Royal Air Force Air Defence Radar Museum

A visit to this massively atmospheric museum includes a compelling and informative guided tour. You’ll be walked through a history of Radar and Air Defence from 1935 to the present day Space Defence Systems. 

Recalling scenes from the best WWII and Bond movies, two of the museum highlights are the original 1942 Battle of Britain and Cold War operations rooms. 

Collections from the nearby RAF Coltishall bring to life the personal stories behind this historic air base and include hand-painted aircraft panels, photographs, trophies and WWII hero Sir Douglas Bader’s  mascot ‘Bader's Bunny’.  

The museum is located on the site of the world’s longest continuously operating radar site and provides a unique window into the history of radar. The museum has twenty exhibition rooms and as part of the visit offers a free guided tour with presentations on the Battle of Britain, Development of Radar through the war and the Cold War.

A sociable, nostalgic and eye-opening place to visit.

• Keeper of the UK Radar Archive - please ring for an appointment to view the many hundreds of documents and photographs
• Occasional event days