Historic houses · South East England
Old Bomb Stores
In or near Brimpton.
Old Bomb Stores — a historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Oscar Taylor — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thatcham · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Old Bomb Stores is a historic house located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
Bowdown Woods is a nature reserve featuring diverse landscapes including ancient trees, heathland, and wildlife-rich areas. Visitors can explore various walking trails and enjoy birdwatching and other natural attractions throughout the year.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bowdown and Chamberhouse Woods SSSI
- 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
The Old Bomb Stores are located in South-East England. This historic site was originally constructed for military use and now serves as a notable reminder of the region's wartime history. The buildings are of interest for their architectural and historical significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.3846, -1.2733
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- Greenham
- Postcode
- RG19 8DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newbury
- Nearest railway station
- Thatcham — 2.4 km
- Opening
- Open at all times
- Official site
- www.bbowt.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/4744957599 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Bomb Stores?
- Old Bomb Stores is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG19 8DB), in the parish of Greenham.
- What is Old Bomb Stores?
- Old Bomb Stores — a historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old Bomb Stores?
- The nearest railway station is Thatcham, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG19 8DB.
- Is Old Bomb Stores a protected site?
- Yes — Old Bomb Stores is part of the Bowdown and Chamberhouse Woods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Greenham and Crookham Commons SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Old Bomb Stores?
- The nearest railway station is Thatcham, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG19 8DB.