Kelvedon Hatch - Secret Nuclear Bunker
Please note: This Halloween, the bunker will be closed to the public from Saturday 25th October to Wednesday 5th November 2025 inclusive.
Normal opening hours resume on Thursday 6th November 2025.
The event is called The Bunker Below, if you fancy a horrifically fun time check out their website at https://thebunkerbelow.com/
Bunker briefing with Mike Parrish
Take a ‘virtual’ walk around the Bunker with owner Mike Parrish and discover the complex installation that is hidden underground.
More details
This website offers a brief insight into the working life of the bunker. To get the whole story, a tour of the bunker is absolutely necessary. For more information, please visit the Admission Details page.
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Welcome to RGHQ 5.1
Come and witness the three lives of the bunker starting with its role as an RAF ROTOR Station, then a brief period as a civil defence centre through to its most recent life as a Regional Government HQ.
Designed for up to 600 military and civilian personnel, possibly even the Prime Minister, their collective task being to organise the survival of the population in the awful aftermath of a nuclear war.
It’s Not ALL About the Bunker
There’s lots more to see and do!
The Bunker site is huge… and so we’ve a few other things you could consider doing when you are here.
Nuclear High Ropes
The BIGGEST High Ropes Course in Essex and Winners of “Best Ziplining & Tree Top Adventure 2019!
Nuclear Races
We seriously #lovemud & all kinds of obstacles making for muddy, fun & totally epic award winning obstacle races. Run, walk or jog. Experience the lake-zone, zip-wire, Deathslide & much more!
