Museums · South East England
Gatwick Aviation Museum
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Gatwick Aviation Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Gatwick Airport · 3.8 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Gatwick Aviation Museum is a museum 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
Gatwick Aviation Museum features a unique collection of iconic aircraft and engines from British aviation history. Visitors can explore various exhibits, including model aircraft and aviation memorabilia, and enjoy guided tours of notable aircraft like the Avro Shackleton.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gatwick Aviation Museum is located in South-East England. This museum features a collection of aircraft and aviation exhibits, showcasing the history of British aviation. It provides insights into the development of flight and the significance of Gatwick in aviation history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.1522, -0.2155
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Mole Valley
- Parish
- Charlwood
- Postcode
- RH6 0BT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dorking and Horley
- Phone
- 01293 862 294 (Fri-Sun)
- Nearest railway station
- Gatwick Airport — 3.8 km
- Opening
- Friday to Sunday 10am–5pm; closed Monday to Thursday
- Official site
- www.gamc.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/23297951 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gatwick Aviation Museum?
- Gatwick Aviation Museum is in Surrey, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RH6 0BT), in the parish of Charlwood.
- What is Gatwick Aviation Museum?
- Gatwick Aviation Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gatwick Aviation Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Gatwick Airport, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode RH6 0BT.
- Is Gatwick Aviation Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Gatwick Aviation Museum is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB) and the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Gatwick Aviation Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Gatwick Airport, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RH6 0BT.