Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Stockport Air Raid Shelters
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Stockport Air Raid Shelters — a museum in england-west-midlands, 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
- Stockport · 0.6 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Stockport Air Raid Shelters is a museum located in england-west-midlands, 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 Stockport Air Raid Shelters are a network of underground tunnels carved into sandstone cliffs, providing a glimpse into life during wartime Britain in the 1940s. Visitors can explore nearly a mile of tunnels that once accommodated thousands of people during air raids in World War II.
Place summary
Stockport Air Raid Shelters is a museum located in the West Midlands, postcode SK1. This site features a network of underground shelters used during World War II, providing insight into wartime civilian life. The shelters are a significant historical remnant of the period.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4103, -2.1596
- District
- Stockport
- Parish
- Stockport, unparished area
- Postcode
- SK1 1NE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stockport
- Nearest railway station
- Stockport — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Tuesday to Friday 1pm to 5pm; Saturday 10am to 5pm; Sunday 11am to 4pm; closed Monday and bank holidays
- Official site
- www.stockport.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: node/9060765357 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stockport Air Raid Shelters?
- Stockport Air Raid Shelters is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK1 1NE), in the parish of Stockport, unparished area.
- What is Stockport Air Raid Shelters?
- Stockport Air Raid Shelters — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Stockport Air Raid Shelters?
- The nearest railway station is Stockport, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK1 1NE.
- How do I get to Stockport Air Raid Shelters?
- The nearest railway station is Stockport, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK1 1NE.