Museums · East of England
English Electric Canberra WJ821
In or near Abington Pigotts.
English Electric Canberra WJ821 — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
Adrian S Pye — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Meldreth · 3.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
English Electric Canberra WJ821 is a museum located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Place summary
The English Electric Canberra WJ821 is a military aircraft on display in London. This model is notable for being one of the first jet bombers to enter service with the Royal Air Force. It serves as a significant example of Cold War aviation technology.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.0933, -0.0472
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- South Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Bassingbourn cum Kneesworth
- Postcode
- SG8 5LP
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cambridgeshire
- Nearest railway station
- Meldreth — 3.9 km
Sources
- osm: node/2173402857 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
.png?width=1200)
RAF Bassingbourn
Museums · 0.6 km
Bassingbourn Dry Ski Slope
Natural landmarks · 0.6 km
Whaddon Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.1 km
US Airforce Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
John o'Gaunt's House
Literary houses · 1.4 km
Bassingbourn Cemetery
Cemeteries · 1.5 km
Bassingbourne
Castles · 1.5 km
John o'Gaunt's House
Archaeological sites · 1.5 km
The Hoops Public House
Historic pubs · 1.7 km
Bassingbourn Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.7 km
Ford Wood
Archaeological sites · 2.3 km
Wendy
Villages · 2.5 km
Nearby
📷 5Museums · East of England
RAF Bassingbourn
RAF Bassingbourn — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · East of England
Bassingbourn Dry Ski Slope
Bassingbourn Dry Ski Slope — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Whaddon Village Sign
Whaddon Village Sign — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
US Airforce Memorial
US Airforce Memorial — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Literary houses · East of England
John o'Gaunt's House
motte-and-bailey castle in Bassingbourn cum Kneesworth, South Cambridgeshire, England, UK
📷 5Cemeteries · East of England
Bassingbourn Cemetery
Bassingbourn Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near English Electric Canberra WJ821
Places to stay
📷 5
📷 5
📷 5Hotels · East of England
Banyers House
Banyers House — a hotel in england london.
📷 5
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Apple Acre Caravan Park
Apple Acre Caravan Park — a caravan park in england london.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Ashwell Caravan Club Site
Ashwell Caravan Club Site — a caravan park in england london.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Hoops Public House
The Hoops Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Coach And Horses Inn
The Coach And Horses Inn in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Boar's Head Public House
The Boar's Head Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · East of England
The Red House
The Red House — a restaurant in england london.
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
The Fox And Hounds Public House With Inn Sign
The Fox And Hounds Public House With Inn Sign in England East, United Kingdom.
More museums in this region
📷 5Museums · East of England
American Air Museum
American Air Museum — museum at Imperial War Museum Duxford, Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
📷 5Museums · East of England
Ashwell Village Museum
Ashwell Village Museum — historic building museum in Ashwell, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · East of England
Barleylands Farm Museum
Barleylands Farm Museum — Farm museum in Billericay, England.
📷 5Museums · East of England
Cromwell Museum
Cromwell Museum — museum in Huntingdon, England, United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is English Electric Canberra WJ821?
- English Electric Canberra WJ821 is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode SG8 5LP), in the parish of Bassingbourn cum Kneesworth.
- What is English Electric Canberra WJ821?
- English Electric Canberra WJ821 — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to English Electric Canberra WJ821?
- The nearest railway station is Meldreth, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SG8 5LP.
- How do I get to English Electric Canberra WJ821?
- The nearest railway station is Meldreth, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG8 5LP.