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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 Berkshire, 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.

Sundays just got better, our Hog Roast baps are back and are now served with gravy! Delicious slow cooked shoulder of po...
18/10/2026

Sundays just got better, our Hog Roast baps are back and are now served with gravy! Delicious slow cooked shoulder of pork, apple sauce and homemade stuffing in a soft white roll 😍

Every Sunday from 11:30 while stocks last

We love Newbury Men's Shed! They were such a huge part of getting our Super Nero exhibition in place!
17/10/2026

We love Newbury Men's Shed! They were such a huge part of getting our Super Nero exhibition in place!

Steve Fletcher, of The Repair Shop fame, cut the ribbon at the official opening of Newbury Men's Shed last weekend!

🔨 The Shed supports BBOWT by producing bird and bat boxes, among other items, to encourage more nature in the area.

Congratulations to Nigel and Steve who founded this branch of Men's Sheds in record time.

🎃🧙‍♀️ Get ready for our Spooky Halloween Treasure Trail! 👻🕷️🦇 Follow the clues, complete the quest and win a treat! 🍬A F...
13/10/2026

🎃🧙‍♀️ Get ready for our Spooky Halloween Treasure Trail! 👻🕷️

🦇 Follow the clues, complete the quest and win a treat! 🍬

A FREE event every day during half term, the perfect Halloween adventure for little witches, wizards and mini monsters!

We’re on the BBC!
12/10/2026

We’re on the BBC!

The motorcycle will be telling the story of racer George Brown at the place where he made history.

Hog Roast baps are back for autumn and are now served with dipping gravy! Slow cooked pork, apple sauce, stuffing and cr...
11/10/2026

Hog Roast baps are back for autumn and are now served with dipping gravy! Slow cooked pork, apple sauce, stuffing and crackling in a soft white roll 😍 Served on Sundays, while stock lasts!

The GAMA bunkers and the end of the runway from above, taken in 1997. Can you spot the fire plane in the background? Do ...
07/10/2026

The GAMA bunkers and the end of the runway from above, taken in 1997. Can you spot the fire plane in the background?

Do you have memories of when the common looked like this?

📷 Jonathan Sayers

Join us at the Control Tower for an evening of theatre! Come and enjoy two short plays inspired by extraordinary stories...
03/10/2026

Join us at the Control Tower for an evening of theatre! Come and enjoy two short plays inspired by extraordinary stories from life in Greenham.

The first tells the story of Maureen McBarron’s childhood, growing up in the Nissan huts on the airbase. The second brings to life the remarkable story of George Brown and his world speed records set on a homemade bike!

Tickets just £6 + booking fee, head to our website to book: https://www.greenhamtower.org.uk/events/greenham-tower-theatre-co-presents

We have a new exhibit celebrating the story of Mrs Audrey Roberts, who worked at USAF Greenham Common throughout the 198...
02/10/2026

We have a new exhibit celebrating the story of Mrs Audrey Roberts, who worked at USAF Greenham Common throughout the 1980s and 90s as a highly skilled military telephonist. Her story offers yet another fascinating insight into the vast history of Greenham Common.

Memorabilia donated by Mrs Roberts’ family.

Super Nero is in the Control Tower! Huge thanks to the National Motorcycle Museum for loaning us this piece of land spee...
24/09/2026

Super Nero is in the Control Tower! Huge thanks to the National Motorcycle Museum for loaning us this piece of land speed and motorcycle history.

Our exhibition is now open, pop into see this amazing machine! Free entry as always.

📷 Steve Gouldstone

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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