R J Mitchell Wind Tunnel, Southampton

Name: R J Mitchell Wind Tunnel
Address: Southampton, United Kingdom

#138 among attractions in Southampton

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Facts and practical information

The R. J. Mitchell Wind Tunnel is a low-speed wind tunnel which is part of the Faculty of Engineering and the Environment at the University of Southampton. It is the largest wind tunnel in University ownership in the UK. It is named after famed British aircraft designer R.J. Mitchell. ()

Coordinates: 50°56'11"N, 1°23'41"W

Address

Romsey and Southampton North (Swaythling)Southampton United Kingdom

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R J Mitchell Wind Tunnel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Southampton City Golf Course, Southampton Old Cemetery, Southampton Common, Highfield Church.

1.2 miNW
Golf, Outdoor activities
Southampton City Golf Course, Southampton
32 min walk • Southampton Municipal Golf Course or 'Muni', is a 27-hole venue set in woodland. The course was designed by five time Open Championship winner J.H. Taylor, and was completed in 1935. It celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2010. The club house is known as Bowlers Restaurant and has views over the course.
1.3 miSW
Cemetery
Southampton Old Cemetery, Southampton
33 min walk • The cemetery has had various titles including The Cemetery by the Common, Hill Lane Cemetery and is currently known as Southampton Old Cemetery. An Act of Parliament was required in 1843 to acquire the land from Southampton Common. It covers an area of 27 acres and the total number of burials is estimated at 116,800.
1 miSW
Park, Playground
Southampton Common, Southampton
27 min walk • Southampton Common is a large open space to the north of the city centre of Southampton, England. It is bounded by the districts of Shirley, Bassett, Highfield and Portswood.
0.5 miS
Church
Highfield Church, Southampton
12 min walk • Highfield Church is a parish church in the Highfield district of Southampton, England. It is an Anglican Church in the Diocese of Winchester.
0.8 miE
Church
St. Mary's Church, Southampton
21 min walk • St. Mary's Church, South Stoneham is one of the two remaining medieval churches in the city of Southampton, England. Parts of the building date from the Norman period and the chancel arch is 12th century.
1.1 miSE
Bridge
Cobden Bridge, Southampton
28 min walk • Cobden Bridge is a major road bridge in Southampton, UK. It crosses the River Itchen joining the suburbs of St Denys and Bitterne Park. It forms part of the A3035. The present bridge dates from 1928, but there has been a bridge on this site since 1883.
~1110 ftW
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
John Hansard Gallery, Southampton
6 min walk • The John Hansard Gallery is a contemporary visual art gallery and part of the University of Southampton.
1.5 miNE
Church
St Nicolas Church, Eastleigh
38 min walk • St. Nicolas Church is an Anglican parish church at North Stoneham, Hampshire which originated before the 15th century and is known for its "One Hand Clock" which dates from the early 17th century, and also for various memorials to the famous.
0.7 miNW
Church
St Michael and All Angels Church, Southampton
19 min walk • St. Michael and All Angels Church, in Bassett, Southampton, is an Anglican parish church which dates from the late 19th century.
~600 ftW
Theater, Universities and schools
University of Southampton, Southampton
3 min walk • The University of Southampton is a public research university in Southampton, England. Southampton is a founding member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities in the United Kingdom, and ranked in the top 100 universities in the world.
1.1 miS
Church
Avenue St. Andrew's United Reformed Church, Southampton
29 min walk • Avenue St. Andrew's is a United Reformed Church in Southampton, England, United Kingdom. Part of the church building is Grade II listed.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to R J Mitchell Wind Tunnel?

Nearby attractions include University of Southampton, Southampton (3 min walk), The Annex Theatre, Southampton (4 min walk), John Hansard Gallery, Southampton (6 min walk), St Alban's Church, Southampton (10 min walk).

How to get to R J Mitchell Wind Tunnel by public transport?

The nearest stations to R J Mitchell Wind Tunnel:

Bus

Highfield Interchange • Lines: U1, U1A, U2, U2B, U2C, U9 (3 min walk)
Future Worlds • Lines: U1, U2, U2B, U2C, U9 (4 min walk)

Train

Swaythling (22 min walk)
St Denys (26 min walk)