Bentwaters Cold War Museum

21/10/2026

This amazing (and large!) plaque was donated to the museum on Sunday. Bought from Campsea Ashe Auction. It would undoubtably have been made on the base. If anyone has any information on its history we would be really grateful to be able to add it to the bio when it goes on display. Thank you

17/10/2026

Another season draws to a close
Last open day tomorrow
Sunday 18th October 10-4pm
Book online or pay on arrival
Restoration Hangar tours available, limited places.
Diner open for hot/cold drinks, hot dogs and snacks

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12/10/2026

**SOLD OUT**
Thank you to everyone who booked

Airfield Walk
Sunday 25th October
Limited places on the last walk of the year
Follow the link to book your place, always really popular, details in the link

https://bcwm.org.uk/product/walking-tour-of-raf-bentwaters/

03/10/2026

Museum is open tomorrow
Sunday 4th October
10-4pm

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Have you seen the new Pulse Ranger Books
Click on the link to see what it’s all about
Books available in museum shop and we are an outpost for your pulse ranger passport 👍

19/09/2026

Museum open tomorrow 20th September. 10-4pm
Prebook or pay on arrival.
Take a step back in time and visit the Command Post. We look forward to seeing you

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02/09/2026

It’s always great to get a different perspective of the museum. This short video was made by one of our young visitors this weekend. Enjoy watching and don’t forget we are open this Sunday 6th September 10-4pm

27/08/2026

Bentwaters Cold War Museum open this Sunday (30th) and Monday (31st) August 10-4pm. A truly great independent museum, run entirely by volunteers. We look forward to welcoming you

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31/07/2026

31/07/2026

To All Our Visitors
From Bentwaters Parks

To All Tenants and Staff,
I’m sure everyone is aware of the dire situation at Dunwich and now Sutton in Yorkshire, the fire risk here on the airfield and surrounding areas is extremely high.
Please be extra vigilant around the site and within your areas of work, please pass on to all employees and visitors:

NO SMOKING / NAKED FLAMES ANYWHERE ON AIRFIELD
AVOID GRINDING / CUTTING OR USE OF HOT EQUIPMENT IN GRASSY AREAS
BE ALERT FOR SIGNS OF FIRE AND REPORT WITHOUT DELAY TO SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES

30/07/2026

The museum is open on Sunday 2nd August, which is the 57th anniversary of the loss of Colonel George S.Dorman who was Vice Wing Commander of the 81st Tactical Fighter Wing (TFW) at RAF Bentwaters/RAF Woodbridge in 1967.
He became Vice Wing Commander of the 366th TFW in 1969 flying missions over North Vietnam and was lost on a mission on the 4th August,1969.
The museum has a memorial to him outside the museum entrance which was recovered from RAF Woodbridge when the British Army were creating their new base.

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