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The Great Britain Guide

Museums · South East England

Heyford Park

In or near Chesterton.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Heyford Park — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Upper Heyford Airfield (disused) - geograph.org.uk - 464221

David Luther Thomas — 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
Heyford · 3.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Heyford Park is a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.

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Official information

Heyford Park is located on the former RAF Upper Heyford airbase, which served as a training base for the RAF and later for the USAF during the Cold War. The area is currently undergoing redevelopment, including the refurbishment of existing properties and the construction of new homes, along with community facilities such as a school and a village green.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ardley Cutting and Quarry SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Heyford Park is a museum located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its historical significance as a former RAF base, showcasing the evolution of military aviation and heritage. The site offers insights into the area's role in British military history.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.9320, -1.2490
County
Oxfordshire
District
Cherwell
Parish
Heyford Park
Postcode
OX25 5AH
Parliamentary constituency
Bicester and Woodstock
Nearest railway station
Heyford3.8 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Heyford Park?
Heyford Park is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX25 5AH), in the parish of Heyford Park.
What is Heyford Park?
Heyford Park — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Heyford Park?
The nearest railway station is Heyford, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX25 5AH.
Is Heyford Park a protected site?
Yes — Heyford Park is part of the Ardley Cutting and Quarry SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Heyford Park?
The nearest railway station is Heyford, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX25 5AH.