Timeline
19:43
Grab a pint at The Alexandra. It is a traditional red brick pub with a beer garden, open until 24:00 on Fridays and Saturdays, so it will be open well before sunset.
20:13
Walk from the pub to Cove Green. The green is a flat expanse of grass with free tennis courts and a playground. It is a popular spot to watch the airshow for free, though arriving on foot is recommended.
20:43
Farnborough International Airshow
Head to the viewing area at Farnborough International Airshow. This spot is located 32 minutes walking from the anchor Cove Green in a SSW direction. It is the best place to watch the displays all week.
21:13
Farnborough International Airshow
Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the NW at 21:13, providing golden light for the final moments of the day.
21:58
End the evening at The Tilly Shilling. This large JD Wetherspoon pub retains an aviation ambiance and serves meals and bar snacks until midnight on Saturdays.
Local tip
The airshow is held for one week every two years. Public days are the last weekend only, although there are many locations around town to watch the displays all week.
Check before you go
- The Tilly Shilling is open until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
- The Alexandra is open until 24:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Farnborough (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).