Bedford TK Mobile Control Tower

No. 513 of 1,500 in the New Forest, No. 148 for history. History, 8.7 km from Ringwood, just outside the New Forest National Park.

A preserved Bedford TK lorry that served as a mobile control tower, kept as a historic vehicle.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Website
bamhurn.org/exhibits/bedford-tk-mobile-control-towerOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-29
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.58 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Braggers Wood Scout Camp SiteStay, 4.3 km from BurleyCamping
Lake WestStay, 4.0 km from BurleyCamping
Lake EastStay, 4.0 km from BurleyCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Ye Olde George Inn13 km from Ringwood, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Woolpack8.5 km from Ringwood, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Oak Inn9.7 km from Burley, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Saxon Bar12 km from Ringwood, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

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Red House MuseumGrade II* listed, 13 km from Ringwood, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Bournemouth Aviation Museum8.7 km from Ringwood, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Regent Centre13 km from Ringwood, just outside the parkRainy day
Avon Tyrrell3.8 km from BurleyRainy day