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Bawdsey Manor
Bawdsey Manor is a beautiful, late Victorian house set in 150 acres of historic parkland overlooking the Deben Estuary. Originally a seaside holiday home for the stockbroker Sir Cuthbert Quilter, it was developed into his principal residence over a period of thirty years. Lady Quilter oversaw the gardens, which include a 400-metre Pulhamite cliff walk.
In the 1930s the estate became a secret research establishment for the Ministry of Defence (MoD). It was here that RADAR technology was developed to detect enemy aircraft. Bawdsey became the model for a chain of RADAR stations along the coastline. The work at Bawdsey protected Britain from aerial invasion during the Second World War.
A five hour visit including a tour of the Manor and formal Gardens, a visit to the Magic Ear exhibition in the Transmitter Block and lunch in the Manor
Tour 5 hours, £28.50 inc coffee on arrival, tour of Manor and gardens, visit to Magic Ear exhibition in Transmitter Block and seasonal lunch.
| Tour Dates 2012 | |
|---|---|
| May | Wed 9, 11 am |
| May | Wed 16, 11 am |
| May | Wed 23, 11 am |
| September | Wed 12, 11 am |
| September | Wed 19, 11 am |
| October | Wed 10, 11 am |
To book, call the Mercury Theatre on 01206 573948
or book on-line at www.mercurytheatre.co.uk.
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