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Drakelow Tunnels

Near Kidderminster, Worcestershire

A secret underground factory that became a nuclear bunker.

In 1941 miles of tunnels were dug into a sandstone hill near Kidderminster as a shadow factory for Rover, making aircraft engine parts safe from bombing. In the Cold War, part of it was turned into a Regional Seat of Government, where officials would run the West Midlands after a nuclear attack.

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When
1941 to 1990s
Where
52.3800, -2.2680
Group
Secret bunkers & war sites

Visiting

Open on certain days for guided tours.

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