Other places · East of England
RRH Neatishead
In or near Horning.
RRH Neatishead — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Evelyn Simak — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wroxham BVR · 4.2 km
- Paid entry
About
RRH Neatishead is a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
The RAF Air Defence Radar Museum in Neatishead offers a unique insight into the history of radar from WWII to the Cold War. Visitors can explore 18 exhibition rooms, attend historical presentations, and learn about the operations of the RAF during critical periods in history.
Place summary
RRH Neatishead is a signals station located in the East Midlands. It was part of the Royal Air Force and played a significant role in military communications. The site is notable for its historical importance within the UK's defence infrastructure.
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Background
History
When RAF Neatishead was first established, its primary function was as a 'Control and Reporting Centre' (CRC) for the south of the United Kingdom. On 16 February 1966, a fire broke out in the bunker, RAF station fire teams were unsuccessful in putting the fire out and so local civilian fire crews were called. Three civilian firefighters died and the fire burned for nine days before it was fully extinguished. Later that year, LAC Cheeseman was sentenced to seven years for starting the fire and causing the deaths. The station was closed for eight years, re-opening in 1974 after a major rebuild of the bunker complex. The operational nature of the work undertaken at Neatishead was transferred…
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- Coordinates
- 52.7142, 1.4708
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Neatishead
- Postcode
- NR12 8YB
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Norfolk
- Phone
- 01692 631485
- Established
- 1941
- Nearest railway station
- Wroxham BVR — 4.2 km
- Opening
- Tuesday to Saturday, 10am – 5pm; closed Sunday and Monday
- Official site
- www.radarmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: RRH Neatishead (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is RRH Neatishead?
- RRH Neatishead is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR12 8YB), in the parish of Neatishead.
- What is RRH Neatishead?
- RRH Neatishead — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to RRH Neatishead?
- The nearest railway station is Wroxham BVR, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR12 8YB.
- When was RRH Neatishead built?
- Built or established in 1941.
- Who owns RRH Neatishead?
- RRH Neatishead is owned by Royal Air Force.
- How do I get to RRH Neatishead?
- The nearest railway station is Wroxham BVR, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR12 8YB.