Uploaded January 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Hello Sports Fans, this is our visit to Merstham AAOR just off the M23. Originally part of Pendell Army Camp this Anti Aircraft Command operations room was in service from 1951 until 1960 when the camp was removed to make way for the M23.
The site was taken over in the early 1960s and allocated to the Metropolitan Police and remained in their possession until 1991.
We made our way along the front of the Operations Building to see if we could find a way in. Luckily the gate has been removed and there is a large hole in the wall to climb in to.
You’ll notice that almost immediately, Dan becomes uneasy, scanning his surroundings apprehensively.
With my senses heightened I hesitantly edged into the building to see for myself. Meanwhile, Dan rummaged around in the debris outside to fashion himself a makeshift weapon for protection.
As I try to justify to Dan, and myself that it was just the noise of the water dripping down from the ceiling and playing tricks with our minds. We navigated onwards towards the left and rear of the building.
At this point as we anxiously progressed around the corner we both heard the sound of voices conversing to each other coming from somewhere inside. Annoying, the sound quality on my GoPro doesn’t seem to pick it up.
Both of us instantly turned and retreated towards the entrance. I wasn’t sure where the voices came from and I was worried that there may be someone outside that we could hear trying to get in.
I covered my head torch and sheepishly peered my head out of the doorway to listen.
We actually ended up coming back the following week, unfortunately, in vain as we couldn’t gain access because the opening had been boarded up. We did however manage to explore the outer edge of the command centre and found a small hatchway into a creepy side boiler room.
Regrettably we just couldn’t shake the uneasy feeling that we was experiencing but after a few deep breaths, we decided to continue with our exploration.
Looking down the corridor it seemed somebody was inhabiting the small room in the corner. A blanket was laid down and a table overturned with some material neatly hung on the legs.
I didn’t say anything to Dan at the time as I didn’t want to worry him.
What3words Exact location
Entry point A ///holds.toward.remark
Entry point B ///palm.scar.heavy
Bunker location ///pools.pose.vibrate
Hello Sports Fans, this is our visit to Merstham AAOR just off the M23. Originally part of Pendell Army Camp this Anti Aircraft Command operations room was in service from 1951 until 1960 when the camp was removed to make way for the M23.
The site was taken over in the early 1960s and allocated to the Metropolitan Police and remained in their possession until 1991.
We made our way along the front of the Operations Building to see if we could find a way in. Luckily the gate has been removed and there is a large hole in the wall to climb in to.
You’ll notice that almost immediately, Dan becomes uneasy, scanning his surroundings apprehensively.
With my senses heightened I hesitantly edged into the building to see for myself. Meanwhile, Dan rummaged around in the debris outside to fashion himself a makeshift weapon for protection.
As I try to justify to Dan, and myself that it was just the noise of the water dripping down from the ceiling and playing tricks with our minds. We navigated onwards towards the left and rear of the building.
At this point as we anxiously progressed around the corner we both heard the sound of voices conversing to each other coming from somewhere inside. Annoying, the sound quality on my GoPro doesn’t seem to pick it up.
Both of us instantly turned and retreated towards the entrance. I wasn’t sure where the voices came from and I was worried that there may be someone outside that we could hear trying to get in.
I covered my head torch and sheepishly peered my head out of the doorway to listen.
We actually ended up coming back the following week, unfortunately, in vain as we couldn’t gain access because the opening had been boarded up. We did however manage to explore the outer edge of the command centre and found a small hatchway into a creepy side boiler room.
Regrettably we just couldn’t shake the uneasy feeling that we was experiencing but after a few deep breaths, we decided to continue with our exploration.
Looking down the corridor it seemed somebody was inhabiting the small room in the corner. A blanket was laid down and a table overturned with some material neatly hung on the legs.
I didn’t say anything to Dan at the time as I didn’t want to worry him.
What3words Exact location
Entry point A ///holds.toward.remark
Entry point B ///palm.scar.heavy
Bunker location ///pools.pose.vibrate
