What's Here:

Built in 1917 for the Royal Flying Corp, Hooton Park Aerodrome still survives and has managed to retain its three Grade II* listed Belfast Truss aircraft Hangars, as well as Grade II listed ancillary Huts and MT Sheds.

The Hooton Park Trust was formed in October 2000, to manage the restoration and refurbishment of the buildings at this historic location. In early 2005 the Trust was successful in gaining a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund to continue progress on developing the site into a major Heritage Centre, focusing on the North West's important role in the development of air, sea and motor Transport during the last two centuries.

Location:

Hooton Park Airfield. Access off the M53, junction 6, Eastham oil terminal/Vauxhall cars exit. See this location on Microsoft Live Search Maps

Opening Hours:

By appointment for individual or group visits. Guided tour, cafe, exhibition centre and aviation collection archive.  

Admission:

By voluntary donation.

Amenities:

Cafe, Conference facilities, small events venue for hire, cherished vehicle storage, 26 acre events field for hire. 

Contacts:

The Hooton Park Trust, The Hangars, South Road, Hooton Park Airfield, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 1BQ. Tel: 0151 327 3565. Website: Hooton Park Trust.

Entrance to the site (photo, The Hooton Park Trust)	Part of the display area (photo, The Hooton Park Trust)

List of Aircraft Exhibits:

Anson G-AGPG under restoration (photo, Graham Sparkes)	Spitfire & Hurricane Full-Scale Models (photo, Graham Sparkes)