The 1960's TYPE 80 Radar Array

• TOURS ENQUIRIES - Tel: 01964 630208 
• EMAIL:tours@rafholmpton.com
• 2008 INFORMATION
• See our PUBLIC OPENING TIMES Page for 2008 Openings
• See our PUBLIC TOUR PICTURES Page for the New 2008 Tour Description
• See our PUBLIC SPECIAL EVENTS Page for Special Tours & Events

GROUP DAYTIME VISITS

• We are always pleased to arrange these visits at any time to suit you - Full advance booking is available - The price is at standard daytime admisison rates for up to 15 people and this reduces to £4.50 for 15+ and to £4.00 for 20+ people. (If booking a daytime visit outside our public tour times there is a minimum charge of £50). 

EVENING TOURS

• We are always pleased to arrange these visits on any evening to suit you - Full advance booking is available - The price is £7.00 per person (no concessions) but this reduces to £6.50 for 15+ and to £6.00 for 30+ people. The Evening Tour is a more relaxed version of the daytime visit with additional presentations. The Evening Tour lasts about 2 hours. (There is a minimum charge of £50 for evening tours)

COACH PARTIES

• We welcome Coaches by advance booking - There are special discounts available. Coach parties can join the public tours or we can open at any other time by arrangement. We have adequate parking for coaches on site and drivers are welcome to join the tour for free.

SCHOOL & EDUCATIONAL VISITS

• The Cold War now features as part of the National Curriculum and where better to learn about this major part of our National History than in a Command Centre actually built during the Cold War. Our demonstrations, Audio Visuals and displays are second to none and we are pleased to arrange School visits by appointment. the cost is £4.00 per student and we admit teachers/tutors free. (There is a minimum charge of £50 for educational visits).

PARANORMAL NIGHTS

• Full details of upcoming events and how to book events are available on our Paranormal Nights Page.

WE ARE MEMBERS OF

• VISIT HULL & EAST YORKSHIRE TOURISM ASSOCIATION - MGM 2008 -CULTURE 24 - You will find us listed on the Culture 24 Information Website & all the Official Tourism Websites. We are also professional members of: THE MUSEUMS DOCUMENTATION ASSOCIATION (MDA) - THE MUSEUMS ASSOCIATION & CULTURAL HERITAGE .

GENERAL ACCESS & ADVICE

• The tour is entirely underground and lasts for about 1hr 45min - We ask visitors to note that as the building was constructed for Military use access to some areas may not be suitable for everyone - There are some quite long walks and 3 staircases -  We use some loud effects during our shows - WC's are available on site - As the tour is entirely underground we do recommend warm clothing -There is extensive free Car Parking - Parents please note that we do not admit under 5's as the tour is not suitable for them.

DISABLED ACCESS

• Please note that this building was constructed for Military Use and therefore it is not always possible to fully adapt access for disabled persons - For ambulant disabled please be sure to take note of the above GENERAL ACCESS & ADVICE information, although in addition there are several opportunities to sit down during the tour - We are not currently wheelchair friendly but some wheelchair visitors with a friend to help them, and the ability to manage some stairs, have enjoyed visits to the site. We always try to assist if we can and a telephone call before an intended visit can help us meet your requirements. (01964 630342) Wheelchair users please be sure to call us before visiting to save a possible wasted journey. We are always open to practical suggestions and advice with regard to improving our disabled access.

FURTHER INFORMATION

• The building at Holmpton was designed for the Military and is therefore a different environment to that which visitors would normally encounter. The temperature remains at about 65f and so we recommend that visitors wear warm clothing. The building is well lit throughout, however for those who may be affected by claustrophobia please consider your visit carefully and if you have any questions please call us before you visit. (01964 630342).

CREDITS

• We are grateful to - RAF PTC Innsworth - RAF Strike Command - RAF Rudloe - RAF Staxton Wold - RN Mt Wise Plymouth - DCSA - The Home Office - The National Archives - The Army - Defence Estates - The Ministry of Defence & all those Veterans & Individuals who have so generously contributed to the historic exhibition at RAF Holmpton.