Greenham Control Tower, Newbury

The Control Tower at Greenham Common is a concrete structure dating from the Cold War era when the site served as a US Air Force base. The tower has been carefully restored and now operates as a small museum documenting the history of the base, the lives of those who served there, and the surrounding community's experience of the nuclear age. The building itself is a tangible reminder of the military architecture and strategic defence posture of the 1980s.

Visitors can climb the tower to gain perspectives across Greenham Common and understand the operational layout of the former airbase. The museum inside details the base's role in NATO's Cold War strategy, the presence of cruise missiles, and the wider peace movement activism that made Greenham a focal point of debate about nuclear weapons. The restoration of the control tower reflects the growing interest in preserving and interpreting Cold War heritage as part of modern British history. The site is situated on Greenham Common, just south of Newbury town centre, making it accessible by bus from the town or as part of a visit to the common itself.