Museums · East of England
Bawdsey Transmitter Block Radar Museum
In or near Alderton.
Bawdsey Transmitter Block Radar Museum — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Felixstowe · 5.0 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Bawdsey Transmitter Block Radar Museum is a museum located in england-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Bawdsey Transmitter Block Radar Museum is a heritage site showcasing the history of radar, including its development during World War II. Visitors can explore interactive exhibits, a timeline of radar technology, and simulations related to aircraft tracking.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bawdsey Cliff SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bawdsey Transmitter Block Radar Museum is located in the East of England. This museum focuses on the history of radar technology and its development during the Second World War. The site is notable for its role in the early days of radar and is part of the Bawdsey Manor estate, a key location in the evolution of British military technology.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9936, 1.4088
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Bawdsey
- Postcode
- IP12 3BA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
- Phone
- 07821 162879
- Nearest railway station
- Felixstowe — 5 km
- Opening
- April - November, 11am - 4pm (last admission 3pm)
- Official site
- www.bawdseyradar.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/389502888 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bawdsey Transmitter Block Radar Museum?
- Bawdsey Transmitter Block Radar Museum is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP12 3BA), in the parish of Bawdsey.
- What is Bawdsey Transmitter Block Radar Museum?
- Bawdsey Transmitter Block Radar Museum — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bawdsey Transmitter Block Radar Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Felixstowe, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP12 3BA.
- Is Bawdsey Transmitter Block Radar Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Bawdsey Transmitter Block Radar Museum is part of the Bawdsey Cliff SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Bawdsey Transmitter Block Radar Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Felixstowe, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP12 3BA.