Discover the Secret Cold War History of the ROC Underground Bunker at Holbeach.
Holbeach ROC Post, Lincolnshire, PE12 7PP
Saturday 19th September 2026
Discover the military observation post in Holbeach, just a stone's throw away from the road. Take a visit down the ladder to the bunker itself and hear more stories! Retired members of the Royal Observer Corps will share the history of the service and their memories of times spent in the bunker, monitoring for impending nuclear attacks.
The medical declaration which will need signing on the day is as follows. If not signed, access will not be allowed down the bunker.
Self-Declaration of Medical Fitness:
On arrival to the event, we will ask you if you wish to go down into the bunker. The room itself is fairly small and enclosed and requires you to descend and ascend a 9ft ladder to access. For this reason, the bunker is not suitable for anyone with medical conditions which may be affected by this, including but not limited to:
If this does not apply to you and you still wish to enter the bunker, you will need to complete a self declaration of medical fitness before you may access the underground post.
If you cannot or do not wish to access the post, the majority of the tour will be taking place on the surface, and actually seeing the room itself will make up only a very small part of the experience.
The medical declaration which will need signing on the day is as follows. If not signed, access will not be allowed down the bunker.
Self-Declaration of Medical Fitness:
On arrival to the event, we will ask you if you wish to go down into the bunker. The room itself is fairly small and enclosed and requires you to descend and ascend a 9ft ladder to access. For this reason, the bunker is not suitable for anyone with medical conditions which may be affected by this, including but not limited to:
| Asthma or shortness of breath | Nervous disorders |
| Epilepsy or blackouts | Back or disc related problems |
| High / low blood pressure | Mobility problems |
| Hand injuries or weakness | Claustrophobia |
| Heart related problems | Balance problems |
If you cannot or do not wish to access the post, the majority of the tour will be taking place on the surface, and actually seeing the room itself will make up only a very small part of the experience.
