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Visit RAF Air Defence Radar Museum car-free
It’s quite easy to reach RAF Air Defence Radar Museum in car-free. It’s on the edge of Horning, a quaint Broadland village.
There are frequent direct buses from Norwich (50 mins) or Hoveton & Wroxham (10 mins). It’s then a 10-15 minute walk to RAF Air Defence Radar Museum via country lanes or footpaths.
There are regular direct trains to Hoveton & Wroxham from Norwich (10 mins), Sheringham (40 mins), Cromer (30 mins) and Aylsham by steam train (50 mins).
Check our recommended route for step-by-step directions and use our journey planner to get the best route from where you are.
Car-free visitors arriving on foot, by bike or public transport can take advantage of a free hot drink from the café.
The Three Rivers Way runs from Hoveton & Wroxham to Horning. Plan your cycle route here.
There are other local paths near Hoveton and Horning.
Broadland Cycle Hire is based in the BeWILDerwood carpark.
The Three Rivers Way runs from Hoveton & Wroxham to Horning.
Travel Norfolk Fusion Day tickets cover bus operators across Norfolk.
A range of tickets are available offering unlimited travel specifically on Konnectbus (bus 5B).
Greater Anglia Rail also have a range of train ticket discounts and offers at events and attractions.
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Here’s some information on access to attractions, buses and trains, and here’s some information on access at RAF Air Defence Radar Museum.
The scenic Bittern Line runs from Norwich, Sheringham and Cromer to Hoveton & Wroxham.
The Bure Valley Railway steam train runs from Aylsham to Hoveton & Wroxham.
Getting to RAF Air Defence Radar Museum car-free
Here's our recommended route to RAF Air Defence Radar Museum. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
From Norwich city centre
Bus 5B from Norwich to Stalham stops not far away. Buses leave from St Stephens Street (Stop BC) or Castle Meadow (Stop CC) regularly. The journey takes about 50 minutes. Hop off at Lower Street in Horning- ask the driver to let you know when.
By train
There are regular trains to Hoveton & Wroxham from Norwich (about 10 mins), Cromer (30 mins) , Sheringham (40 mins), North Walsham (15 mins), Worstead (5 mins) and West Runton (35 mins) on the scenic Bittern Line.
Walk for about 5 minutes to Roys Department Store.
Bus 5B leaves regularly. The journey takes about 10 minutes. Hop off at Lower Street in Horning- ask the driver to let you know when.
By train from other towns
The scenic Wherry Lines run to Norwich from Lowestoft (about 40 mins) and Great Yarmouth (60 mins) via Brundall (10 mins) and Acle (20 mins).
There are other services from: Wymondham (15 mins), Attleborough (20 mins), Ipswich (40 mins), Thetford (50 mins), Colchester (60 mins), Cambridge (75 mins), Peterborough (85 mins), London Liverpool Street, London Stratford International (105 mins), Nottingham, Sheffield, Manchester Piccadilly and Liverpool Lime Street.
Bus 5B from Norwich to Stalham runs direct to BeWILDerwood. Buses leave from Railway Station (Stop DD) regularly. The journey takes about 50 minutes. Hop off at the BeWILDerwood entrance.
Alternatively, there are connecting trains from Norwich to Hoveton & Wroxham (10 mins), followed by a bus to BeWILDerwood (10 mins) – see above.
By bus from other towns
There are direct buses to Norwich from many places, including: Acle (20 mins), Attleborough (45 mins, bus 13), Aylsham (40 mins, bus 44A & X44), Beccles (35 mins, buses 146, X2, X21 & X22), Dereham (50 mins, bus 8), Long Stratton (30 mins, bus 36 or bus 2), North Walsham (45 mins, bus X55 or bus 210) and Wymondham (30 mins, buses 15 & 15A or bus 13).
Bus 5B from Norwich stops not far away. Buses leave from St Stephens Street (Stop BC) regularly. The journey takes about 50 minutes. Hop off at Lower Street in Horning- ask the driver to let you know when.
By steam train
There are seasonal steam trains to Wroxham from Aylsham (about 50 mins) a few times per day on the scenic Bure Valley Railway. Trains also stop at Coltishall, Buxton and Brampton. Book your tickets in advance.
Walk for about 10 minutes to Roys Department Store.
Bus 5B leaves regularly. The journey takes about 10 minutes. Hop off at Lower Street in Horning- ask the driver to let you know when.
By boat
You can moor boats at Horning.
About RAF Air Defence Radar Museum
• Step inside the country’s only original Cold War Operations Room, which was once the frontline of Britain’s air defences.
• Explore the world’s longest operating radar station, including over 20 rooms packed full of interactive exhibits chronicling the history of UK air defence up to the present day
• Learn how radar changed the course of the Battle of Britain in our WWII plotting room
• Take the controls of a Jaguar ground-attack jet and sit in the cockpit of a Tornado
• Enjoy delicious refreshments in our recently refurbished Crumbs Café
• Step inside the country’s only original Cold War Operations Room,
which was once the frontline of Britain’s air defences.
• Explore the world’s longest operating radar station, including over 20
rooms packed full of interactive exhibits chronicling the history of UK air defence up to the present day
• Learn how radar changed the course of the Battle of Britain in our
WWII plotting room
• Take the controls of a Jaguar ground-attack jet and sit in the cockpit
of a Tornado
• Enjoy delicious refreshments in our recently refurbished Crumbs Café
For any queries about visiting contact RAF Air Defence Radar Museum on 01692 631485 or manager@radarmuseum.co.uk
Address: RAF Air Defence Radar Museum, Birds Lane, Neatishead, Norfolk, NR12 8YB. Visit Website