Bentwaters 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: 2026
10am - 4pm each day listed below: April - 5th, 6th, 19th May - 3rd, 4th, 17th, 24th, 25th June - 7th, 21st July - 5th, 19th August - 2nd, 16th, 30th, 31st September - 6th, 20th October - 4th, 18th

Admission Prices:
Adult - £7.50 Child (14 & under)- Free Concessions - £6.00 Restoration Hangar Tours available - see website for details *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

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