Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Bitteswell Airfield
In or near Willey.
Bitteswell Airfield — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Mat Fascione — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Rugby · 8.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bitteswell Airfield is a memorial located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Bitteswell Airfield is a memorial located in the West Midlands. It commemorates the historical significance of the airfield, which played a role during World War II. The site reflects the area's aviation heritage and serves as a reminder of its contributions to military history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.4540, -1.2493
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Harborough
- Parish
- Bitteswell with Bittesby
- Postcode
- LE17 4XP
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Leicestershire
- Nearest railway station
- Rugby — 8.3 km
Sources
- osm: node/6772013324 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bitteswell Airfield?
- Bitteswell Airfield is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE17 4XP), in the parish of Bitteswell with Bittesby.
- What is Bitteswell Airfield?
- Bitteswell Airfield — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bitteswell Airfield?
- The nearest railway station is Rugby, about 8.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE17 4XP.
- Is Bitteswell Airfield free to visit?
- Yes, Bitteswell Airfield is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bitteswell Airfield?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LE17 4XP. It sits within the South Leicestershire parliamentary constituency.