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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Airfield

Watch the sun dip below the horizon while planes buzz overhead.

Best time: 15:27About 75 min

Timeline

  1. 15:38

    The Swan

    Grab a pint and some snacks at The Swan.

  2. 16:03

    "First Flight in the UK" memorial

    Walk 9 minutes from The Swan to the "First Flight in the UK" memorial. Find the stone and plaque, then look across the airfield.

  3. 16:23

    "First Flight in the UK" memorial

    Watch the sun set toward the SW over the airfield.

  4. 16:53

    The North Camp

    Walk 12 minutes to The North Camp for a nightcap or cocktail.

Local tip

The Swan has inconsistent opening hours, so check before you go. The North Camp is open until 23:30 on weekdays.

Check before you go

  • The Swan: Beware of the changeable and inconsistent opening hours.
  • The North Camp: Mo-Sa 12:00-23:30; Su 11:30-22:30.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Farnborough (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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