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Royal Air Force Air Defence Radar Museum (RAFADRM)
  Royal Air Force Neatishead
Norwich
NR12 8YB
Norfolk
England
Cold War Operations Room at the RAF Air Defence Radar Museum. Courtesy of the Museum.
Collection details
Aviation, Science and Technology, Weapons and War
Facilities
Parking: yes Food: yes Shop: yes Guided tours: yes Baby changing facilities: yes Library: yes Study area: yes Wheelchair access: yes Visual disability facilities: yes
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Contact details
General information (Tel) : 01692 631485
General information (Fax) : 01692 633214
E-mail : curator@radarmuseum.co.uk
Website : www.radarmuseum.co.uk
Open
Second Saturday each month 1000-1600
Bank Holiday Mondays 1000-1600
Every Tuesday & Thursday from Apr-Oct (inc) 1000-1700
Last Admission (for Guided Tour) 1500
Admission charges
Adults: £3.00
Teens: £2.00
12 and Under : Free
Call for Group Rates
Description
The history of RADAR and Battle Mangement from 1935 to 1993. Fully guided tours are provided to the periods of the Battle of Britain, the Night Blitz and the Cold War. Sixteen other exhibit rooms are available for 'Browsing' at your leisure. An Award Winning Visitor Attraction with full facilities. Allow at least 2 hours for your visit.
Collections description
A unique collection of original, signed, RAF Sation and Unit Badges.
The original 'Cold War' Operations Room used by the RAF until 1993.


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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Guided tours
Collections
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Disability Access
Audio guides specifically for blind and partially sighted people
Large print information and/or interpretation
Parking for disabled available
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
Children and Families
Baby changing facilities
Picnic area
General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Facilities
Auditorium
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Library
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
Shop
Study facilities
 
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