Memorials & monuments · South East England
First Flight in the UK
In or near Pirbright.
First Flight in the UK — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- North Camp · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
First Flight in the UK is a memorial located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Farnborough Air Sciences Trust Museum showcases a collection of aircraft, satellites, and simulators related to Farnborough's aviation history. Visitors can explore the museum and participate in guided tours of the historic wind tunnels, which are not normally open to the public.
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.
Place summary
The First Flight in the UK memorial is located in South-East England. It commemorates the site of the first powered flight in Britain, highlighting the significance of aviation history in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.2782, -0.7549
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Rushmoor
- Parish
- Rushmoor, unparished area
- Postcode
- GU14 6BQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aldershot
- Phone
- 01252 375050
- Nearest railway station
- North Camp — 1.7 km
- Opening
- Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays 10am–4pm
- Official site
- airsciences.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/6580338739 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is First Flight in the UK?
- First Flight in the UK is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU14 6BQ), in the parish of Rushmoor, unparished area.
- What is First Flight in the UK?
- First Flight in the UK — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to First Flight in the UK?
- The nearest railway station is North Camp, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU14 6BQ.
- Is First Flight in the UK a protected site?
- Yes — First Flight in the UK is part of the Basingstoke Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is First Flight in the UK free to visit?
- Yes, First Flight in the UK is free to enter.
- How do I get to First Flight in the UK?
- The nearest railway station is North Camp, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU14 6BQ.