World War 2 Decoy Bunker Tour
Ashley Heath, Ringwood, Dorset, BH24 2ET
The bunker at Moors Valley was used during the Second World War to power and control lights to mimic the nearby RAF airfields at Hurn and Ibsley, including a 1km flare path whose location has been identified. This is an opportunity to take a closer look at the bunker which is not usually accessible to the public.
Uncover a top-secret operation involving decoys and deception to direct enemy attention away from wartime RAF airfields, and learn about the scale and importance of Decoy and Deception Techniques to the war effort.
Dogs welcome on leads only.
Please note - access inside the bunker for mobility scooters is not possible due to space restrictions. Access for wheelchairs is dependent on the size of the chair.
The bunker is a dark enclosed space but there is ample daylight from the entrances.
It is a 2km walk to the bunker from the Visitor Centre. Parking charges apply.
This event is subject to change or cancellation at short notice.The bunker at Moors Valley was used during the Second World War to power and control lights to mimic the nearby RAF airfields at Hurn and Ibsley, including a 1km flare path whose location has been identified. This is an opportunity to take a closer look at the bunker which is not usually accessible to the public.
Uncover a top-secret operation involving decoys and deception to direct enemy attention away from wartime RAF airfields, and learn about the scale and importance of Decoy and Deception Techniques to the war effort.
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 15 September:
- 10am - 2pm
Location & directions
Ashley Heath, Ringwood, Dorset, BH24 2ET
- Directions:
- The bunker is a dark enclosed space but there is ample daylight from the entrances. It is a 2km walk to the bunker from the Visitor Centre. Parking charges apply. What3words location commuted.fallback.unwraps
- Contact on day:
- Duty Ranger 01425 470721
- Telephone number:
- +441425470721
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Please note - access inside the bunker for mobility scooters is not possible due to space restrictions. Access for wheelchairs is dependent on the size of the chair. The bunker is a dark enclosed space but there is ample daylight from the entrances.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 15
- Est. tour duration:
- 0 hour(s) 20 minute(s)
