Unofficial Museum Guide


Key Facts

Location: Swinford, Leicestershire
SatNav: LE17 6DH
Country: United Kingdom
Date Opened: ?
Aircraft Exhibits: 1

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.

Directions

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

Visiting

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:

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
- Pilcher Hawk BAPC.45 Reproduction Displayed

More Information

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

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