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Cold War Bunker Guided Tours at Fort Widley

Cold War Bunker Guided Tours at Fort Widley

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The Cold War Bunker Guided Tours will take place at Fort Widley in Portsmouth on 25th August. The event is a free guided tour and provides a first-hand experience of the part Fort Widley played during the Cold War period.

Join us to experience first hand the part Fort Widley played during the Cold War period.

As part of the celebrations for Portsmouth's Centenary we are offering a unique opportunity for guided tours of the Cold War Bunker.

Our guide will take you on a one hour tour through the tunnels into the Bunker where you'll get a rare opportunity to witness how the underground Control Centre would have operated. The bunker remains unchanged since the 1950s and has only ever been used during the Great Storm of 1987.

This is a free introductory event run by the Peter Ashley Activity Centres staff and volunteers.

We ask all participants to complete a feedback form based on their experience of the event.

Your feedback will support the Charity's commitment to developing a more indepth and accessible experience of the Bunker and within the Fort.

Recommended minimum age is 8.

Under 18's are to be accompanied by an adult ( max of 2 per adult)

Tickets are available via Eventbrite until 9am on the day of the tour, however we expect this opportunity to be popular.

Tour information.

The tour will take place rain or shine so please dress appropriately and wear sensible footwear. There will be dimly lit areas, uneven surfaces, steps and inclines, therefore this tour is not suitable for those with restricted mobility. Also the tour is not suitable for dogs.

The tour will leave from inside the courtyard by the reception. It will last approximately 60 minutes.

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Cold War Bunker Guided Tours at Fort Widley takes place on Tuesday, 25 August 2026 at 18:00.

Cold War Bunker Guided Tours at Fort Widley is held at Peter Ashley Activity Centre - Fort Widley in Portsmouth (Portsdown Hill Road, Cosham, PO6 3LS).

Entry to Cold War Bunker Guided Tours at Fort Widley is free.

Tickets for Cold War Bunker Guided Tours at Fort Widley can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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