Museums · South East England
RAF Manston History Museum
In or near Westwood.
RAF Manston History Museum is a museum in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Thanet Parkway · 2.3 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
RAF Manston History Museum is a museum in Kent, South-East England. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Herne Bay and Sandwich parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Thanet Parkway, about 2.3 km away. Postcode area CT12.
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Official information
RAF Manston History Museum is located on the historic RAF Battle of Britain frontline airfield. Visitors can explore various aircraft and military exhibits, and participate in interactive experiences like riding a fire engine or sitting in a plane cockpit.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Thanet Coast SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
RAF Manston History Museum is located in Minster, Kent, South-East England. The museum is situated within the Thanet Coast Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). It focuses on the history of aviation in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3497, 1.3483
- County
- Kent
- District
- Thanet
- Parish
- Minster
- Postcode
- CT12 5DF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Herne Bay and Sandwich
- Phone
- 01843 825224
- Nearest railway station
- Thanet Parkway — 2.3 km
- Opening
- 10:00 – 16:00 Mon – Fri; 10:00 – 16:00 Sat – Sun; Winter hours vary
- Official site
- www.rafmanston.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q135782473 (CC0)
- commons: RAF Manston History Museum - geograph.org.uk - 2118128.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is RAF Manston History Museum?
- RAF Manston History Museum is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT12 5DF), in the parish of Minster.
- What is RAF Manston History Museum?
- RAF Manston History Museum is a museum in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to RAF Manston History Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Thanet Parkway, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT12 5DF.
- Is RAF Manston History Museum a protected site?
- Yes — RAF Manston History Museum is part of the Thanet Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to RAF Manston History Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Thanet Parkway, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT12 5DF.