RAF Neatishead, Air defense radar installation in Norfolk, England
RAF Neatishead is a radar installation with multiple systems and technical facilities spread across about 11 hectares of countryside near Norwich. The site now operates partly as a museum where visitors can see the equipment and underground bunker structures.
The radar station was established in 1941 and served as a control center for air defense in southern Britain during the Cold War. A fire in 1966 destroyed much of the facility and required eight years of rebuilding to restore the underground bunker structures.
The museum displays radar equipment and documents that tell the story of British air defense since World War II. Visitors can see how these technologies evolved across the decades.
The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday and on Bank Holiday Mondays, with parking available on-site for visitors. You can explore the equipment and underground bunker areas at your own pace during visits.
The bunker structure extends deep underground and provides a striking look into Cold War operations from below. The walls and mechanical systems remain partly in their original condition, giving you a tangible sense of how the facility was rebuilt after the fire.
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