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Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker
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The Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker is a former government-owned nuclear bunker located at Hack Green, Cheshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Nantwich · 4.2 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
About
The Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker is a former government-owned nuclear bunker located at Hack Green, Cheshire, England.
Photo gallery
Official information
Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker is a museum located in Cheshire that showcases the history and operations of a Cold War nuclear bunker. Visitors can explore the authentic rooms, view nuclear weapons displays, and participate in activities like the Soviet Spy Mouse Trail.
From the Wikipedia article
The Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker is a former government-owned nuclear bunker located at Hack Green, Cheshire, England.
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Background
History
The first military use of the area was in World War II, when a Starfish site was established at Hack Green. Its purpose was to confuse Luftwaffe bombers looking for the vital railway junction at Crewe. A ground-controlled interception (GCI) radar station was added. In the 1950s, the site was modernised as part of the ROTOR project. This included the provision of a substantial semi-sunk reinforced concrete bunker or blockhouse (type R6). The station, officially designated RAF Hack Green, was also known as Mersey Radar. It provided an air traffic control service to military aircraft crossing civil airspace. The site was abandoned and remained derelict for many years until taken over by the…
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- Coordinates
- 53.0268, -2.5307
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Baddington
- Postcode
- CW5 8BL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester South and Eddisbury
- Phone
- 01270 262610
- Nearest railway station
- Nantwich — 4.2 km
- Opening
- Open 10am to 4pm; closed Mondays & Tuesdays except school Summer & Easter holidays and bank holidays.
- Official site
- www.hackgreen.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker?
- Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CW5 8BL), in the parish of Baddington.
- What is Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker?
- The Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker is a former government-owned nuclear bunker located at Hack Green, Cheshire, England.
- How do I get to Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker?
- The nearest railway station is Nantwich, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CW5 8BL.
- How do I get to Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker?
- The nearest railway station is Nantwich, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CW5 8BL.