Admission
Please note that your admission ticket allows you entrance and access to the museum between 10am and 4pm.
Admission to the museum is ticketless – all you need to do is arrive at the museum after you have made your booking, provide your name at the museum entrance and that will be checked against the bookings made for that day.
Admission does not incur any postage costs as they are virtual and confirmed by email.
Admission tickets do NOT include access to the Restoration Hangar tours – they must be booked in person in our shop.
After ordering admission tickets you will be sent an order confirmation email for your records – please check your Junk or Spam email folders to ensure it doesn’t get filed away in there! You will also be sent a reminder of your booking several days before your planned visit by email.
UK/US/Other Email Membership
£20.00Annual UK Subscription is from January – December each year and by becoming a Member you will get free admission to the Bentwaters Cold War Museum, priority booking access for events, copies of the superb colour 12 paged ‘Command Post’ newsletter published three times a year, invitations to our monthly talks (often including guest speakers), 10% discount in the Diner, a visit to the BCWM restoration Hangar, membership of the Bentwaters Model Club, and the opportunity to become a staff member/volunteer at the Bentwaters Cold War Museum.
Please note that it can take up to 1 week to process and confirm your new membership.
UK Printed Membership
£29.99Annual UK Subscription is from January – December each year and by becoming a Member you will get free admission to the Bentwaters Cold War Museum, priority booking access for events, copies of the superb colour 12 paged ‘Command Post’ newsletter published three times a year, invitations to our monthly talks (often including guest speakers), 10% discount in the Diner, a visit to the BCWM restoration Hangar, membership of the Bentwaters Model Club, and the opportunity to become a staff member/volunteer at the Bentwaters Cold War Museum.
Please note that it can take up to 1 week to process and confirm your new membership.
UK Offline Membership
£29.99Annual UK Subscription is from January – December each year and by becoming a Member you will get free admission to the Bentwaters Cold War Museum, priority booking access for events, copies of the superb colour 12 paged ‘Command Post’ newsletter published three times a year, invitations to our monthly talks (often including guest speakers), 10% discount in the Diner, a visit to the BCWM restoration Hangar, membership of the Bentwaters Model Club, and the opportunity to become a staff member/volunteer at the Bentwaters Cold War Museum.
Please note that it can take up to 1 week to process and confirm your new membership.
Restoration Hangar Tour
Bus trip to the BAS & BCWM Restoration Hangar
PLEASE NOTE BOOKINGS FOR THE TOUR MUST NOW BE MADE IN PERSON AT THE MUSEUM – this is as of April 5th 2023. Apologies for any inconvenience.
See behind the scenes in the BCWM restoration hangar where we are currently working on the restoration of our Sepecat Jaguar, Lockheed T-33, BAC Lightning, Gloster Meteor and several ground units used to support the airframes.
During your 1 hour visit to the HAS you will be briefed on the current restoration progress and plans for each of the airframes by members of the restoration teams, and will have the opportunity to ask questions and take photos.
You will be required to follow the Health & Safety guidance provided by the BCWM staff to ensure your personal safety whilst in the HAS at all times.
- Adults – £5
- Concession/Military Personnel (with Armed Forces ID) – £4.00
- BAS Members – £4.50 (BAS Membership number must be provided)
- Please note that no postage is required for this booking as confirmation will be sent by email.
- Please note that children under 14 are not permitted for Health & Safety reasons.
- Please note that each bus tour is limited to a maximum of 16 people, and is subject to staff availability on the day.
BAS & BCWM Supporter’s Wall
The BAS/BCWM is creating a Supporter’s Wall where you can add your name and help fund and support the museum for the future. If you served at the Twin Bases of RAF Bentwaters or RAF Woodbridge you can include the unit and years you served, or buy a donor plaque to remember someone who served at the Twin Bases who is sadly no longer with us. Anyone can request a plaque but please note that the names and wording are subject to the discretion of the museum trustees. There is also the option to have a painted pebble placed at the foot of the wall as well should you prefer that option.
The donation plaques (approximately 14cm x 20cm) will be placed on an outside wall close to the entrance door of the museum and be on full display to visitors. The wording will be printed onto a plaque made of an aluminium composite which will give it very good durability. We are asking for a minimum donation of £100 to have a plaque added to the wall. Or for a large hand painted pebble (painted by museum volunteers) with a name and a flag of your choice on it, we are asking for a minimum donation of £50. These will be placed along the bottom of the Supporter’s Wall.
BCWM Gift Card
£5.00 – £250.00Gift card for use at the BCWM. The card can be purchased in various amounts and used for any product from the BCWM online store including admissions. Please note that all gift cards are valid for 365 days. If you already have a Gift Card, you can check it’s balance here.
BCWM Fleece Blanket
£15.00BCWM Fleece blanket
150cm x 100cm
Available in camo, silver grey, navy, charcoal and camel.
PLEASE NOTE THESE PRODUCTS TAKE 1 WEEK TO COMMISSION BEFORE THEY ARE DISPATCHED
BCWM Visitors Guide
£5.00This is an exclusive 25 page glossy guide to the BCWM. The guide covers the history of the museum, as well as some of the history of RAF Bentwaters.
BCWM Polo Shirt
£20.00Unisex cotton polo shirts
Come in sizes of S/M/L/XL & XXL
PLEASE NOTE THESE PRODUCTS TAKE 1 WEEK TO COMMISSION BEFORE THEY ARE DISPATCHED
BCWM Baseball Cap
£12.00A structured Polyester lightweight cap 6 panel low profile, pre-curved peak, fabric covered velcro strap adjuster. Cap depth; 16.5cms, circumference; 56-61cms. Black colour with white embroidery.
PLEASE NOTE THESE PRODUCTS TAKE 1 WEEK TO COMMISSION BEFORE THEY ARE DISPATCHED
BCWM Baseball Cap (Kids)
£12.00A structured Polyester lightweight cap 6 panel low profile, pre-curved peak, fabric covered velcro strap adjuster.
PLEASE NOTE THESE PRODUCTS TAKE 1 WEEK TO COMMISSION BEFORE THEY ARE DISPATCHED
BCWM Beanie Hat
£12.00A knitted acrylic beanie hat. 1 size. Black colour with white embroidery.
PLEASE NOTE THESE PRODUCTS TAKE 1 WEEK TO COMMISSION BEFORE THEY ARE DISPATCHED
BCWM Aircraft T Shirt
£20.00Unisex cotton t shirts
Available in sizes of S/M/L/XL & XXL
BCWM Logo on Front & Aircraft Profiles on Rear
PLEASE NOTE THESE PRODUCTS TAKE 1 WEEK TO COMMISSION BEFORE THEY ARE DISPATCHED
