
RAF Barnham, Thetford, Cold War Secret Atomic Bomb Store: Guided Tour 11am
Sat 17 Oct · 11:00
Gorse Industrial Estate (former RAF Barnham)
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A guided tour of the former RAF Barnham Cold War secret atomic bomb store runs on 17 October 2026 at Gorse Industrial Estate in Bury St Edmunds. Participants can explore the site including barbed wire perimeter, guard towers, and storage hutches. The tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours with free parking on site and tickets priced at £29.96.
Join us on walking tour to explore this amazing hidden Cold War complex which was once one of the most top secret locations in the UK.
Visit the former site of RAF Barnham or No.94 Maintenance Unit Royal Air Force. At the height of the Cold War this was one of the most secret sites in the UK - home to Britain's arsenal of atomic weapons for the mighty V Bomber force including the massive Blue Danube gravity bomb. Walk the site, complete with barbed wire perimeter, concrete walls, guard towers and zones for attack dogs and armed guards. Enter the actual "hutches" where fissile cores were stored, climb up a watchtower for a guards-eye view and find out how the current owner's father purchased this former Ministry of Defence site to became the Dr Strangelove of Norfolk!
Duration: approx 2.5 hours. Free parking on site. Meet at the car park of Gorse Industrial Estate, Elveden Road, Barnham, near Thetford. Post Code IP24 2PH or precise location via the very highly recommended What3Words geolocation app using the three words "kings.gambles.sues". Do not go to the nearby active military base that is still called RAF Barnham. Please wear sturdy shoes - no heels, flip flops etc. This tour is largely outdoors so wear clothing appropriate for the weather. Toilet facilities on site. For further details of our other tours of secret and hidden locations, go to www.hiddenhistorytours.uk
Access Statement: This event is moderately accessible. Wheelchair users could access most of the site, provided they have cross-country ability. Some of the route is on tarmac road but the majority is on grass, some areas of which can get muddy in wet weather. Access to the visitor room is via two steps. Access to the watchtower is via steep steps/ ladders and is therefore able-bodied only. Total distance walked: approx 1 mile. There are no accessible toilets. If you have any doubts, please contact us at hiddenhistorytours.uk@gmail.com before booking.
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Frequently asked questions
RAF Barnham, Thetford, Cold War Secret Atomic Bomb Store: Guided Tour 11am takes place on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 11:00.
RAF Barnham, Thetford, Cold War Secret Atomic Bomb Store: Guided Tour 11am is held at Gorse Industrial Estate (former RAF Barnham) in Bury St Edmunds (Elveden Road, Thetford, IP24 2PH).
Tickets for RAF Barnham, Thetford, Cold War Secret Atomic Bomb Store: Guided Tour 11am are priced at £29.96. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
The forecast for RAF Barnham, Thetford, Cold War Secret Atomic Bomb Store: Guided Tour 11am is Mainly clear · 14°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Gorse Industrial Estate (former RAF Barnham) can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for RAF Barnham, Thetford, Cold War Secret Atomic Bomb Store: Guided Tour 11am can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

RAF Barnham, Thetford, Cold War Secret Atomic Bomb Store: Guided Tour 11am
Editorial Summary
A guided tour of the former RAF Barnham Cold War secret atomic bomb store runs on 17 October 2026 at Gorse Industrial Estate in Bury St Edmunds. Participants can explore the site including barbed wire perimeter, guard towers, and storage hutches. The tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours with free parking on site and tickets priced at £29.96.
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Organiser’s full description
Join us on walking tour to explore this amazing hidden Cold War complex which was once one of the most top secret locations in the UK.
Visit the former site of RAF Barnham or No.94 Maintenance Unit Royal Air Force. At the height of the Cold War this was one of the most secret sites in the UK - home to Britain's arsenal of atomic weapons for the mighty V Bomber force including the massive Blue Danube gravity bomb. Walk the site, complete with barbed wire perimeter, concrete walls, guard towers and zones for attack dogs and armed guards. Enter the actual "hutches" where fissile cores were stored, climb up a watchtower for a guards-eye view and find out how the current owner's father purchased this former Ministry of Defence site to became the Dr Strangelove of Norfolk!
Duration: approx 2.5 hours. Free parking on site. Meet at the car park of Gorse Industrial Estate, Elveden Road, Barnham, near Thetford. Post Code IP24 2PH or precise location via the very highly recommended What3Words geolocation app using the three words "kings.gambles.sues". Do not go to the nearby active military base that is still called RAF Barnham. Please wear sturdy shoes - no heels, flip flops etc. This tour is largely outdoors so wear clothing appropriate for the weather. Toilet facilities on site. For further details of our other tours of secret and hidden locations, go to www.hiddenhistorytours.uk
Access Statement: This event is moderately accessible. Wheelchair users could access most of the site, provided they have cross-country ability. Some of the route is on tarmac road but the majority is on grass, some areas of which can get muddy in wet weather. Access to the visitor room is via two steps. Access to the watchtower is via steep steps/ ladders and is therefore able-bodied only. Total distance walked: approx 1 mile. There are no accessible toilets. If you have any doubts, please contact us at hiddenhistorytours.uk@gmail.com before booking.
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Gorse Industrial Estate (former RAF Barnham)Elveden Road, Thetford, IP24 2PH
Bardwell, Bury St Edmunds
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When is RAF Barnham, Thetford, Cold War Secret Atomic Bomb Store: Guided Tour 11am?
RAF Barnham, Thetford, Cold War Secret Atomic Bomb Store: Guided Tour 11am takes place on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 11:00.
Where is RAF Barnham, Thetford, Cold War Secret Atomic Bomb Store: Guided Tour 11am taking place?
RAF Barnham, Thetford, Cold War Secret Atomic Bomb Store: Guided Tour 11am is held at Gorse Industrial Estate (former RAF Barnham) in Bury St Edmunds (Elveden Road, Thetford, IP24 2PH).
How much are tickets for RAF Barnham, Thetford, Cold War Secret Atomic Bomb Store: Guided Tour 11am?
Tickets for RAF Barnham, Thetford, Cold War Secret Atomic Bomb Store: Guided Tour 11am are priced at £29.96. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
What will the weather be like at RAF Barnham, Thetford, Cold War Secret Atomic Bomb Store: Guided Tour 11am?
The forecast for RAF Barnham, Thetford, Cold War Secret Atomic Bomb Store: Guided Tour 11am is Mainly clear · 14°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near RAF Barnham, Thetford, Cold War Secret Atomic Bomb Store: Guided Tour 11am?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Gorse Industrial Estate (former RAF Barnham) can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for RAF Barnham, Thetford, Cold War Secret Atomic Bomb Store: Guided Tour 11am?
Tickets for RAF Barnham, Thetford, Cold War Secret Atomic Bomb Store: Guided Tour 11am can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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