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The Gatwick Aviation Museum is not a must-do for people who are not very much into aviation. It’s not the type of museum with an exhibition easily accessible to you with shiny displays. People with aviation history background however will surely enjoy this collection of classic aircraft and memorabilia in the outskirts of Gatwick Airport. The place is run by Peter Vallance, a local businessman who started the collection as a hobby and has faced years of opposition from the local government. His energetic way and all the years of fighting have maintained the collection at the place for many years and the collection is now at least tolerated by the locals.
The collection consists of around 20 military aircraft, a huge collection of civil and military engines, several bits and pieces of different aircraft and a couple of rooms with airline memorabilia, all with a heavy focus on Britain. As a friend of civil aviation, the rooms with all the models with stories and items of defunct airlines were the most interesting for me. However, the collection of aircraft is excellent too. Although keeping the historic aircraft outside does not favour their conservation, Mr. Vallance and his team of volunteers have done a great job to keep this collection alive and even expanding it. Some aircraft are kept in a condition that even allows it to run the engines, including an Avro Shackleton and a Buccaneer.
The museum grounds were a former run-down chicken farm which was turned into a small business park later on. Almost all buildings still date from that time, making the museum look rather shabby. However, plans for permanent buildings for the exhibition and most of the aircraft are planned and subject to evaluation and permission. Check out their website for opening times as the museum is only open on Saturdays and a dozen of other days a year. As of 2012, entry is free, but a donation of 5 GBP (2,50 for children) is suggested.
Updated Jul 10, 2012
Address: Lowfield Heath Road, Surrey RH6 0BT
Gatwick Airport Central Premier Travel Inn
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Ernie44 Says: I had an overnight in Gatwick before a long flight to the USA. I have stayed here a few times and have to say that I very much doubt anyone could find a better B&B to stay in, at least not in the UK. From the extensive and freshly cooked 5 * breakfast to the comfortable...
Gatwick Hilton: Not as it should be...
dustmon Says: Located an easy walk from the terminal, I thought this would be a no-brainer! I came through Gatwick on my way to Croatia, and had 5-6 hours layover so I went by the Hilton, where I had a reservation for the overnight upon my return to USA, and asked if there was a day pass...
Cumberland house: A pleasant stay in Horley, Gatwick
piravlos01 Says: We stayed in Cumberland house for several times. Fine accommodation and great service!For couples or families, it is a great place to spent overnight if you are traveling.They pick you up and drive you to the airport, almost all hours.
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GibJoe Says: This Travel Inn is ideal if you have to catch a very early flight the next morning or arrive in a very late night flight and have to stay near Gatwick. Booking a room is very easy as this can be done by telephone or via the internet, actually on one of my stays I had not...
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whitecliff62 Says: This is part of the secure parking area at the hotel and to which your car is only accesable by a card which is issued by the hotel
RENAISSANCE LONDON GATWICK HOTEL: A TOUCH OF CLASS
whitecliff62 Says: Another area of the lobby and the lifts to all floors Have a drink at the Atlas bar, which is located next to the pool, good food, wine, cocktails and drinks from around the world
Mariajoy Says: Just a little place to get coffee, juice, muffin or danish pastry etc in the North Terminal Departure Lounge. We had plenty of time for our flight to Dublin so we had a couple of Caffe lattes for 1.60GBP (each). It was far too bright and orange and shiny in there for so...
Mariajoy Says: There are plenty of places to get food and drink in Gatwick North Terminal. Just pick one! I had a bottle of diet coke for 95p.
Gatwick is BY FAR less overcrowded than Heathrow!
chrissyJ Says: I have been to gatwick 4 times and comparison with london heathrow the population of gatwick airport is scarce. I mean yes it can be overcrowded in the right concentrations of time but it is generally moveable and less stressful getting through crowds. Unlike heathrow where...
Waiting for your flight at Gatwick
dustmon Says: Gatwick has an interesting way of corraling folk before their flight leaves----there is a main waiting area with lots of monitors showing flights and the gates from which they are leaving---you have to wait here in this area until about 30-40 minutes before your flight is...
nickandchris Says: Gatwick airport is large!! It has two terminals, north and south, connected by monorail, make sure you know which one you're flying from!!We were quite impressed with the efficiency, having only Manchester to compare it with. We were there three hours before our plane took...
whitecliff62 Says: I suspect many of you will know what this is LOL, yes its the in flight meal. This breakfast was on First Choice Airways and was delicious, breakfast consisted ofEggBaconSausageTomatoHash brownBread rollButterTea cakeTea and CoffeeOrange juice
whitecliff62 Says: We have flown with First choice airways 5 times now and every time we have had first class service, i doubt many people outside of England would have herd of this company but i would reccommend there services everytime, they only fly out of Gatwick north temninal
Mariajoy Says: The Gatwick Express - 160km p/h, carries 307 passengers and leaves Gatwick every 15 minutes for the 30 minute journey to Victoria (Central London).A standard adult single fare is £14.00.More ticket details are on their website.
Mariajoy Says: Despite endless fruitless searches on the net - the best, ie cheapest, most reliable, most convenient flights to Amsterdam always seem to be with British Airways from Gatwick.
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This is Harrods. They sell all kinds of things.
Just have a look round if you have time to spare.
What to buy: When I was there they were trying to flog fluffy teddybears to weary travelers... like they need something else to carry.
What to pay: More than you should.
Written Apr 6, 2005
Address: Gatwick Airport
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Favorite thing: Give yourself plenty of time to check in at Gatwick airport, you normally have to check in 2 hours before your flight, and remember that some departure gates at Gatwick are quite a distance from the terminal, you could have a 20 min walk ahead of you so bare that in mind
Written Aug 8, 2006
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