About this museum
Carew Cheriton's restored 1940s control tower with above-ground air-raid shelter and a magpie museum, occasionally staffed by a veteran who operated radios here — Pembrokeshire's best £5.
Listed inventory: 1 airframe.
Wednesdays & Thursdays only at present — the reviews' most-repeated warning.
- “Although it's small this is by far the most atmospheric and informative museum i have ever been to, & I've been to quite a few. Entirely run by enthusiastic local volunteers”— gerald ellard
- “Great experience. Although a small space, the volunteers are extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Was pretty busy when we went on a Wednesday aft”— Stuart Humphrey
- “What a fantastic museum! The most enthusiastic and knowledgeable volunteers who bring the story of the airfield in both world wars alive. I can honestly say this was one of my most enjoyable and fulfilling military museum visits for many, many years!”— David Manley
Public map reports · excerpted for reference · not reviews collected by this gazetteer
Frequently asked
How much does Carew Cheriton Control Tower cost?
Adult admission is listed as £7. Check the museum's current prices before travelling.
Which aircraft can you see at Carew Cheriton Control Tower?
The listed collection includes Avro Anson C.19 (VM325). Aircraft move between displays, so confirm current holdings before travelling.
Does Carew Cheriton Control Tower have parking or a cafe?
Parking is recorded on site; no cafe or restaurant is recorded. Check current facilities with the museum before travelling.
Airframe checklist
Tick them off as you go. Identities are as held in the gazetteer survey — verify against the museum’s own labels if something has moved.
| Type | Identity | |
|---|---|---|
| Avro Anson C.19 | VM325 |
Inventory last verified 2026-07-18: source 1 · source 2 · source 3. Aircraft move between sites; report corrections to the compiler.
Location & contact
- Address
- Airfield, Carew SA70 8SX
- Phone
- 01646 651313
- Website
- www.carewcheritoncontroltower.co.uk/
- Gazetteer
- WA-04 on the situation map