RAF West Raynham Control Tower opening to public in 2024

Jon and Shelly Booty moved into the Grade II-listed Very Heavy Bomber Control Tower in West Raynham in November 2016 and lovingly restored it into their home. 

They also created a heritage centre that is free to visit, with roof tours for a small charge, and there is a vintage tea shop too. 

It is free to visit the heritage centre, which also includes outdoor exhibits (Image: Shelly and Jon Booty)

In 2024, the open days are on the second Saturday of each month from 10am to 4pm from April until September, starting on April 13. 

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The station opened as a home to 2 Group, Bomber Command in May 1939 and it shut in 1994 after the end of the Cold War. 

There are lots of interesting artefacts in the heritage centre (Image: Shelly and Jon Booty)

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Visitors can experience being in the centre of this historic airfield where Winston Churchill once stood and many daring raids were launched there. 

The tower featured in the recent Disney+ short film The Shepherd, starring John Travolta, and the Bootys hired out many items as props.  

The tower is located at the West Raynham Business Park (NR21 7PL) and roof tour tickets cost £2pp, purchased in the tea shop, and under 16s go free.