Where is Greenham Control Tower?

Greenham Control Tower is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG19 8DB), in the parish of Greenham.

How do I get to Greenham Control Tower?

The nearest railway station is Newbury Racecourse, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG19 8DB.

Is Greenham Control Tower a protected site?

Yes — Greenham Control Tower is part of the Greenham and Crookham Commons SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).

How do I get to Greenham Control Tower?

The nearest railway station is Newbury Racecourse, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG19 8DB.

Museums · South East England

Greenham Control Tower

In or near Donnington.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited★ 4.6 · 1,564 Google reviews

Greenham Control Tower — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Greenham Common memorial - geograph.org.uk - 1187862 — Graham Horn — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year: Year-round
Nearest railway station: Newbury Racecourse · 2.4 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Greenham Control Tower is a museum located in england-south-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

Greenham Control Tower is a historical site that served as a military control tower during the Cold War and WWII. Visitors can explore exhibitions detailing its history, enjoy panoramic views of Greenham Common, and participate in various community events. The site also features real-time air-traffic control displays and a café.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Greenham and Crookham Commons SSSI
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Greenham Control Tower is a museum located in South-East England. It served as a key military facility during the Cold War, highlighting its historical significance. The site offers insights into military operations and the period's geopolitical context.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 51.3822, -1.2844
District: West Berkshire
Parish: Greenham
Postcode: RG19 8DB
Parliamentary constituency: Newbury
Phone: 01635 44145
Nearest railway station: Newbury Racecourse — 2.4 km
Official site: www.greenhamtower.org.uk

Sources

osm: way/422788876 (ODbL)

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