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Benwaters Cold War Museum

 

Bentwaters Cold War Museum is based in the United States Air Force (USAF) hardened command post on the former Bentwaters airbase which closed after the withdrawal of the USAF in 1993 and is believed to be the only such building open to the public in the UK and Europe.

Plenty of car parking space and is suitable for all ages and has the added benefit of being an ideal all weather visitor attraction.

The new café and shop has proven to be a great success offering light refreshments and souvenirs.
 
Restoration Hangar tours in original Hardened Aircraft Shelter now on offer - subject to availability.


 

Bentwaters Cold War Museum

Bldg 134, Bentwaters Park,

Rendlesham, Woodbridge,

Suffolk, IP12 2TW

Tel: N/A

Website

 



(click map for directions)

Opening times: 2024

 

10am - 4pm each day listed below:

 

March - 31st

April - 1st, 7th, 21st

May - 5th, 6th, 19th, 26th, 27th

June - 2nd, 16th

July - 7th, 21st

August - 4th, 18th, 25th, 26th

September - 1st, *15th

October - 6th, 20th

 

*September 15th is the BCWM Annual Open Day - To be confirmed


Admission Prices:

 

Adult - £7.50

Child (14 & under)- Free

Concessions - £6.00

*In addition to cash and cheques we are now able to accept payments with Credit/Debit cards.


Amenities:

 

Cafe

Toilets

Car Parking


Aircraft exhibits:

 

Gloster Meteor F.8 - WH453
Sepecat Jaguar GR.1A - XX741
Bae Harrier GR.3 ZD667
English Electric Lightning F.53 ZF581
Hawker Hunter GA.11 XE707
McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR.2 XV497
Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II - 80-0219
Lockheed T-33a - 51-9252
Republic F-84F 52-7133
Bristol Bloodhound Mk1


Photos: (click to view larger files)