Western Approaches HQ Museum - The Battle of the Atlantic Experience

Have been wanting to visit this for a number of years ,but finally got the chance. Took my grandson aged 13 and he was fascinated by it all. A living museum where you get the feel of being part of the story it portrays. For a realistic price you get 1 year free admission to return as many times as you like, and at the end of the tour there is tea and coffee/biscuits just put a few pennies in the box. All profits go to expanding and preserving the building.

Visited here with my Canadian girlfriend while she was visiting Liverpool was a great experience from start to finish. Was able to take our time walking round and taking everything in was really an eye opener and great to see the command centre plus the cramped conditions inside. We both had fun and she loved the Canada room felt like home also was very nice to have tea and biscuits afterwards at war time prices. Also have souvenirs to take home afterwards to remind you of the visit

This is a fascinating museum with a wealth of history to share. An unknown part of the war story about ordinary people doing an extraordinary job. It is expensive and, if it is to be able to continue, it needs to be able to attract more visitors so needs to be cheaper.

Just visited this museum and it was great. It gives an ability to touch and breath recent history, which you only see in books on movies like "Sink the Bismarck". It was
£13.50 to get in (but keep your ticket and you can return again for free) we also had the guided tour and it was well worth the one off payment of £20 per group, it was refreshing to hear all the inside info passed on from such an enthusiastic guide. If you are visiting Liverpool you might see the Beatles tour and other museums but this museum shows the real heroes to which we owe so much. It was a real privilege to see, don't leave Liverpool without seeing this.

An amazing secret from World War II, this original building was the HQ of Britain’s response to the Battle of the Atlantic. Hidden for 75 years the facility can now be visited and it’s possible to imagine the life of the people, many of them aged between 17 and 21, who worked here. We took a guided tour with Olivia who knew so much about the function and purpose of the work undertaken here.

A bonus is that our entrance fee entitles us to visit again for 12 months so we can come and look around on our own. Magical.

An underground WWII bunker that was secret for decades even after the war ended. It tells the story of people's different experiences in wartime. The role of women is clearly highlighted.Documents ,original equipment, uniforms, rooms left as they were, are all on display. Reminded me of the Cabinet war rooms.
The videos you can watch clearly show the impact on the home front with original footage. I loved the row of shops at the end (especially the sweet shop) . The whole thing is a step back in time
Excellent attention paid to covid measures. There was a one way system plenty of hand gel and staff cleaning . It is a large place so you didn't feel it was over crowded . The staff are fantastic- so knowledgeable and helpful.
If you are a local it will make you wonder why you haven't been before and if you are a visitor you would want to visit again on your return (tickets are valid for 1 year).

My family and I visited early afternoon and spent a thoroughly enjoyable 90 minutes touring the rooms and exhibits. There is a one way system in place and regular hand sanitiser stations to reassure visitors. There is plenty of space to socially distance and we felt relaxed and comfortable throughout. You feel as if you are stepping back in time as you travel underground to explore the many rooms where talented individuals made decisions which helped to win the Battle of the Atlantic. Staff are welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable. Well worth a visit.

Located down a small side street, this Museum gives a fascinating insight into the top secret work carried out by Naval personnel during WW2. The route around the self guided tour takes you through a maze of rooms and offices hidden deep underground. Housing original equipment and documentation, you are transported back in time and we spent an hour and a half soaking up British history at it's best. Very interesting and informative, well worth a visit.

What a hidden gem. Been twice now and a wonderful museum that is highly recommended. Spent a weekend at their 1940’s event and everyone connected with the museum was helpful. The Ops Room scenario really bought home the vital role this building played during WWII

An interesting museum to be sure, staff were incredibly friendly, lots on interactive displays, videos, stamps, morse code rooms and little tid bits of information scattered about. The little passports you get to find stamps around the museum for is a really nice touch. Gift shop was affordable but actual entry prices are on the high side which we were a bit shocked at (not to mention if you wanted a guided tour) understandably you have to keep the lights on but when most other attractions are free you would expect a more competitive price however that doesn't take away from the actual museum as it was still worth the money to have a look around just isn't very budget friendly.