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Greenham Common Nature Reserve

Name: Greenham Common Nature Reserve
Address: Old Thornford Road, Thatcham, England, GB

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Andy

April 27, 2021

We are located on the edge of the common with easy access on foot or bike. For truly wide open spaces, it’s a great place to visit whatever the weather. There are cattle grazing and New Forest ponies running wild. The Control Tower has been transformed into a cafe and museum. There is also a Greenham Common Peace Camp Memorial Garden to visit near the entrance of the business park. Cyclists can ride all the way into Newbury across the common.

Alexandra

October 27, 2020

The Common was used by the RAF and United States Army Air Forces during WWII and the US Air Force during the Cold War, also as a base for nuclear weapons. After the Cold War ended, it was closed in September 1992. The airfield was also known for the Greenham Common Women's Peace Camp held outside its gates in the 1980s in protest against the stationing of cruise missiles on the base. It has since been designated as public parkland, effectively returning it to its pre-WW2 status. Greenham and Crookham Commons became a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The Cold War era control tower has recently been redeveloped and is now open as a visitor centre with a historical exhibition and community cafe.