Historic houses · South East England
R52 wind tunnel
In or near Pirbright.
R52 wind tunnel — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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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.
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- 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
- Official site
- www.airsciences.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17778463 (CC0)
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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.