Alderford Mill 2026
Essex
A small museum to honour the airfield’s most famous residents, the 381st Bomb Group, can be found housed in the former hospital buildings of USAAF station 167. A variety of displays show the history of the base and its resident USAAF and RAF units.
Contacts
Operator: Ridgewell Airfield Commemorative Association
Address: Oaker Hill, Ridgewell Road Great Yeldham Halstead Essex CO9 4RG
- Telephone: 01440 788 345
- Website: View website
Open Days & Times
2nd Sun in month Mar-Oct. 1100-1600. Memorial Day Mon 25 May. Visit website for more details.
Travel
- By Rail: Sudbury / 10 miles
Facilities
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Souvenir Shop
- Part disabled access
The museum exists to remember those who served at RAF Ridgewell - Essex's only long-term heavy bomber base during the Second World War.
Step back in time and experience history, honour the heroes, and leave with a deeper apprciation of the sacrifices made by those who served.
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