Snibston Discovery Park
Unofficial Museum Guide
Key Facts
| Location: | Coalville, Leicestershire |
| SatNav: | LE67 3LN |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Date Opened: | ? |
| Aircraft Exhibits: | 4 |
What’s Here
Set at a former coal mine, the Discovery Park presents Britain’s industrial heritage. Aviation is presented by a Whittle jet engine and an Auster AOP.9 aircraft.
Directions
Well signposted off the A511, northwest of Leicester. See this location on Microsoft Live Search Maps
Visiting
Opening Hours:
Open 10.00 am – 5.00 pm daily April to September; Monday to Friday 10.00 am to 3.00 pm, Saturday/Sunday & school holidays 10.00 am to 5.00 pm October to March.
Admission:
See official website for details.
Amenities:
Toilets, Parking, Cafe, Souvenir shop, Access for the disabled.
List of Aircraft Exhibits
| Displayed I.D. | Aircraft Type | Real Identity | Condition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XP280 | Auster AOP.9 | XP280 | Complete | Displayed |
| G-AIJK | Auster J/4 | G-AIJK | Complete | Stored |
| VZ728 | Reid and Sigrist Desford | VZ728 | Complete | Stored |
| G-AFTN | Taylorcraft Plus C2 | G-AFTN | Complete | Stored |
More Information
Snibston Discovery Park, Ashby Park, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3LN. Tel: 01530 278444, Fax: 01530 813301, recorded info line 01530 278444 (outside opening hours). website: Snibston
Any photographs illustrating this museum would be welcome.
27 March 2010 10:41 am | Last Updated 1 August 2010 9:18 am | 
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