The RAF Sculthorpe Heritage Centre tells the history and stories of North Norfolks only USAF atomic base.
Once the largest and most strategically important American airbase, 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.
Once the largest and most strategically important American airbase, 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.
You can find us at the Wilhite Chapel, Chapel Street, Wicken Green, NR21 7LX.
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The RAF Sculthorpe Heritage Centre will open on the 5th of May for our Grand Reopening.
Starts at 09.30 until 16.00
Join us for the first public opening of the brand new RAF Sculthorpe Heritage Centre!
For over a year and a half, the volunteers at the RSHC have worked tirelessly to convert the former Chapel into our new home.
New displays, new items!
Our brand new AYA cafe, named after the buildings last use in 1992, will be selling our famous homemade cakes.
Our brand new American sweet shop will also be open for the first time.
We will be joined by the Mildenhall Honor Guard and other personnel from the United States Air Force for the official opening at 09.30.
We are hoping that Sculthorpe veterans will be able to join us from throughout Sculthorpes 50 year history.
The deputy Lord Lieutenant of Norfolk will also be in attendance.
TV Personality from "Combat Dealers", Mr Bruce Crompton will be joining us on this historic day.
Renowned Author and Historian, Neil Storey will also be joining us.
Hot food by Esposito Grill and their amazing burgers!
Please do come and join us!
Dogs are very welcome with well behaved owners.
address is
The RAF Sculthorpe Heritage Centre.
Wilhite Chapel
Chapel Rd
Wicken Green
Fakenham
NR21 7LX
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You can also donate to help us carry on preserving Sculthorpes rich history by clicking on our Go Fund me link below.
£40 pounds or more and your name goes on supporters board for all to see.
As a small sized museum, we normally have ample parking for at least 70 cars, however we are expecting to be very busy and if you have been to one of our larger events, parking can be a challenge!
Please see the attached photos and below advice.
We have new, larger signs out on the A148 at the junction of the B1454(Four winds).
We have our red parking which is on Flag street within the base.
There is a short 2 minute walk over uneven ground to the Heritage Centre location.
We ask if your able to, please park here.
There is more than enough space to park up and enjoy the day.
We will have a blue parking area which is the normal parking area for the Heritage Centre.
We would ask that this area is used by people that may have disabilities or mobility issues.
There will be no parking in front of the Heritage Centre.
Please do not park on the road verge to the blue area or park within Wicken Green Village.
These are our neighbours, so please respect their homes.
Address for the RAF Sculthorpe Heritage Centre is
The Wilhite Chapel
Chapel Rd
Wicken Green
Fakenham
NR21 7LX
Please be aware, due to the heavy rainfall and flooding over the winter, some of the roads around Wicken Green and the base are uneven, please take care when driving to us.
The RAF Sculthorpe Heritage Centre, Tatterset Business park and Wicken Green Village hold no responsibility for your vehicle or belongings whilest on site.
Please see the attached photos and below advice.
We have new, larger signs out on the A148 at the junction of the B1454(Four winds).
We have our red parking which is on Flag street within the base.
There is a short 2 minute walk over uneven ground to the Heritage Centre location.
We ask if your able to, please park here.
There is more than enough space to park up and enjoy the day.
We will have a blue parking area which is the normal parking area for the Heritage Centre.
We would ask that this area is used by people that may have disabilities or mobility issues.
There will be no parking in front of the Heritage Centre.
Please do not park on the road verge to the blue area or park within Wicken Green Village.
These are our neighbours, so please respect their homes.
Address for the RAF Sculthorpe Heritage Centre is
The Wilhite Chapel
Chapel Rd
Wicken Green
Fakenham
NR21 7LX
Please be aware, due to the heavy rainfall and flooding over the winter, some of the roads around Wicken Green and the base are uneven, please take care when driving to us.
The RAF Sculthorpe Heritage Centre, Tatterset Business park and Wicken Green Village hold no responsibility for your vehicle or belongings whilest on site.
Contact Us
Please contact us at rshc1955@gmail.com or phone 07766715548