Carew Cheriton Control Tower — Attraction in Carew

This a little gem for anyone with an inerest in WWII RAF information. It's a little hidden away but once we arrived we were greeted by a very friendly volunteer who took our £7 entry charge for each of us. We were then shown a scale model of the airfield as it had been in WWII and told about the main function of the crews who operated from Carew. There is a small museum packed with RAF paraphernalia together with original unifoms and weapons, mainly Allied but some German as well.

We then visited the control tower which had been restored by the local volunteers to a good standard, we enjoyed a very interactive talk from two volunteers. This involved an explanation of the role of the RAF from this part of the UK, but it also touched on the Home Guard, Air Raid Wardens and the Land Army with some original items of clothing and equipment to try out.

From this talk we went to the hanger (a new shed for repairing artifacts) where there was an Avro Anson in the early stages of restoration. The main fuselage was a skeleton but all the other parts were there to see and examin. Again a knolwedgeable volunteer talked us through the specific plane that was being restored and allowed us to get very close to it.

Unlike larger attractions we have visited we got very close to the exhibits and as it was not busy we had plenty of time to talk to the volunteers and enjoy the presentations.

In all we spent 2 hours in what is quite a small site, and would recommend it to anyone with an interest in this period of history. My wife says I should deduct a star because they didn't have any refreshments or toilets, but that...

An exceptional museum experience! The staff are outstanding—knowledgeable, friendly, and eager to share insights. Despite its small size, the museum boasts an impressive array of exhibits, ranging from uniforms and medals to firearms, offering plenty to explore.

Our group was given a fascinating, well-delivered presentation at the Control Tower by a staff member, accompanied by a gentleman who shared his firsthand experiences as a boy during the World War 2. The talk was highly interactive, with guests invited to don uniforms and handle weapons, adding a unique hands-on element.

The museum also features a civilian Anderson shelter and a military air raid shelter, both of which visitors can sit in. Groups and school trips even have the opportunity to sing wartime songs inside the shelters, adding to the immersive experience. Visitors are granted full access to the Control Tower, where detailed displays with mannequins vividly depict wartime activities.

The final highlight of my visit was the hangar, home to a collection of vintage vehicles, some dating back to the war. The centrepiece is an Avro Anson C19 aircraft, currently under restoration by the museum.

The cost to enter is £7 per person, which is very reasonable considering the value one can get from the museum. There is a small gift shop with books, keyrings, and more for sale. It is a must see for any aircraft or...

What an excellent exhibition of wartime memories. My wife and I have passed here several times in recent years and promised ourselves that we would visit the next time it was open. We weren't expecting much as little is mentioned about Carew and Cheriton Control Tower locally.

What a wonderful surprise. The museum exhibits were great and well-informed of local, and personal, history. What made this so special was the staff. A guided tour and talk, from people who had actually experienced World War II, was delivered with enthusiasm, fun and feeling. Seen from both sides. Opportunity to be hands-on with historical pieces that children would enjoy. This visit reinforced the need to always remember such terrible times, particularly poignant with events currently occurring across the world.

A must visit opportunity that is appropriate for both adults...