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The Great Britain Guide

Museums · East of England

RAE Bedford

In or near Thurleigh.

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RAE Bedford — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.

Bedford Autodrome perimeter 2 - geograph.org.uk - 1420776

Jonathan Billinger — 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
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

RAE Bedford is a museum in england-london, 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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Place summary

RAE Bedford is a museum located in London. It focuses on the history of aeronautics and the Royal Aircraft Establishment, showcasing various aircraft and technological advancements in aviation.

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

Coordinates
52.2297, -0.4747
District
Bedford
Parish
Thurleigh
Postcode
MK44 2YP
Parliamentary constituency
North Bedfordshire

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near RAE Bedford

Places to stay

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Campsites · East of England

Camp Site A

Camp Site A — a campsite in england london.

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Campsites · East of England

Overflow Camp Site A

Overflow Camp Site A — a campsite in england london.

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Campsites · East of England

Camp Site B

Camp Site B — a campsite in england london.

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Campsites · East of England

Top End Farm Campsite

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Caravan parks · East of England

Peppercorn Park

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Hotels · East of England

The Swan

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Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs · East of England

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Historic pubs · East of England

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Historic pubs · East of England

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Historic pubs · East of England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is RAE Bedford?
RAE Bedford is in London, United Kingdom (postcode MK44 2YP), in the parish of Thurleigh.
What is RAE Bedford?
RAE Bedford — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
How do I get to RAE Bedford?
Drivers can use postcode MK44 2YP.
Who owns RAE Bedford?
RAE Bedford is owned by Private.
How do I get to RAE Bedford?
Drivers can navigate to postcode MK44 2YP. It sits within the North Bedfordshire parliamentary constituency.