Air Raid Shelter Museum
In or near Playford.
Clifford Road Air Raid Shelter Museum — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Derby Road · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Clifford Road Air Raid Shelter Museum is a museum located in england-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Clifford Road Air Raid Shelter Museum is a historical site that showcases a preserved air raid shelter from World War II. Visitors can explore the shelter and learn about its significance during the war, as well as the experiences of those who used it.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Clifford Road Air Raid Shelter Museum is located in the East of England, postcode IP4. This museum offers insights into civilian experiences during air raids in World War II, housed within an authentic air raid shelter.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.0554, 1.1762
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Ipswich
- Parish
- Ipswich, unparished area
- Postcode
- IP4 1PJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ipswich
- Nearest railway station
- Derby Road — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.cliffordroadshelter.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/416606334 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clifford Road Air Raid Shelter Museum?
- Clifford Road Air Raid Shelter Museum is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP4 1PJ), in the parish of Ipswich, unparished area.
- What is Clifford Road Air Raid Shelter Museum?
- Clifford Road Air Raid Shelter Museum — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Clifford Road Air Raid Shelter Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Derby Road, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP4 1PJ.
- Is Clifford Road Air Raid Shelter Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Clifford Road Air Raid Shelter Museum is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Clifford Road Air Raid Shelter Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Derby Road, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP4 1PJ.