How to Find us
Find us on the former RAF Hawkinge airfield.
The Museum stands on the former Battle of Britain airfield of RAF Hawkinge in Kent, between the seaside town of Folkestone (about 4 miles) and the city of Canterbury (about 11 miles).
Address and Contact
Aerodrome Road
Hawkinge
Folkestone
Kent
CT18 7AG
England.
+44 (0)1303 893 140
(08:00 to 20:00, Tuesday to Sunday)
(08:00 to 20:00, Tuesday to Sunday)
Sat nav coordinates for the Museum entrance:
51°06'47.6"N, 1°09'06.7"E 51.113232, 1.151857
51°06'47.6"N, 1°09'06.7"E 51.113232, 1.151857
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Getting Here
Hawkinge is on the A260 between Folkestone and Canterbury. From the A20 Folkestone to Dover road, take the A260 towards Canterbury.
Car
The Museum is one mile along Aerodrome Road and is clearly signposted from the Hawkinge bypass. Look out for the brown tourism signs near the Museum.
Free on-site parking. Disabled parking is available next to the Museum entrance.
Free on-site parking. Disabled parking is available next to the Museum entrance.
Bus
Stagecoach buses 73 and 16 run between Folkestone and Canterbury, stopping in Hawkinge and directly outside the Museum entrance.
Train
The nearest railway stations are Folkestone West and Folkestone Central, served by Southeastern trains: high speed from St Pancras or the normal service from Charing Cross. From either station, continue by bus or taxi.
