Where is Royal Air Force Station - Hawkinge Memorial?

Royal Air Force Station - Hawkinge Memorial is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT18 7RQ), in the parish of Hawkinge.

How do I get to Royal Air Force Station - Hawkinge Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Folkestone West, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT18 7RQ.

Is Royal Air Force Station - Hawkinge Memorial a protected site?

Yes — Royal Air Force Station - Hawkinge Memorial is part of the Folkestone to Etchinghill Escarpment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).

Is Royal Air Force Station - Hawkinge Memorial free to visit?

Yes, Royal Air Force Station - Hawkinge Memorial is free to enter.

How do I get to Royal Air Force Station - Hawkinge Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Folkestone West, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT18 7RQ.

Memorials & monuments · South East England

Royal Air Force Station - Hawkinge Memorial

In or near Capel-le-Ferne.

Paid admission££

Royal Air Force Station - Hawkinge Memorial — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Folkestone West · 3.3 km

Paid entry
Dog-friendly

Royal Air Force Station - Hawkinge Memorial is a memorial located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

Official information

The Royal Air Force Station - Hawkinge Memorial features the world's largest collection of Battle of Britain memorabilia, showcasing artifacts from over 700 crashed aircraft. Visitors can explore various displays, including the Stuart-Buttle Hangar and the Lord Dowding Memorial Hangar.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Folkestone to Etchinghill Escarpment SSSI
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Royal Air Force Station - Hawkinge Memorial is located in South-East England. This memorial commemorates the contributions of the RAF during significant conflicts. It serves as a historical site recognising the sacrifices made by service members.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 51.1147, 1.1540
County: Kent
District: Folkestone and Hythe
Parish: Hawkinge
Postcode: CT18 7RQ
Parliamentary constituency: Ashford
Nearest railway station: Folkestone West — 3.3 km
Opening: 1st May to 30th September - 10am to 5pm; April, October and November - 10am to 4pm; closed Mondays except Bank Holiday Mondays
Official site: www.kbobm.org

Sources

osm: way/699287104 (ODbL)

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