Bentwaters Cold War Museum

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4.6

( 10 reviews )

Museums, Veterans Organizations, Art Museums

Building 134, Bentwaters Parks, Rendlesham, Woodbridge IP12 2TW, United Kingdom

Bentwaters Cold War Museum is a well-known brand that aims to preserve the history of the famous United States Air Force base located in Bentwaters, England during the Cold War era. The museum is dedicated to educating visitors about the base's main role in the nuclear-deterrence strategy of the US and the United Kingdom. Open to the public since 2007, the museum has a vast collection of exhibits that tell the story of the base's military operations and activities, including aircrafts, vehicles, and other artifacts. The exhibits are carefully curated to offer visitors insight into the daily life of the people who served at the base, as well as the geopolitical events that took place during the era. The museum's exhibits are engaging, informative, and perfect for visitors of all ages. Today, the Bentwaters Cold War Museum is considered to be one of the most important Cold War heritage sites in the UK.

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Julia hsia

March 22, 2024

What a surprise, so interesting. Loads of reading to do, allow plenty of time for your visit. We were also taken to a hanger where several planes are being renovated by volunteers. Very friendly staff and very knowledgeable.

Myrtle hupp

March 22, 2024

Had the time of my life while stationed here! Was 18 years old and attended LIVE AID at Wembley Stadium! No concert I have ever seen can ever match to music or the artists that I was privileged to see that day! Being stationed at RAF Bentwaters was the BEST experience of my life. All these pix were taken in 1985 & 1986.

Robmock

March 22, 2024

A small museum, but what a beautiful place inside. It was wonderful to have memories of my childhood (I grew up in Woodbridge) and to see the photos and models of the base. It was also wonderful to spend time listening to Master Sargent Hale and his experience of being on the base. I look forward to visiting again next year

Snezan tomislav cebic

March 22, 2024

Was invited to look around this fantastic museum with my family and my boys loved it!! Loads of interesting things to look at inside and outside, the stories we were told were fascinating and the fact that the bunker was still being used …

Chuck shurlow

March 22, 2024

Expected it was some bigger. But was interesting anyway. Espesially when realize that its the former real base. Has also nice cafe with good choice of cakes.

Dallas yeatts

March 22, 2024

Absolutely fantastic, so much history. Beautifully laid out. The volunteers were lovely.

Kelvin shum

March 22, 2024

Great place to visit. Incredible group of volunteers who run it every Sunday. Very different to most aviation museums in the UK Would definitely go again 👌 …

Tiffany lu

March 22, 2024

A comprehensive museum filled with incredible aircraft, images, and memorabilia from the former U.S. Air Force bases at RAF Bentwaters and RAF Woodbridge. This wonderful collection captures all aspects of life for the enlisted women and …

Gereth dittrick

March 22, 2024

Not quite what I was expecting , but still interesting. Thanks for Answering, I was Hoping to see the F4 as on Google it looks like one from The Falklands and the Planes all look Pretty on Google and now they look sad stood in a corner, We still loved looking :-)

Becky ventimiglia

March 22, 2024

Great museum. Friendly staff. Aircraft outside need some TLC due to being exposed to the climate but interesting all the same. Fascinating exhibits in the War Rooms etc. Definately worth booking on the Restoration Hangar Tour. Very informative. Bonus is the great cuppa and cake in the cafe !!