A WWII Home Front Experience
previously known as the Clifford Road Air Raid Shelter Museum
Underneath the playground at Clifford Road Primary School there are three WWII tunnel networks waiting to be explored!
The tunnels are located under the playground at Clifford Road Primary School in Ipswich. Other shelter tunnels have recently been discovered under the playground, left untouched for 80 years! We hope to develop our experience to incorporate these into our heritage experience.
We aim to bring the history under the playground to a wider, inclusive audience! The opportunities to explore a hidden world and be part of an amazing team of volunteers is on offer
Some of our treasures
general information
OPEN DAYS 2026
Public opening of The Tunnels takes place on the second weekend of each month between April and October.
We are open to the public from from 1100 am to 3pm and are located at Clifford Road Primary School, Ipswich, IP4 1PJ. Entrance on Tennyson Road, parking available in surrounding streets.
No need to book, cash and card are accepted. Please come and visit and support our unique heritage site under the playground.
Refreshments and home made cakes available to buy.
Wheelchair access
Please note that due to the steep and narrow steps down into the tunnels themselves, and the uneven nature of the floor in the tunnels, the tunnels are not accessible for wheelchair users or those with mobility issues. You are still very welcome to view some of our artifacts that we have in our welcome room above the tunnel, and enjoy a tea and some cake.
Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th April.
Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May
Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June.
Saturday 11th July and Sunday 12th July.
Saturday 15th August and Sunday 16th August.
Saturday 12th September and Sunday 13th September.
Saturday 10th October and Sunday 11th October.
ADMISSION PRICES 2026
Adults – £5.00
Children £2.50 (Under 5s free)
Concessions – £4.00*
Family Ticket – £12.00
(2 adults + up to 3 children)
We have a selection of hot drinks, refreshments and cake on offer for public opening, along with a range of artefacts and displays to view!
VOLUNTEER
Join our team of enthusiastic volunteers