The First Home of British Aviation Memorial, Eastchurch, Isle of Sheppey, Kent
Details
Accessibility
Free parking is available in the vicinity.
Brief description
"The Memorial to the Home of Aviation commemorates the pioneering days of British aviation at Eastchurch. Unveiled on 25 July 1955, it honours the early aviation flights from Leysdown and Eastchurch by members of the club that became the Royal Aero Club of Great Britain in 1910, and the air base established by the Royal Navy near Eastchurch in 1911. The memorial features a stone sculpture with reliefs of early aircraft and is located opposite All Saints Church at the junction of Church Road and High Street."
Address
Church Road, Eastchurch, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, ME12 4EH
Phone
Website
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorial_to_the_Home_of_Aviation
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Eastchurch_Sheppey_9216.JPG
Directions
From the A249, take the exit for Eastchurch. Follow Church Road towards the village centre. The memorial is located at the junction of Church Road and High Street, opposite All Saints Church.
Opening Times
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
Transport
Local bus services operate to Eastchurch; check local timetables for the most convenient routes.
The nearest station is Queenborough, approximately 6 miles away.
Amenities
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Location
Nearest Venues
Eastchurch, Isle of Sheppey, Kent
329 metres*
Leysdown-On-Sea, Isle of Sheppey, Kent
2.86 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.