Natural landmarks · East Midlands
Nimrod R1
In or near Castle Donington.
Nimrod R1 — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Andrew Tatlow — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- East Midlands Parkway · 6.4 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Nimrod R1 is a other located in england-east-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
East Midlands Aeropark is an aviation museum and viewing area where visitors can explore preserved aircraft and observe modern planes taking off and landing. The site features two viewing mounds that provide excellent vantage points for photography and enjoying the airport's activity.
Place summary
The Nimrod R1 is a reconnaissance aircraft located in the East Midlands. It served in the Royal Air Force and is notable for its role in intelligence gathering during its operational period. The aircraft is a significant example of British aerospace engineering.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8327, -1.3450
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- North West Leicestershire
- Parish
- Castle Donington
- Postcode
- DE74 2PR
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Leicestershire
- Nearest railway station
- East Midlands Parkway — 6.4 km
- Opening
- PH,Th,Sa,Su 11:00-17:00
- Official site
- www.eastmidlandsaeropark.org
Sources
- osm: way/358303008 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nimrod R1?
- Nimrod R1 is in Leicestershire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE74 2PR), in the parish of Castle Donington.
- What is Nimrod R1?
- Nimrod R1 — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Nimrod R1?
- The nearest railway station is East Midlands Parkway, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE74 2PR.
- Is Nimrod R1 free to visit?
- Yes, Nimrod R1 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Nimrod R1?
- The nearest railway station is East Midlands Parkway, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE74 2PR.