Carew Cheriton Control Tower

Carew Cheriton Control Tower is one of Pembrokeshire’s most fascinating wartime attractions, preserving the history of the former RAF Carew Cheriton airfield that played a vital role during both World Wars. Originally opened in 1938, the airfield became an important Coastal Command base, with aircraft carrying out anti-submarine patrols and protecting shipping routes in the Western Approaches during World War II. Today, the restored control tower serves as a living memorial to the men and women who served here. Inside, visitors can step back into the 1940s and explore the carefully restored watch office, recreated to reflect its wartime appearance. The operations rooms contain period equipment, RAF maps, radio communications gear, and displays that help visitors understand how air traffic and military missions were coordinated during the war. The museum houses an impressive collection of wartime memorabilia, including military uniforms, ration books, weapons, photographs, and personal artifacts connected to the airfield and its personnel. One of the highlights is the reconstructed Stanton Air Raid Shelter, where visitors can gain a sense of what civilians and servicemen experienced during air raid alerts.