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The Great Britain Guide

Historic houses · South East England

R52 wind tunnel

In or near Pirbright.

♿ Wheelchair accessible

R52 wind tunnel — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Historic temporary balloon shed frames - geograph.org.uk - 1554333

Tony Wood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Farnborough (Main) · 1.3 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

R52 wind tunnel is a Grade II*-listed building in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Basingstoke Canal SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The R52 wind tunnel is a historic structure located in South-East England. It is designated as a Grade II* listed building, reflecting its architectural and historical significance.

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

Coordinates
51.2850, -0.7558
County
Hampshire
District
Rushmoor
Parish
Rushmoor, unparished area
Postcode
GU14 7WY
Parliamentary constituency
Aldershot
Nearest railway station
Farnborough (Main)1.3 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is R52 wind tunnel?
R52 wind tunnel is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU14 7WY), in the parish of Rushmoor, unparished area.
What is R52 wind tunnel?
R52 wind tunnel — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to R52 wind tunnel?
The nearest railway station is Farnborough (Main), about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU14 7WY.
Is R52 wind tunnel a listed building?
R52 wind tunnel is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
Is R52 wind tunnel a protected site?
Yes — R52 wind tunnel is part of the Basingstoke Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to R52 wind tunnel?
The nearest railway station is Farnborough (Main), about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU14 7WY.