Overview

• Subterranea Britannica’s research now lists 284 fallout shelters across the UK, eight more than recorded a few months ago.
• The sprawling underground network includes Cold War regional war rooms, anti-aircraft operation posts and radar stations dating back to WWII.
• Some bunkers remain operational in strategic locations from London and Scotland to Cardiff and the Isle of Wight.
• Demand for private safe rooms has risen by as much as 400%, with basic models starting at £10,000 and luxury bunkers exceeding £3 million.
• The Dersingham bunker in Norfolk is set for auction on May 8, underscoring the market value of Cold War-era structures.