Air Base Heritage Walk - Greenham Common

A 3 mile walk from the Tower with an expert guide viewing some of the key installations around the former air base.

This walk takes just over 2 hours and takes in the following sites:

  • Control Tower – with its exhibitions and observation deck
  • WW2 Memorials – commemorates two accidents in December 1944
  • Old runway – the original tarmac at the taxiway crossover point
  • Chemical decontamination suite on the business park (outside only)
  • Fire plane used for fire training
  • Ground Launched Cruise Missile Alert and Maintenance Area (outside only)
  • The Blue Gate of the Womens’ Peace Camp.

 

Cost £5. For more information and to purchase tickets visit the website:

https://www.greenhamtower.org.uk/event/air-base-heritage-walk-3/

Date: 
Saturday, 23 October 2021 - 10:30am
Event location: 
Greenham Common Control Tower
Burys Bank Road
Thatcham
RG19 8BZ
United Kingdom