When is the next open day at The Bunker museum in Hatfield?

The Welwyn Hatfield Neighbourhood Policing Team is holding the open day on Sunday, March 17, between 10am and 5pm.

Places must be booked in advance. To book your place, visit the Hatfield Bunker website at hatfieldbunker.co.uk  

Inside The Bunker museum in Hatfield Police Station. (Image: Hertfordshire Constabulary)

The Bunker is a free museum inside Hatfield Police Station which celebrates the Grade II-listed Art Deco building’s heritage as a former aircraft factory.

It includes photos, historical items, original film footage, dioramas and models that tell the story of the building from its origins in 1933 as the headquarters of the de Havilland Aircraft Company, through to its current use as a police station.

The award-winning museum was created as a public engagement initiative to foster better relations between the police and the local community, particularly schoolchildren.

There is an emphasis on hands-on learning for schools, and visitors can handle historical artefacts from the war as well as some of the modern equipment used by the police.

How to book your place at the next The Bunker Open Day

Places must be booked in advance.

To book your place, visit the Hatfield Bunker website at www.hatfieldbunker.co.uk and leave a message on the booking Enquiry Form by clicking a blank date on the calendar.

Staff will then contact you. Please remember to state how many places you wish to book.

PCSO Anne Devine, from the Welwyn Hatfield Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “Our open days are always extremely popular so we are pleased to announce this exciting news.

“If you’ve not yet visited, we hope you can come along! It’s a fascinating insight into our local history, with lots of interesting artefacts and exhibits.

“The open day also gives you the opportunity to speak to us about any issues you want to raise.

"We really value your views on local policing so come and let us know whilst you explore The Bunker!”