Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Avro Heritage Museum
In or near Handforth.
Avro Heritage Museum — aviation museum in England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Poynton · 2.1 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Avro Heritage Museum is a museum in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 2015. Address: SK7 1AG. Wikidata describes it as: "aviation museum in England". Coordinates: 53.3353°, -2.1526°.
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Official information
The Avro Heritage Museum is dedicated to preserving the legacy of A.V. Roe & Co and showcases a variety of aircraft, including the only all-white Vulcan bomber. Visitors can explore fascinating exhibits and participate in various activities suitable for all ages.
From the Wikipedia article
Avro Heritage Museum is an aviation museum in Woodford, Greater Manchester, England, that opened on 13 November 2015. It is located at the former Woodford Aerodrome, and it replaced the former Avro Heritage Centre.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3353, -2.1526
- District
- Stockport
- Parish
- Stockport, unparished area
- Postcode
- SK7 1AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cheadle
- Established
- 2015
- Nearest railway station
- Poynton — 2.1 km
- Opening
- Friday to Sunday 10am - 4pm; Bank Holiday Mondays 10am - 4pm
- Official site
- www.avroheritagemuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q20711451 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Avro Heritage Museum (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Avro Heritage Museum Rear.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Avro Heritage Museum?
- Avro Heritage Museum is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK7 1AG), in the parish of Stockport, unparished area.
- What is Avro Heritage Museum?
- Avro Heritage Museum — aviation museum in England.
- How do I get to Avro Heritage Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Poynton, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK7 1AG.
- When was Avro Heritage Museum built?
- Built or established in 2015.
- Who owns Avro Heritage Museum?
- Avro Heritage Museum is owned by | publictransit =.
- How do I get to Avro Heritage Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Poynton, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK7 1AG.