Welcome
The Museum is now closed for the winter
Below is practical information to help plan your visit, opening dates, prices and how to get here.
Before you visit the Transmitter Block please read the information below:
Pre-booking is no longer essential, however, if you book your tickets in advance it will save having to queue.
Please click on the link ‘book tickets’ to buy your timed tickets.
We continue to provide hand sanitizing stations and enhanced ventilation.
Please use card payments where possible in the museum.
Dogs (except for assistance dogs), are NOT allowed inside the museum. We do have a shady area by the picnic tables and a water bowl available.
Opening Times
November 2024
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Admission
Prices for 2024 | |
Adults | £8.00 |
Concessions | £7.50 |
Children up to 18 | FREE |
Friends of Bawdsey | FREE |
Defence Privilege card holders | £5.00 |
Concession rates apply to over 65's, people with disabilities (free admission for an accompanying carer) and adults receiving benefits.
Access
Access Statement here
Access Information here
Dog and Pet Policy here
Risk Assessment here
Sound clips x 3 in Air Filtration Room (Video Transcript)
A remarkable visitor experience
We welcome you to the conserved World War Two Transmitter Block, the world’s first RADAR Station.
- The story of radar – stroll between interactive exhibits that bring the history of radar to life
- Keeping the secret – introducing the people who made Bawdsey radar possible
- Timeline wall – radar from 1935 to the present day
- Aircraft tracking with WW2 radar – a simulation experience
- A history of the Bawdsey Estate over the last 130 years
- Air traffic control – a real-time illustration of the power of radar
- Radar today – from the exploration of Saturn’s rings, to satellites and medical scanners
- Independent research – a dedicated focus space in which you can explore our extensive technical archive
- Enhanced car parking and picnic area
Group visits
Please ring 07821 162879 for latest update on visiting with a group.
Online Gift Shop
You will love our range of bespoke, exclusive gifts and souvenirs in the Transmitter Block shop and online.