Where is Clifford Road Tunnels?

Clifford Road Tunnels is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP4 1PJ), in the parish of Ipswich, unparished area.

How do I get to Clifford Road Tunnels?

The nearest railway station is Derby Road, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP4 1PJ.

Who owns Clifford Road Tunnels?

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Is Clifford Road Tunnels a protected site?

Yes — Clifford Road Tunnels is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).

How do I get to Clifford Road Tunnels?

The nearest railway station is Derby Road, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP4 1PJ.

Museums · East of England

Clifford Road Tunnels

In or near Playford.

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Clifford Road Tunnels is a museum about life on the home front during World War II. The museum is located in a former air raid shelter, and is open to the public and to private and school groups. The

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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

Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the Clifford Road Tunnels, the nearest railway station is Derby Road, located 0.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is IP4 1PJ. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.

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Clifford Road Tunnels is a museum about life on the home front during World War II. The museum is located in a former air raid shelter, and is open to the public and to private and school groups. The displays in the lengthy tunnels take a visitor through various aspects of life during the war, including rationing and military activity. One section of the tunnels recreates the conditions when the shelter was in use, with dim lighting, wooden benches, and the sounds of an air raid outside. The museum is open the second weekend of each month from April to October, with some additional evening openings. It is also possible to arrange guided tours and group visits at other times.

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Official information

Clifford Road Tunnels is a historical site that offers visitors a glimpse into the past, showcasing the tunnels used during World War II. The site provides an educational experience about the local history and the significance of these tunnels during wartime.

Protected designations

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

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Background

History

The Clifford Road air raid shelter, located under the playground of Clifford Road Primary School in Ipswich, was built during the first months of WWII. It was an unusually solid construction, capable of holding several hundred people. After the war, it was sealed up and largely forgotten. In 1989, workmen digging a pond in the school grounds discovered one of the original stairways leading into the shelter. The structure had survived with little more than a few leaks.

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Coordinates: 52.0553, 1.1763
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

wikipedia: Clifford Road Tunnels (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Clifford Road Tunnels?: Clifford Road Tunnels is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP4 1PJ), in the parish of Ipswich, unparished area.
What is Clifford Road Tunnels?: Clifford Road Tunnels is a museum about life on the home front during World War II. The museum is located in a former air raid shelter, and is open to the public and to private and school groups. The
How do I get to Clifford Road Tunnels?: The nearest railway station is Derby Road, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP4 1PJ.
Who owns Clifford Road Tunnels?: Clifford Road Tunnels is owned by | employees =.
Is Clifford Road Tunnels a protected site?: Yes — Clifford Road Tunnels is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Clifford Road Tunnels?: The nearest railway station is Derby Road, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP4 1PJ.