Museums · South East England
RAF Tangmere
In or near Tangmere.
RAF Tangmere — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Shaun Ferguson — 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
- Nearest railway station
- Barnham · 4.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
RAF Tangmere 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.
Photo gallery
Place summary
RAF Tangmere is a museum located in South-East England. It focuses on the history of the Royal Air Force, particularly its role during the Second World War. The site is significant for its historical aviation artefacts and exhibits related to military aviation.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.8458, -0.7064
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Chichester
- Parish
- Tangmere
- Postcode
- PO20 2GQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chichester
- Established
- 1917
- Nearest railway station
- Barnham — 4.9 km
Sources
- wikipedia: RAF Tangmere (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Watch Office (Control Tower), Former Raf Tangmere
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Tangmere Military Aviation Museum
Museums · 0.6 km
Tangmere
Towns & cities · 0.9 km
St Andrew's Church, Tangmere
Historic churches · 1.0 km
Aldingbourne
Towns & cities · 1.3 km
Oving
Towns & cities · 1.4 km
The Winterton Arms Public House
Historic pubs · 1.5 km
Boxgrove
Towns & cities · 1.6 km
The Priory Church of St Mary and St Blaize, Boxgrove
Historic churches · 1.6 km
Tote Copse Castle
Literary houses · 1.6 km
Tote Copse Castle (mound)
Castles · 1.6 km
Keep of Tote Copse castle, 400m north of Decoy Farmhouse
Castles · 1.6 km
Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Watch Office (Control Tower), Former Raf Tangmere
Watch Office (Control Tower), Former Raf Tangmere — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South East England
Tangmere Military Aviation Museum
Tangmere Military Aviation Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Flagship📷 10Towns & cities · South East England
Tangmere
Tangmere — village in West Sussex, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
St Andrew's Church, Tangmere
St Andrew's Church, Tangmere — church in Tangmere, Chichester, West Sussex, England, UK.
Flagship📷 10Towns & cities · South East England
Aldingbourne
Aldingbourne — village and civil parish in Arun, West Sussex, UK.
Flagship📷 10Towns & cities · South East England
Oving
Oving — village and civil parish in Chichester, West Sussex, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near RAF Tangmere
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · South East England
The Goodwood Hotel
The Goodwood Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Willows Caravan Park
Willows Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Lidsey Caravan Park
Lidsey Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Chichester Lakeside Park
Chichester Lakeside Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Choller Farm CL
Choller Farm CL — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Hotels · South East England
The Ship Hotel
The Ship Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Winterton Arms Public House
The Winterton Arms Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Coach And Horses Public House
The Coach And Horses Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Restaurants · South East England
Muchos Nachos Bar & Restaurant
Muchos Nachos Bar & Restaurant — a restaurant in england south east.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The East Gate Public House
The East Gate Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
Prince Arthur Public House
Prince Arthur Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
Royal Oak Public House Including Wall Encircling Yard At Rear
Royal Oak Public House Including Wall Encircling Yard At Rear in England South East, United Kingdom.
More museums in this region
📷 5Museums · South East England
Coldrum Long Barrow
Coldrum Long Barrow — neolithic chambered long barrow near Trottiscliffe, Kent, England, UK.
📷 5Museums · South East England
Guildford House
Guildford House — house in Guildford, Surrey, England, UK.
📷 5Museums · South East England
Huguenot Museum
Huguenot Museum — museum in Rochester, England, UK.
📷 5Museums · South East England
Medway megaliths
Medway megaliths — group of long barrows in Kent, England.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is RAF Tangmere?
- RAF Tangmere is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO20 2GQ), in the parish of Tangmere.
- What is RAF Tangmere?
- RAF Tangmere — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to RAF Tangmere?
- The nearest railway station is Barnham, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO20 2GQ.
- When was RAF Tangmere built?
- Built or established in 1917.
- Who owns RAF Tangmere?
- RAF Tangmere is owned by Royal Flying Corps 1917<br/>U.S. Signal Corps 1918–19<br/>Royal Air Force 1919–20<br/>1925-1970<br>Fleet Air Arm 1942–48.
- How do I get to RAF Tangmere?
- The nearest railway station is Barnham, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO20 2GQ.