Memorials & monuments · South East England
RAF Harwell Memorial
In or near Harwell.
RAF Harwell Memorial — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Bill Nicholls — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Didcot Parkway · 5.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
RAF Harwell Memorial is a memorial located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
RAF Harwell Memorial is a tribute to those who served in the Royal Air Force at Harwell. Visitors can explore the memorial and reflect on the history and contributions of the RAF in the area.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
RAF Harwell Memorial is a memorial located in South-East England. It commemorates the contributions of the Royal Air Force at Harwell, a site significant to military aviation history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.5744, -1.3032
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Vale of White Horse
- Parish
- Chilton
- Postcode
- OX11 0GN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Didcot and Wantage
- Nearest railway station
- Didcot Parkway — 5.9 km
- Official site
- www.harwellcampus.com
Sources
- osm: node/2975958107 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is RAF Harwell Memorial?
- RAF Harwell Memorial is in Oxfordshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode OX11 0GN), in the parish of Chilton.
- What is RAF Harwell Memorial?
- RAF Harwell Memorial — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to RAF Harwell Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Didcot Parkway, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX11 0GN.
- Is RAF Harwell Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — RAF Harwell Memorial is part of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is RAF Harwell Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, RAF Harwell Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to RAF Harwell Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Didcot Parkway, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX11 0GN.