Ipswich World War Two museum Clifford Road Tunnels reopens after being shut for two months

A popular World War Two museum nestled beneath an Ipswich primary school has reopened after being shut for two months.

The team behind Clifford Road Tunnels, a series of air raid shelters beneath Clifford Road Primary School, has welcomed customers today.

The museum typically opens once per month – the second weekend – between April and October.

However, it was closed for its planned openings in August and September due to circumstances outside of the team’s control.

It is also due to welcome customers on October 26 and 27 for its final viewings until April next year.

A spokeswoman for the museum said: “I am pleased to announce that The Clifford Road Tunnels is reopening for our penultimate public viewings.”

Clifford Road Tunnels, formerly Clifford Road Air Raid Museum, were discovered by a workman digging a pond in 1989.

Three shelters were built beneath the school, which were transformed into a museum and operated entirely by volunteers.

The museum allows visitors to explore treasures and artefacts from the Second World War.

Visitors can visit from 11am to 3pm and entrance is gained via Tennyson Road.