Museums · East Midlands
Harrington Aviation Museum
In or near Harrington.
Harrington Aviation Museum — a museum in england-west-midlands, 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
- Market Harborough · 8.9 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Harrington Aviation Museum is a museum located in england-west-midlands, 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 Harrington Aviation Museum is located on a former WW2 airfield and showcases aviation history, particularly related to the Carpetbagger missions. Visitors can explore various exhibits and learn about the significance of the site during the war.
Place summary
Harrington Aviation Museum is located in the West Midlands, postcode NN6. This museum focuses on aviation history and features a collection of aircraft and related artefacts, offering insight into the development of aviation in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4035, -0.8725
- District
- North Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Harrington
- Postcode
- NN6 9PF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kettering
- Phone
- 07594 666612
- Nearest railway station
- Market Harborough — 8.9 km
- Opening
- Open from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm; closed from 26th October to Easter 2026
- Official site
- harringtonmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/255100146 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Harrington Aviation Museum?
- Harrington Aviation Museum is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN6 9PF), in the parish of Harrington.
- What is Harrington Aviation Museum?
- Harrington Aviation Museum — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Harrington Aviation Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Market Harborough, about 8.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN6 9PF.
- How do I get to Harrington Aviation Museum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NN6 9PF. It sits within the Kettering parliamentary constituency.