Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Sir Frank Whittle Memorial
In or near Willey.
Sir Frank Whittle Memorial — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Anthony Parkes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Rugby · 8.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Sir Frank Whittle Memorial is a memorial located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Sir Frank Whittle Memorial is located in the West Midlands. It commemorates Sir Frank Whittle, the inventor of the turbojet engine, recognising his significant contributions to aviation.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4503, -1.1984
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Harborough
- Parish
- Lutterworth
- Postcode
- LE17 4HB
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Leicestershire
- Nearest railway station
- Rugby — 8.7 km
Sources
- osm: node/5473213833 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sir Frank Whittle Memorial?
- Sir Frank Whittle Memorial is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE17 4HB), in the parish of Lutterworth.
- What is Sir Frank Whittle Memorial?
- Sir Frank Whittle Memorial — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sir Frank Whittle Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Rugby, about 8.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE17 4HB.
- Is Sir Frank Whittle Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Sir Frank Whittle Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sir Frank Whittle Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LE17 4HB. It sits within the South Leicestershire parliamentary constituency.