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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · North East England

ROF Aycliffe

In or near Archdeacon Newton.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair accessible

ROF Aycliffe in England North East, United Kingdom.

Former WW2 Royal Ordnance Factory building - geograph.org.uk - 1400240

peter robinson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Heighington · 0.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

ROF Aycliffe is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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Official information

Aycliffe Bus Museum is dedicated to preserving the transport heritage of the North East, showcasing a collection of classic buses and vehicles. Visitors can explore restored buses, learn about their histories, and engage with volunteers passionate about transport preservation.

From the Wikipedia article

ROF Aycliffe, was a Royal Ordnance Factory built on an 867-acre (3.51 km2) site off Heighington Lane, Aycliffe, County Durham, England during the early 1940s.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
54.6016, -1.5766
Parish
Great Aycliffe
Postcode
DL5 6SN
Parliamentary constituency
Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor
Phone
07935 551766
Nearest railway station
Heighington0.6 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is ROF Aycliffe?
ROF Aycliffe is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DL5 6SN), in the parish of Great Aycliffe.
What is ROF Aycliffe?
ROF Aycliffe in England North East, United Kingdom.
How do I get to ROF Aycliffe?
The nearest railway station is Heighington, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL5 6SN.
Is ROF Aycliffe free to visit?
Yes, ROF Aycliffe is free to enter.
How do I get to ROF Aycliffe?
The nearest railway station is Heighington, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL5 6SN.