Stockport Air Raid Shelters
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Nicknamed the 'Chestergate Hotel,' this underground tunnel had beds, lights, and even flushing toilets.

📜 World War II purpose-built public air raid shelters, now a museum.
🔍 Carved into sandstone cliffs, once housed up to 6,500 people.

Why Go

🏛️ Explore a unique WWII historical site
🚶 Walk nearly a mile of underground tunnels
🚽 See original features like flushing toilets and bunk beds
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Educational for all ages, especially families

Why Avoid

🚫 Closed Mondays and bank holidays

Tips

🅿️ Easily accessible by car and public transport in central Stockport.

Cost

💰 Charges for tickets, seniors/students get discounts, accompanied children free.

Hours

🕒 Open Tuesdays through Sundays, closed Mondays and bank holidays.

Last updated 28 days ago

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