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.

Where motoring heritage meets aviation history! We had a wonderful visit to the Control Tower by a collection of beautif...
02/06/2026

Where motoring heritage meets aviation history!
We had a wonderful visit to the Control Tower by a collection of beautiful Datsuns Z cars, celebrating timeless design and classic car cool!

Please get in touch if you’d like to bring your classic car club to the Control Tower!

Join us this Saturday as we come together to commemorate D-Day and honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of those w...
01/06/2026

Join us this Saturday as we come together to commemorate D-Day and honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who helped shape our history. The day will include:

• A commemorative service at 11:00
• A display of military vehicles
• An exhibition from Welford Historical Society

Everyone is warmly welcome to remember and reflect

It’s the perfect day to treat yourself to one of our delicious, refreshing smoothies! With six amazing combinations to c...
30/05/2026

It’s the perfect day to treat yourself to one of our delicious, refreshing smoothies! With six amazing combinations to choose from, there’s something for everyone. Which flavour is your favourite?

Mind your head on the way into the Control Tower, a beautiful pair of Barn Swallows have made themselves at home, buildi...
28/05/2026

Mind your head on the way into the Control Tower, a beautiful pair of Barn Swallows have made themselves at home, building a nest on the outside light fitting! Keep an ear out for their beautiful song welcoming you in!

Coming this week! TextileArt07 arrives at the Tower Gallery with a stunning new exhibition exploring the theme of flight...
26/05/2026

Coming this week! TextileArt07 arrives at the Tower Gallery with a stunning new exhibition exploring the theme of flight.

Showing exclusively in the Tower Gallery, don’t miss it!

Greenham Common 5k Your Way, Move Against Cancer this Saturday May 30th
26/05/2026

Greenham Common 5k Your Way, Move Against Cancer this Saturday May 30th

This Saturday is our next 5KYW kindly hosted by Greenham Common parkrun . Come meet our Ambassadors and join us for a run or walk , or simply a chat and a hug . We all either work within Cancer Care or have lived experience and understand the emotions that go with this disease . We also love to share the importance of movement .
Afterwards come join us at the Greenham Control Tower for a drink afterwards .
We have our meet point near the start of the parkrun , look for our Blue Flag 💙

So great to have Ed Curthoys Photography at the Control Tower today! Check out this post to see if your photo was taken!
23/05/2026

So great to have Ed Curthoys Photography at the Control Tower today! Check out this post to see if your photo was taken!

All the photos from today's shoot at Greenham Control Tower are up and available on the website. Thanks to everyone who braved the tropical heat and slowed down, waved and left gaps - the best behaved bikers we have ever seen! We caught a few dogs leaning into the bends too.

Thanks to Tori and the team for looking after us, and we hope many of you got your Bike and Brew Passport stamped.

Link to the photos is in the comments. As always, there is a special offer for purchases - check the banner in the site for details.

Calling all bikers! Visit us on Saturday 23rd May and Ed Curthoys Photography will take a fantastic photo of your ride! ...
22/05/2026

Calling all bikers! Visit us on Saturday 23rd May and Ed Curthoys Photography will take a fantastic photo of your ride! 🏍️😎

We’re thrilled to welcome the amazing Chris Page .dalton.kiln and as this week’s exhibitors. Here’s a sneak peek at som...
20/05/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome the amazing Chris Page .dalton.kiln and as this week’s exhibitors. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the beautiful work you’ll see 👀

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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