Museums · South East England
Farnborough Air Sciences Trust
In or near Pirbright.
The Farnborough Air Sciences Trust (FAST) museum holds a collection of aircraft (actual and model), satellites, simulators, wind tunnel and Royal Aircraft Establishment-related material. It is based
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Farnborough (Main) · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
Farnborough Air Sciences Trust is located at postcode GU14 6TH and is accessible via Farnborough (Main) railway station, which is 1.6 km away. Entry to the museum is free, and it is wheelchair accessible.
About
The Farnborough Air Sciences Trust (FAST) museum holds a collection of aircraft (actual and model), satellites, simulators, wind tunnel and Royal Aircraft Establishment-related material. It is based in Farnborough, Hampshire immediately adjacent to Farnborough Airfield on the A325 Farnborough Road. Part of the collection is housed in Trenchard House (Building G1 of the former Royal Aircraft Establishment), which includes a library, an archive, a cafe and a shop. There are aircraft on display, some of which have had significant design and/or development contribution from Farnborough. A collection of wind tunnel models is held in storage, along with documentation and historical records of engineering and technical development. There is also a large collection of plans and drawings relating to the Farnborough and Pyestock sites. The museum is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 to 16:00. It is managed by the trustees of FAST while day-to-day running is carried out by volunteers of the FAST Association. The museum has received praise from the press. In 2009, it featured in both The Times' 'List of the Top 10 Geeky Holiday Spots on the Planet' and The Sun's Kid's Go Free Top 10 Educational Visitor Attractions.
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Summary from the official site
The Farnborough Air Sciences Trust operates a museum dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history of aviation science in Farnborough. Visitors can explore a collection of aircraft, simulators, and other aviation-related materials, as well as participate in exclusive guided tours of historic aviation sites.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Basingstoke Canal SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Farnborough Air Sciences Trust (FAST) museum holds a collection of aircraft (actual and model), satellites, simulators, wind tunnel and Royal Aircraft Establishment-related material. It is based in Farnborough, Hampshire immediately adjacent to Farnborough Airfield on the A325 Farnborough Road. Part of the collection is housed in Trenchard House (Building G1 of the former Royal Aircraft Establishment), which includes a library, an archive, a cafe and a shop. There are aircraft on display, some of which have had significant design and/or development contribution from Farnborough. A collection of wind tunnel models is held in storage, along with documentation and historical records of engineering and technical development. There is also a large collection of plans and drawings relating to the Farnborough and Pyestock sites. The museum is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 to 16:00. It is managed by the trustees of FAST while day-to-day running is carried out by volunteers of the FAST Association. The museum has received praise from the press. In 2009, it featured in both The Times' 'List of the Top 10 Geeky Holiday Spots on the Planet' and The Sun's Kid's Go Free Top 10 Educational Visitor Attractions.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.2823, -0.7530
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Rushmoor
- Parish
- Rushmoor, unparished area
- Postcode
- GU14 6TH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aldershot
- Phone
- 01252 375050
- Established
- 1994
- Nearest railway station
- Farnborough (Main) — 1.6 km
- Opening
- Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays 10am–4pm
- Official site
- airsciences.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Farnborough Air Sciences Trust (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Farnborough Air Sciences Trust?
- Farnborough Air Sciences Trust is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU14 6TH), in the parish of Rushmoor, unparished area.
- What is Farnborough Air Sciences Trust?
- The Farnborough Air Sciences Trust (FAST) museum holds a collection of aircraft (actual and model), satellites, simulators, wind tunnel and Royal Aircraft Establishment-related material. It is based
- How do I get to Farnborough Air Sciences Trust?
- The nearest railway station is Farnborough (Main), about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU14 6TH.
- When was Farnborough Air Sciences Trust built?
- Built or established in 1994.
- Is Farnborough Air Sciences Trust a protected site?
- Yes — Farnborough Air Sciences Trust is part of the Basingstoke Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Farnborough Air Sciences Trust free to visit?
- Yes, Farnborough Air Sciences Trust is free to enter.
- How do I get to Farnborough Air Sciences Trust?
- The nearest railway station is Farnborough (Main), about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU14 6TH.