Tours & Trails

Secrets Beneath The Surface : A Guided Tour of The Battlebox

11, 18 May • 10:30am

Embark on a journey to uncover the secrets of Signapore's only operational World War II bunker.

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Timing:

Saturday, 11 May | 10:30am - 11:30am

Saturday, 18 May | 10:30am - 11:30am

 

Venue: Fort Canning Park, 2 Cox Terrace Singapore 179622

Meeting Point: Battlebox Visitors Centre

Fee: $20/pax

Registration Link: https://bit.ly/SHF24guidedtour (Registration starts from 24 Apr, 12pm onwards)

 

The Battlebox invites you to unveil the secrets of Singapore's only operational WWII bunker built in 1936; and journey through a meticulously recreated past to experience the pulse of strategic decisions leading to the fall of Singapore.

 

This tour welcomes visitors to uncover the history of the Battlebox, including insights on the pivotal roles each room played within the labyrinthine complex. Hear everyday accounts of the soldiers who once occupied the hallowed halls.





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