Museums · South East England
Wight Aviation Museum
In or near Lake.
Wight Aviation Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Gerald England — 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
- Lake · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Wight Aviation Museum is a museum located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Wight Aviation Museum showcases over a century of aviation history from the Isle of Wight, featuring a diverse collection of aircraft including biplanes, jet fighters, and space rockets. Visitors can explore various exhibitions, including the 'War over the Wight' and the largest model aircraft collection on the island.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wight Aviation Museum is located in South-East England, postcode PO36. This museum is dedicated to the history of aviation, showcasing various exhibits related to the Isle of Wight's aviation heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.6486, -1.1849
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Newchurch
- Postcode
- PO36 0JP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight East
- Phone
- +44 7949 704052
- Nearest railway station
- Lake — 1.3 km
- Opening
- Fri–Tue 10am–3pm; closed Wed–Thu
- Official site
- wightaviationmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/7139605702 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wight Aviation Museum?
- Wight Aviation Museum is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO36 0JP), in the parish of Newchurch.
- What is Wight Aviation Museum?
- Wight Aviation Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wight Aviation Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Lake, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO36 0JP.
- Is Wight Aviation Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Wight Aviation Museum is part of the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Wight Aviation Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Lake, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO36 0JP.