Museums · South East England
RAF Moreton-in-Marsh
In or near Adlestrop.
RAF Moreton-in-Marsh — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Graham Mitchell — CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Moreton-in-Marsh · 1.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
RAF Moreton-in-Marsh is a museum in england-west-midlands, 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
RAF Moreton-in-Marsh is a museum located in the West Midlands. It focuses on the history of the Royal Air Force and its role in various conflicts, showcasing artefacts and exhibitions related to aviation and military history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
Visiting
The former airfield is now home to the Fire Service College where senior fire officers from brigades all over the UK undergo operational, management and leadership training.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.9950, -1.6800
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cotswold
- Parish
- Moreton-in-Marsh
- Postcode
- GL56 0RH
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cotswolds
- Established
- 1940
- Nearest railway station
- Moreton-in-Marsh — 1.4 km
Sources
- wikipedia: RAF Moreton-in-Marsh (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is RAF Moreton-in-Marsh?
- RAF Moreton-in-Marsh is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL56 0RH), in the parish of Moreton-in-Marsh.
- What is RAF Moreton-in-Marsh?
- RAF Moreton-in-Marsh — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to RAF Moreton-in-Marsh?
- The nearest railway station is Moreton-in-Marsh, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL56 0RH.
- When was RAF Moreton-in-Marsh built?
- Built or established in 1940.
- Who owns RAF Moreton-in-Marsh?
- RAF Moreton-in-Marsh is owned by Royal Air Force.
- Is RAF Moreton-in-Marsh a protected site?
- Yes — RAF Moreton-in-Marsh is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to RAF Moreton-in-Marsh?
- The nearest railway station is Moreton-in-Marsh, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL56 0RH.