RAF Holmpton - Visit the Bunker - Withernsea

Raymond M.

Always wanted to visit this place and wasn't disappointed. Its not open very often and run by dedicated volunteers whom were very knowledgeable. Only one thing it's that because of others being disrespectful there is no photos allowed inside which is a crying shame as its fantastic inside. Overall a brilliant little gem of the cold War era..

Em D.

This place has been on my radar for years and it didn't disappoint!
We spent two hours down here!
No photos of underground as they request they you don't take any (the secrets act and all that😉)
I was so surprised at the size of this place! We spent ages in every part and asked questions of every volunteer, they are all very knowledgeable and it amazes me went went off under this seemingly normal looking house in a field!
Definitely go down you won't be disappointed!
You can even have a coffee and cake afterwards!

Dave P.

A wonderfully preserved piece of history and infrastructure that needs to be kept as a reminder to future generations.
Enter the small guardhouse disguised as a 1950s Chapel and descend the long corridor into the hill behind.
Encased in 3m thick reinforced concrete is a former RAF Radar bunker, hastily constructed in the early 1950s and updated in the 1980s to serve as a place where a handful of people could take on the unenviable task of working out what's left should the cold war ever have gotten hot. Spread over two floors the bunker has been carefully recreated by a team of volunteers, some of whom served in the bunker prior to its decommissioning in the early 21st century. During the open days, like the one today, these dedicated people will guide you through the workings of the facility and explain in detail the exhibits within.
An amazing and sobering experience that all generations will find quite fascinating.

Travelling S. U.

One of the most interesting places ever and such friendly hosts. They will answer any questions and gladly show you around. A very impressive bunker and highlight the dangers of cold wars. So much to learn about from when the place was active, how many personnel served there as well as information on what the purpose of the bunker was for.

Tom B.

OK let's get one thing straight!

YOU SHOULD VISIT RAF HOLMPTON.

AND HERE IS WHY!

This place is packed full of amazing artifacts, stories from the knowledge staff and authentic!

The displays and articles stored there range from the 50s to the 00s and there is some stuff I thought I would never get to see in the flesh.

The staff are amazing if you have a question they have a answer or a record to help you understand the history!

Finally it's authentic this was used for different purposes over its active life and you can see all the alterations and how they adapted its remit in the defence of the relm.

So please go visit this resource of history on your door step!

Karen H.

What an absolutely wonderful few hours. The volunteers and staff were most informative. Great experience on the firing gallery. An all round great afternoon. Great team of staff all very knowledgeable, friendly.
Well worth the money. It certainly did not disappoint.
Slightly worrying what might have been though .... !

Neil (.

Stopping in Withernsea for a few days we saw signs for the Underground Bunker. The following day we decided to make a visit.

I visited on 1/6/21 along with my wife, daughter and brother in law. I had some clue what to expect, as in minimal up top and vast network of underground tunnels and rooms below. It was an experience that we all enjoyed and we all learn't so much about the operation of the station and what conditions were like for those who worked there.

Credit goes to "John" who has a vast knowledge of the station and could possibly keep you there for hours and no you didn't bore us 🙂

Wayne

If you would like an unrestricted view into the effort that went into the cold war, then this place is worth every penny. The place is huge and no restrictive tour, you are free to look around, but there are staff available to answer any questions. Will be visiting again.