The D-Day Bunker

As part of the Southwick Revival weekend, we open the bunker for tours. We had some extra guests afterwards.

100ft deep, safe from any bombs, did you know that beneath the road lies an underground labyrinth of tunnels?

Less computing power than a Casio watch but these GPO technicians keeping the lines of communication running smoothly.

Finally sorted the website www.ddaybunker.co.uk

Some weeks after 6/6/44 King George VI visited the complex and the plotting table was re-set to show the D-Day progress.

168 Steps down which also means 168 up………

Recently we hosted a very successful immersive experience for the amazing Southwick Revival. Here is a replica of the plotting table and the crest that was located in this very spot in June 1944.

Welcome to the page for the D-Day Bunker near Portsmouth UK.

Built in 1942 as a communication bunker to plot the wartime activity in the Channel, in 1944 it became the Underground Headquarters code name MIN to plot the allied invasion of Europe. Operation Neptune the landings on the Normandy beaches part of the now famous Operation Overlord also known as D-DAY.

Now used for various events, tours and film work, we are proud to grant you security clearance and you can visit yourself!