Where is RAF Brenzett?

RAF Brenzett is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN29 0AY), in the parish of Ivychurch.

How do I get to RAF Brenzett?

The nearest railway station is Appledore, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN29 0AY.

Who owns RAF Brenzett?

RAF Brenzett is owned by Royal Air Force.

Is RAF Brenzett a protected site?

Yes — RAF Brenzett is part of the Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay Ramsar wetland.

How do I get to RAF Brenzett?

The nearest railway station is Appledore, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN29 0AY.

Museums · South East England

RAF Brenzett

In or near Brenzett.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

RAF Brenzett — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year: Year-round
Nearest railway station: Appledore · 4.9 km

Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

RAF Brenzett is a museum in england-south-east, 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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Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI
Ramsar wetland: Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

RAF Brenzett is a museum located in South-East England. It focuses on the history of the Royal Air Force and features various exhibits related to aviation. The museum provides insights into the role of the RAF during significant conflicts.

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

Background

History

]] The site was chosen for an Advanced landing ground in July 1942 and construction work on the 300 acre site of flat marshland commenced in 1943, it was due to open on 1 March 1943 but was not ready for occupation until September and the airfield opened as RAF Brenzett as part of RAF Fighter Command on 14 September 1943 with two Sommerfeld Tracking runways. The locals referred to the airfield as Ivychurch after the nearest village. The airfield eventually had five blister hangars for the aircraft but most of the personnel were housed in a tented camp. The first unit to use the airfield was No. 122 Squadron RAF with Supermarine Spitfires in August 1943 who used it relieve pressure on their…

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Coordinates: 51.0144, 0.8792
County: Kent
District: Folkestone and Hythe
Parish: Ivychurch
Postcode: TN29 0AY
Parliamentary constituency: Folkestone and Hythe
Established: 1943
Nearest railway station: Appledore — 4.9 km

Sources

wikipedia: RAF Brenzett (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is RAF Brenzett?: RAF Brenzett is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN29 0AY), in the parish of Ivychurch.
What is RAF Brenzett?: RAF Brenzett — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to RAF Brenzett?: The nearest railway station is Appledore, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN29 0AY.
When was RAF Brenzett built?: Built or established in 1943.
Who owns RAF Brenzett?: RAF Brenzett is owned by Royal Air Force.
Is RAF Brenzett a protected site?: Yes — RAF Brenzett is part of the Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay Ramsar wetland.
How do I get to RAF Brenzett?: The nearest railway station is Appledore, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN29 0AY.

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Place summary

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