Museums · East of England
Waterbeach Barracks
In or near Waterbeach.
Waterbeach Barracks — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
Hugh Venables — 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
- Waterbeach · 1.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Waterbeach Barracks is a museum in england-london, 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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Place summary
Waterbeach Barracks is a museum located in London. It was formerly a military installation and is known for its historical significance. The site reflects the development of military architecture and operations in the UK.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
History
In 1966 the station and airfield remained the property of the Ministry of Defence, but was transferred from the Royal Air Force to the Royal Engineers, part of the British Army. Until the closure of nearby RAF Oakington in the early 1970s, the main runway at Waterbeach remained active, along with the control tower, and was used as a relief landing ground for Varsities used in the advanced pilot training role. The barracks, airfield and surrounding quarters most recently housed 12 (Air Support) Engineer Group. The former airfield was used as a training area for troops, with occasional visits by helicopters and, in the past, by Harriers. 25 Engineer Regiment was disbanded on 19 April 2012.…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.2744, 0.1900
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- South Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Waterbeach
- Postcode
- CB25 9PA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- Established
- 1966
- Nearest railway station
- Waterbeach — 1.4 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Waterbeach Barracks (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Waterbeach Barracks?
- Waterbeach Barracks is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB25 9PA), in the parish of Waterbeach.
- What is Waterbeach Barracks?
- Waterbeach Barracks — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Waterbeach Barracks?
- The nearest railway station is Waterbeach, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB25 9PA.
- When was Waterbeach Barracks built?
- Built or established in 1966.
- Who owns Waterbeach Barracks?
- Waterbeach Barracks is owned by {{army|United Kingdom}}.
- How do I get to Waterbeach Barracks?
- The nearest railway station is Waterbeach, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB25 9PA.