Control tower reopens for tours

GREENHAM Control Tower will be open to the public once again this weekend, when staff will be offering short guided tours to visitors.

The tours will be available on Saturday and Sunday as a trial run in preparation for an official opening planned for VJ Day on August 15.

The tours will be free, offered at 40 minute intervals, with a maximum of six in each. No prior booking is necessary.

Visitors will be able to view the new exhibition Newbury Area in World War 2, which had been due to launch in May, but was curtailed by lockdown.

Control tower director Andy Kempe said: “We are confident that this fascinating exhibition will hold a few surprises for everyone.”

Another new addition to this historic site, to open later in the year, is a specially commissioned control desk installed in the observation deck.

Visitors will not only enjoy the fantastic views but will also be able to track local aircraft movements and get a hands-on experience of what the tower was built for.

New terrace furniture now allows visitors to enjoy the snacks and refreshments from the outdoor café.