I,m taking some holiday in May and would like to go visit some of the museums and sites in Kent, Hawkinge in particular.
Ive not been since 96 so i figured that it was time to go back…
I was going to do it over a couple of days and stay in a lodge between days…
Any recommendations on places to visit, route to take and any general tips…
Many Thanks
By: Dez - 19th May 2004 at 22:32
NO PHOTOS AT HAWKINGE! Oh bl@@dy ell!!! Heres me armed up with my new digital camera!!! Gutted! 😡
By: John Boyle - 19th May 2004 at 18:06
Kent Museums
Don’t forget the nice museum at Manston…a first class Spitfire and Hurricane are there.
By: von Perthes - 19th May 2004 at 09:43
Our policy is not to allow photography without prior permission, this I believe is for security & insurance reasons. However, if you ask nicely, something can usually be arranged.
Dez, be aware there are two Geoffs at the museum, so memorise my avatar. Also most of the volunteers there are unaware that I’m vP on here, so it’s best to ask for ‘Geoff Kennell’ if you need to ask.
Geoff.
By: mmitch - 19th May 2004 at 09:02
I have always found this strange. The National Trust (and others) stopped photography on security grounds. Alarm systems and valuables could be identified in advance for planning a robbery.
Hawkinge used to be a more friendly place with someone on hand to answer questions. 2 years ago there was just one person on the entrance. I suppose they don’t have enough volunteers. Perhaps one follows another? 🙁
mmitch.
By: PDS - 19th May 2004 at 00:37
One big problem with the Battle of Britain Museum at Hawkinge.
They do not allow Photography….
It must be the only museum in the country that will not let visitors take pictures.
I stopped going a long time ago.. It must affect the amount of people that visit them.
By: Dez - 18th May 2004 at 20:56
See you Sunday VP!!!!!
By: von Perthes - 16th May 2004 at 22:54
Dez, just to let you know, I shall be at the museum this coming Sunday (23rd May). After that, I wont be there until the 13th June.
Dont forget we’re only open Sundays (see below for hours).
Geoff.
By: Dez - 16th May 2004 at 21:42
Right tour is looking like this…
Hawkinge (PLUS PUB!)
Shoreham Aircraft Museum (Thanks for the pics VP i will let you know when im coming…
Manston (Hurricane and Spitfire building?) (PLUS HISTORY MUSEUM)
Bob Memorial Capel le ferne???
Headcorn
Chatham
not sure which order tho..:confused:
any more…
Tour starts Saturday AM!!! I’m starting off in Cowfold (nr Gatwick) so any suggestions as to which order i should visit them in would be very much appreciated!!!! 🙂 Navigation skills are shocking! Thank the lord for Satalites!!!!
By: Arabella-Cox - 9th March 2004 at 11:02
Whilst at Hawkinge, don’t forget to pop just up the road for a pint at ‘The Cat & Custard Pot’ pub…loads of BoB film memorabilia there..be a shame to miss it! 😀
Keith
By: mmitch - 9th March 2004 at 10:00
Manston History Museum is on the opposite side of the car park to the Spitfire & Hurricane one. Open every day in the Summer, well worth an hour.
mmitch.
By: dezz - 8th March 2004 at 23:25
Headcorn ( Lashenden ) airfield is worth a visit as well 🙂
Dezz 🙂
By: Dez - 8th March 2004 at 23:19
Right tour is looking like this…
Hawkinge
Shoreham Aircraft Museum (Thanks for the pics VP i will let you know when im coming…
Manston (Hurricane and Spitfire building?)
Bob Memorial Capel le ferne???
not sure which order tho..:confused:
any more…
By: von Perthes - 8th March 2004 at 22:13
Would help if I added the image :rolleyes:
By: von Perthes - 8th March 2004 at 22:11
Raffle ticket anyone? (Von P flying a desk:) )
By: von Perthes - 8th March 2004 at 22:08
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By: von Perthes - 8th March 2004 at 22:07
Well, you could try The Shoreham Aircraft Museum 🙂 We’re only little, but as they say size doesn’t count, & you’ll be amazed at what you’ll find on display. No aircraft, but relics from our many excavations, ‘souvineered in 1940’ items donated to us, uniforms, Home front memorabilia & much more. Not to mention our world famous tearoom.
We open for the 2004 season on Easter Sunday, 11th April & will then be open every Sunday until the end of September. I can be found there, helping to run the museum every third Sunday, so let me know if/when you’re going to pop in. You can see our website at www.shoreham-aircraft-museum.co.uk and also try the FlyPast issues Sept & November 2003.
We also have nearby, at the airfield, the famous Biggin Hill Chapel.
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