The RAF Sculthorpe Heritage Centre tells the history and stories of North Norfolk's only USAF atomic base.
It was once the largest and most strategically important American airbase and home to 10,000 personnel.
For over a decade it was the atomic deterrent against the Soviet Union.
Please use the menu button in the top left to navigate the site for more information about our Heritage Centre.
It was once the largest and most strategically important American airbase and home to 10,000 personnel.
For over a decade it was the atomic deterrent against the Soviet Union.
Please use the menu button in the top left to navigate the site for more information about our Heritage Centre.
The RAF Sculthorpe Heritage Centre Open Days 2026 We are open on the first Sunday of each month,
April to November.
From 10.00am to 4.00pm
Our next open day is Sunday the 4th of October and its our RetroCar Show!
New for 2026 is the RAF Sculthorpe Heritage Centre Retro Show car show with the Kings Lynn Capri Club.
Dee Dee's Luxury ice cream will be onsite.
This event is open to all classic vehicles up to the year 2000.( Old y reg,not 51 plate please)
No need to book, please just turn up before 10am.
Hard standing parking, but we do have limited space.
Free entry to driver of the classic vehicle and one occupant.
Public is just £5 per adult.
Kids under 16, FREE!
Gates open at 10.00 to 17.00.
Dogs are very welcome, but must be kept on a short lead and we are expecting to be very busy.
Postcode for up to date SatNavs is NR21 7LX or what three words snowstorm.donates.usages
We are not located in Fakenham!
Google maps work absolutely perfect, please use Google Maps
However, there is NO PUBLIC PARKING onsite during our Retrocar show.
Only exhibitors and classic vehicles will allowed onsite around the Heritage Centre.
If you bringing a cassic vehicle, we would need you to be onsite by 09.30am.
Last entry will be 10.00am
It's first come, first parked!
We do have a limited amount of space!
Public parking will be advertised off the B1454 at the original entrance to the base (now Tattersett Business Park) and public parking will be in the business park.
There will be RSHC Volunteers onsite to assist with parking.
The site for our Retrocar show is located a few minutes walk on concrete/tarmac roads.
Please keep to the paths and do not wonder off into the disused buildings or other businesses on site.
Postcode for public parking is NR21 7RN(Search for Bill Cleyndert and company)
what three words
presume.craters.grumbles
Disabled parking will signposted.
Private Hire and visits
The RSHC is a very usable space inside and out with ample parking.
We love welcoming car groups, organizations and schools.
We could also hold your birthday party's!
We have a stage with projection equipment, PA system and can seat 70 people. All in the unique surroundings of the Heritage Centre.
Please contact us about hosting your event.
[email protected]
We love welcoming car groups, organizations and schools.
We could also hold your birthday party's!
We have a stage with projection equipment, PA system and can seat 70 people. All in the unique surroundings of the Heritage Centre.
Please contact us about hosting your event.
[email protected]
The AYA CAFÉ
Named after our home's last use in 1992, The AYA Café is a great way to relax with a coffee and a slice of our famous homemade cake.
You can also purchase genuine American snacks, like Twinkies, Cheetos and Hershey bars.
We also sell US soda and drinks!
Why not try one of our famous 8 inch American style Hot Dogs.
The café staff are friendly, welcoming and trained in the latest food hygiene standards.
We also hold a 5-star Food Hygiene rating.
For any queries, please contact us via email [email protected]