Greenham Control Tower

Greenham Control Tower The 1950's Control Tower was unused for almost 3 decades, now restored as a visitor centre and café. https://linktr.ee/greenhamcontroltower

A registered charity run by volunteers for the community to enjoy. The Greenham Common Control Tower is an iconic grade II listed building which in the 1970’s and 1980’s played an important part in Britain’s role in The Cold War. At its height it oversaw the operation of the longest runway in Europe. When the airbase closed, and Greenham and Crookham Commons were returned to the people of West Ber

kshire, the Control Tower was left abandoned and fell into a poor state of repair. In 2014 Greenham Parish Council made a successful bid to purchase the building with the vision of turning it into a visitor centre for community use. Work on the refurbishment started later that year with a view to providing an on site café, visitor toilets, a visitor centre focusing on the history of Greenham Common as well as on site offices. The tower is operated by a small charity as a visitor centre, with exhibitions and a cafe.

A gorgeous pair of classic cars outside the Control Tower, a Morris Minor Traveller and a Morris Minor. British motoring...
01/09/2026

A gorgeous pair of classic cars outside the Control Tower, a Morris Minor Traveller and a Morris Minor. British motoring history never goes out of style!

Do you remember when cars looked like this?

📷 Peter Evans

30/08/2026

The swallows have been flocking at the Control Tower getting ready for their migratory trip!

We’re now serving our delicious, freshly made Pizza Paninis! Made with rich passata, melted cheddar & mozzarella, with t...
28/08/2026

We’re now serving our delicious, freshly made Pizza Paninis! Made with rich passata, melted cheddar & mozzarella, with the option to add pepperoni!

Served with our homemade coleslaw on the side!

Come and grab one this Bank Holiday weekend, you won’t want to miss it!

Bank Holiday weekend plans? We’re OPEN all weekend, that’s a whole extra day to enjoy the Control Tower and Café! Come a...
23/08/2026

Bank Holiday weekend plans? We’re OPEN all weekend, that’s a whole extra day to enjoy the Control Tower and Café!

Come and see our fantastic new exhibits, enjoy a coffee (maybe some cake?!) and make the most of a great day out for all the family. Free entry as always.

We can’t wait to welcome you!

A great shot of George Brown on a Royal Enfield 250 GP in front of the Control Tower. Taken in 1966 when George was in p...
21/08/2026

A great shot of George Brown on a Royal Enfield 250 GP in front of the Control Tower. Taken in 1966 when George was in pursuit of world records, this is a fascinating moment in British motorcycle history.

Our new exhibition, launching on September 24th, will tell this story and much more!

📷 BP Castrol archives

Views from our Observation Deck, the prolonged heat and lack of rain has really impacted the environment around us. ...
17/08/2026

Views from our Observation Deck, the prolonged heat and lack of rain has really impacted the environment around us.

Update on the fire yesterday. Please avoid Crookham Common for the time being.
15/08/2026

Update on the fire yesterday. Please avoid Crookham Common for the time being.

A visit from three stunning classic Norton bikes to the Control Tower, we love seeing all the amazing motorbikes people ...
12/08/2026

A visit from three stunning classic Norton bikes to the Control Tower, we love seeing all the amazing motorbikes people travel to us on!

We have a great addition to our Observation Deck, come and discover our brand-new Flight Activity Centre! It’s the perfe...
09/08/2026

We have a great addition to our Observation Deck, come and discover our brand-new Flight Activity Centre! It’s the perfect place for young minds to get hands-on and explore the controls of a plane, all from the safety of solid ground!

Looking for a fun, family-friendly day out during the summer holidays? Come and take a look, we’d love to welcome you! And the best part? Entry is always FREE!

05/08/2026

Sundog Facilities - Commercial Grounds & Building Maintenance helps keep us looking neat and tidy! Nothing they can do to get the grass looking any greener though 😆

Address

Burys Bank Road
Thatcham
RG198BZ

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+44163544145

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