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Stanford Hall
(An Unofficial Guide)

What's Here:

Housed in the former stable block is a display devoted to aviation pioneer Percy Pilcher. During a demonstration flight at Stanford Hall in September 1899, Pilcher was killed while flying his Hawk hang-glider. Other attractions include the Hall and grounds, and a motorcycle museum.

Location:

North-east of Rugby, near Swinford, 6 miles south-east of Lutterworth. Signposted. See this location on Microsoft Live Search Maps

Opening Hours:

Open Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays, 1.30 pm to 5.30 pm (last entry 5.00 pm), Easter to the end of September.

Admission:

£3.50 adults, £1.50 children. (Note: Additional fee for access to the house).

Amenities:

Toilets, Parking, Cafe, Souvenir shop, Access for the disabled.

Contacts:

Stanford Hall, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 6DH. Tel: 01788 860250, Fax: 01788 860870, e-mail: enquiries@stanfordhall.co.uk, website: Stanford Hall


List of Aircraft Exhibits:

IdentityType (Real Identity)
-Pilcher Hawk repro (BAPC.45)


Any photographs illustrating this museum would be welcome.

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First Created: 28 April 2001 - Last Revised: 29 July 2007
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