Culture, arts & entertainment: things to do in Ingatestone

FRIDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER 2026
A THING TO DO THIS FRIDAY

in INGATESTONE
Estimated cost $7 (adult) Estimated duration 2-3 hours Distance away About 5 miles away
During the 1960s and 70s, nuclear attack seemed an alarming possibility. So where would local government and civil servants shelter if the South East was hit? The answer was Kelveden Hatch which housed a secret bunker under the Essex countryside, equipped with dormitories, RAF facilities and even a BBC broadcast studio. Explore this reminder of the nuclear age - and even get a cup of tea from the underground canteen.
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INGATESTONE
ESSEX
51.67°N, 0.38°E


Sunrise: 05:49
Sunset: 17:50
Moon Phase: full moon
Weather: broken clouds, 18°C max, 12°C min


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