Communications Cafe - Blandford Forum

That was a nice day outside while I wasn't in the rain. they have registered with photo ID when they arrive there as the museum is on an active army basis. the museum talks about how the use of signals has evolved in the struggle over many years. to the current age. they can simply spend a day there if this type of cache they are interested. there is a kantine or naafi as it is right where they can get hot food or sandwiches. we did this halfway through our visit, then again meandering around the museum. it is not free to come as the big muses, but it will not break the bank either. it is beautifully decorated and contains some interactive features. dorset was very relevant in the second world war so that they can learn everything about it, along with the development of communication through various conflicts in our history.

My husband used to be in the Royal Signals so was keen to visit while we were in the area. It was quite interesting, especially the bits within our memory such as Afghanistan. It wasn't too big for wandering round and there are quite a few interactive sections.

There was a lot to see in this interesting museum. Good value at £7 for OAP. As it is on a military base you need to take proper ID in order to gain a pass for admission.

As a former Apprentice in the Royal Signals, a visit was a must when in the area, particularly as I would have been posted to Blandford following the end of my Apprentice training had I not been medically discharged. It is a very comprehensive display showing the history of signals and communications from the earliest through to the most recent and the many different roles of soldiers in R.Sigs. The staff are all very friendly and helpful and a cup of NAAFI tea was a delight! I later worked for Marconi on Signals projects. Although there is a lot of early stuff, Second World War era stuff and modern equipment, there is very little of what I was familiar with; the only examples being a D10 radio in an Austin truck and a Clansman radio set. A good day out and well worth the wait involved in accessing the camp due to the obvious need for security it being an active Army base

An interesting off the beaten track museum. It is located on an active army camp, so take an photo ID that shows your address.