Greenham & Crookham Commons 25th Anniversary

Join us to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the reopening of Greenham & Crookham Commons

The Commons have a rich history, once the site of a military air base that stored nuclear cruise missiles during the Cold War. This led to demonstrations by the famous Peace Women movement in 1981. Greenham Common's airfield was reopened to the public on 8 April 2000 after decades of military occupation. Join us, 25 years later, to acknowledge this landmark anniversary.

Events and Activities

A full programme of events will be published here shortly, you can expect:

• Guided walks
• A series of talks at the Control Tower on the wildlife and history of the Commons
• Family crafts and activities
• Trails to learn about the history of the Commons
• Information stalls
• Photo competition display

Some activities will require booking so please check back for details.

Photography Competition

Send us your best pictures of Greenham and Crookham Commons, showcasing the area's rich history and wildlife. There will be category prizes as well as an overall winner, and winning images will be displayed at the 25th anniversary celebration.

Closing date: Friday 28 February 2025

Explore a living landscape

BBOWT now manages the open heath and woodlands of the Commons, returning the site to nature. Please click here for visitor information, including maps, walks and a video tour of the reserve.