Enjoy
a visit to Sywell Aerodrome
and an informal lunch
Sywell Aerodrome is
set in the heart of Northamptonshire,
just northeast of Northampton, and is
one of
the UK’s leading General Aviation airfields. It's
an active airfield with a variety of aircraft taking off and landing.
Sywell website
The
Aviator's hotel, bar and restaurant are unique, not just in
their Art Deco style but also with wonderful views across the
bustling airfield at Sywell Aerodrome.
Formerly the original Pilots Clubhouse and Officers Mess during
WW2, the Aviator has been extensively renovated in recent years
to its former Art Deco glory, whilst retaining much of its rich
aviation history. It features outdoor seating on the garden terrace
and also a large garden area with views across the airfield where
aircraft take off and land, with even the occasional air display.
Sywell Aerodrome dates back to 1927 when a local landowner
agreed to let 55 acres of his land to the Northamptonshire Aero
Club and there was a grand opening of the airfield on Saturday
29th September 1928. In 1933 work began on the construction of
the new Clubhouse in the Art Deco style which was opened
on 22nd April 1934 - it's now known as the Aviator Hotel.
During WW2 Sywell played a key role as an RAF flying training
facility and an important centre for the repair of nearly 2,000
Wellington bombers during the war period. Sywell’s rich aviation
history is still evident around the aerodrome and is displayed
within the Sywell Aviation Museum, opened in 2001, which is located
onsite. The Museum is open to the public from mid-May until the
end of October on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 12pm until 4pm
with the support of volunteers. A couple of aircraft are on display
outside the Museum.
Sywell
Aerodrome history
Where
is Sywell Aerodrome?
It's located just northeast of Northampton, less than a mile to
the east of the A43 which allows good access from the A45, M1
and A14.
There is free parking for guests and visitors at Sywell Aerodrome.
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Location
map
Timing for the visit by V8 members
Arrive from 11.30am in time for an informal lunch from
12.15pm in the Aviator restaurant.
Book now to visit Sywell Aerodrome and enjoy an informal lunch
in the Aviator restaurant
V8 members who would like to join the visit and lunch will need
to make a booking with the Event Organiser using the online booking
form below. Any friends who would like to join your visit are
very welcome, but you will need to include their names in your
online booking. Lunch
is available Monday to Sunday from 12.00pm to 3.00pm.
You
can see a lunch menu online. Members and guests will need to settle
their own lunch bill with the Aviator restaurant.
(Why do you need to book? It will help the catering team at Sywell
to be prepared for a group of 10 V8 members and friends, and possibly
more, arriving for lunch)
See the lunch menu
Event organiser
Victor Smith
Email & 07770
822977
