Western Approaches

A must for any WW2 fan. The staff were really friendly and knowledgeable too. The museum walks you through the history of the war rooms and the role they played. Keep a look out for Churchill's bath and the attention to detail when passing down the street scene with shops. The main Operations Room is impressive and lovingly restored to how it used to look.

Went the 1,st time with a friend,as we read a lot of wartime stories,loved it seeing all the things we had read about in real life. Second time took my daughter and granddaughters aged 6 and 3,wondered how they would react,but they both loved it,all the interactions and dressing up,the eldest understood some of what the items were.

Visited yesterday, 1st April, it was a tremendous place really created an atmosphere of WW2. My grandad was on the merchant navy at the time was involved in the Atlantic convoys and saw action on as machine gunner when attack by the Luftwaffe and on one occasion a surfaced u boat. Western Approaches was the command and control centre for the battle of the Atlantic and it made me feel a connection to my grandad imagining what he and all the others went through. I was so engrossed I didn’t take pics so I’ve added a couple of images from Google

Having read Andrew Robert’s Winston Churchill book and the significance of the Battle of Britain during WWII- I was glad that Liverpool has developed this museum, and also a must for all war enthusiasts. Located just a five-minute walk from Albert Dock, this museum offers an interesting insight into Liverpool’s role during the Battle of the Atlantic. However, when compared to the Churchill War Rooms in London, it falls noticeably short. While it has potential, the experience feels underdeveloped and could benefit from greater attention to detail. The entrance is at street level, where tickets are purchased, followed by a descent down a staircase to begin the visit. The experience starts with a short video outlining the Battle of the Atlantic, which sets the scene well. Visitors then explore about a dozen rooms, each showcasing a different aspect of wartime operations. Unfortunately, the exhibits rely heavily on static displays and written descriptions, with only a handful of videos to break up the text-heavy presentation. Features such as the battle craft blackboard and maps of craft locations, while intriguing, would have been greatly enhanced by interactive or audio explanations. A more immersive approach, including guided audio or augmented reality features, could bring these displays to life and engage visitors more effectively. That said, it remains a valuable museum for understanding Liverpool’s critical contribution to the war effort. While not on par with the immersive storytelling and historical depth of the Churchill War Rooms, it serves as a good local tribute to a vital chapter of World War II history.

Hidden gem of history well preserved and curated with extensive descriptions of everything. I visited at a quiet time so it was easy to explore at my own pace and have a good look at all the exhibits.

Such a great place to visit when in Liverpool. The control rooms are exactly like they were in 1945. The entire place only takes about 30 min to complete.

This Bunker museum is such a great attraction for an afternoon in Liverpool. Some parts of it are interactive and a lot of history can be learned in this mighty corner. Definitely worth spending some time in there.

It was very interesting to learn about the battle of the Atlantic, which is very often overlooked. It was nice to see genuine artifacts and medals from the time.