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Hospital in the Rock

Museum·Castle District·Ticket

A secret hospital

About Hospital in the Rock

Deep in the natural caves beneath Castle Hill, a secret hospital treated the wounded during the Second World War and in 1956, and during the Cold War it was turned into a nuclear bunker. Guided tours take you through its wards and corridors.

Why it's on our list

  • A hospital inside the caves
  • A Cold War nuclear bunker
  • Guided tours

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Hospital in the Rock before you go.

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