Museums & Galleries · Berkshire
Greenham Control Tower
📍 RG19 8DB
Photo: Matthew Prior (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Learn the tower's history as a Cold War and WWII military control tower
- Walk out onto Greenham Common's natural space
- Visit the dog-friendly community cafe for cake and hot drinks
- Join guided walks around the former heritage air base
Greenham Control Tower is a former military control tower in Greenham, West Berkshire, now run as a charity visitor centre and community hub where heritage meets community. You can learn about its story as a military control tower during the Cold War and WWII, admire the 360 degree views over Greenham Common, and walk on to the natural beauty and recreational space of the common. Afterwards, relax in the dog-friendly cafe over hot beverages and mouthwatering cakes, pastries and other tempting treats, or enjoy the programme of events and exhibitions. The nearest station is Newbury Racecourse station 1.5 miles away, and there are 23 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
Practical details
- Open
- Closed Mondays; open Tuesday to Sunday with varying hours
- Dogs
- Dog-friendly cafe and common for walking dogs
- Booking
- No entrance fee; charity relies on donations
From the attraction's own website on 20 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Guided Tours
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🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to Greenham Control Tower into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Newbury Racecourse 1.5 miles
- Newbury 2 miles
- Thatcham 2 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page