Museums · London
Hangar 1
In or near Elstree.
Hangar 1 — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
Robert Lamb — 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
- Colindale · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Hangar 1 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.
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Official information
Hangar 1 is part of the Royal Air Force Museum in London, showcasing a rich collection of RAF history through various aircraft and immersive exhibits. Visitors can explore multiple hangars filled with iconic aircraft and learn about the evolution of air power.
Place summary
Hangar 1 is a museum located in London. It is notable for its historical significance as part of the former RAF Northolt airbase, showcasing aviation heritage and artefacts. The hangar itself is a key structure reflecting early 20th-century military architecture.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.5973, -0.2401
- District
- Barnet
- Parish
- Barnet, unparished area
- Postcode
- NW9 5TQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hendon
- Phone
- 020 8205 2266
- Nearest railway station
- Colindale — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.rafmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/4417253 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hangar 1?
- Hangar 1 is in London, United Kingdom (postcode NW9 5TQ), in the parish of Barnet, unparished area.
- What is Hangar 1?
- Hangar 1 — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hangar 1?
- The nearest railway station is Colindale, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NW9 5TQ.
- Is Hangar 1 free to visit?
- Yes, Hangar 1 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hangar 1?
- The nearest railway station is Colindale, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NW9 5TQ.