mAgNeToDrOp Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 So, I'm off on my first trip to mud Island... ;) I'm not sure if I'll have much time to go sightseeing as it's a family trip, meeting the in-laws for the first time etc, and have to keep the missus happy. We'll be based in Farnham and I was wondering what aviation related attractions are easily accessible from there. I was hoping someone familiar (other than Google) with the place would have some suggestions. Need to plan my escape if I can get away for a day or so ;) Will be based there for the next few weeks with a couple of trips to the Greek isles for good measure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly_tornado Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 try looking on yelp or tripadvisor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexrbetter Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I would think contacting and maybe hooking up with Phil Perry would be the obvious .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Crezzi Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Loads of aviation museums in the UK see http://www.aviationmuseum.eu/World/Europe/UK/ The Farnborough one is pretty close and on an active airfield (mostly biz jets and not particularly friendly). The RAF museum at Hendon (north London) is definitely recommended and should be feasible by public transport. If you can get to Duxford, the Imperial War Museum is absolutely worth the effort and is very close to the Shuttleworth Collection at Old Warden. Need more than one day to do justice to both though. For actual flying, Popham is a good bet for a typical English grass airfield, Lasham is the largest gliding centre in the country and there is a more GA oriented airfield at Blackbushe. Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man emu Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 It's a 2-1/2 hour drive up the M40 to Cannock where Phil lives. The Shuttleworth Collection at North Biggleswade is 1-1/2 hrs away up the M3, M25 and M1 OME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yampy Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 RAF Cosford Aviation Museum near Woverhampton and also near to Phil Perry is well worth a visit , also an active and people friendly airfield is Halfpenny Green , just to the South of RAF Cosford with lots of micro light and GA traffic . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soleair Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 It's all been said about the nearby attractions of an airborne nature. For refreshment afterwards, I heartily commend the Triple fff brewery tap at Alton (opposite the station), about 10 miles down the road. Very basic pub, brilliant beer. Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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