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RAF Holmpton

Near Withernsea, East Yorkshire

A Cold War radar bunker 120 feet underground, now open to explore.

RAF Holmpton was built in the 1950s as part of the ROTOR radar network, to spot Soviet bombers coming across the North Sea. Its bunker lies deep underground, with operations rooms, living quarters and blast doors.

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When
Built 1950s
Where
53.6800, 0.0600
Group
Secret bunkers & war sites

Visiting

Open for guided tours on selected days.

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