The facility was kept strictly confidential by the British government until it was decommissioned and sold to private owners in 1993.
The bunker was designed to withstand a direct hit from a nuclear weapon by housing essential government operations 30 feet underground.
It contains a complete, functioning BBC studio designed to broadcast government messages to survivors in the event of an attack.
The complex includes a collection of genuine Soviet-era radiation detection equipment and military hardware.
The original radar station at this site played a role in the Chain Home radar network during the Battle of Britain.
The facility maintains its own independent water supply and ventilation filtration systems to support occupants during a nuclear fallout.
It features a rare example of a Cold War-era 'Regional Government Headquarters' (RGHQ) layout.
The bunker's internal communication hub still contains original teleprinter equipment used for government messaging.
Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker is a former government-controlled facility designed to maintain civil authority in the event of a nuclear strike. Originally constructed as a World War II radar station, the site was later converted into a regional seat of government during the Cold War. The bunker extends two levels underground and covers over 35,000 square feet of floor space. It served as one of the UK’s primary early warning radar sites, monitoring airspace throughout the 20th century. Today, the facility operates as an interactive museum housing thousands of authentic Cold War artifacts and declassified equipment. Visitors walk through original decontamination rooms, radio communication hubs, and the former BBC broadcast studio designated for wartime announcements. The site remains one of the largest preserved secret bunker complexes accessible to the public in the United Kingdom. It is situated in rural Cheshire, utilizing its original concrete blast-proof doors and ventilation systems as part of the tour experience.
The main operations room and the heavy blast doors at the primary entrance.
Bring a warm jacket, as the underground environment remains cool throughout the year.
Dedicate time to read the extensive signage, as many displays feature technical manuals and declassified documents.
Use the provided interactive audio-visual stations for deeper context on the specific military hardware on display.
Avoid assuming all displays are interactive; some delicate artifacts are strictly hands-off.
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays; operates on a seasonal basis with extended availability during school holidays.
Wear comfortable, flat shoes with good grip due to potentially uneven flooring in the bunker passageways.
