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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · East of England

Mattishall Airfield

In or near Mattishall.

Free admission

Mattishall Airfield — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.

Old milestone on Mattishall Road - geograph.org.uk - 8069276

JThomas — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Thuxton · 5.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Mattishall Airfield is a memorial located in england-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

Mattishall Airfield, also known as Mattishall Aerodrome, is a disused airfield located in Norfolk, originally used by the RAF and RFC. The site is currently farmland and has historical significance dating back to its operation from 1915 to 1919.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wensum SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Mattishall Airfield is a memorial located in the East of England. It serves as a tribute to the airfield's historical significance, though specific details regarding its era or designation are not provided.

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

Coordinates
52.6590, 1.0549
County
Norfolk
District
Breckland
Parish
East Tuddenham
Postcode
NR20 3LW
Parliamentary constituency
Mid Norfolk
Nearest railway station
Thuxton5.3 km
Official site
abct.org.uk

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mattishall Airfield?
Mattishall Airfield is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR20 3LW), in the parish of East Tuddenham.
What is Mattishall Airfield?
Mattishall Airfield — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Mattishall Airfield?
The nearest railway station is Thuxton, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR20 3LW.
Is Mattishall Airfield a protected site?
Yes — Mattishall Airfield is part of the River Wensum SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Mattishall Airfield free to visit?
Yes, Mattishall Airfield is free to enter.
How do I get to Mattishall Airfield?
The nearest railway station is Thuxton, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR20 3LW.