Museums · East Midlands
RAF Waddington
In or near Waddington.
RAF Waddington — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Julian P Guffogg — 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
- Hykeham · 5.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
RAF Waddington is a museum in england-east-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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Place summary
RAF Waddington is a military museum located in the East Midlands. It showcases the history and operations of the Royal Air Force, with a focus on reconnaissance and surveillance aircraft. The site is significant for its role within the RAF and offers insight into military aviation.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.1725, -0.5308
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- North Kesteven
- Parish
- Waddington
- Postcode
- LN5 9NB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lincoln
- Established
- 1916
- Nearest railway station
- Hykeham — 5.3 km
Sources
- wikipedia: RAF Waddington (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is RAF Waddington?
- RAF Waddington is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LN5 9NB), in the parish of Waddington.
- What is RAF Waddington?
- RAF Waddington — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to RAF Waddington?
- The nearest railway station is Hykeham, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LN5 9NB.
- When was RAF Waddington built?
- Built or established in 1916.
- Who owns RAF Waddington?
- RAF Waddington is owned by Royal Air Force.
- How do I get to RAF Waddington?
- The nearest railway station is Hykeham, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LN5 9NB.