Halton House, RAF Halton, Officers' Mess. The Trenchard Museum and The James McCudden Flight Centre
Royal Air Force, Halton Camp, Halton, Buckinghamshire, HP22 5NN
A rare opportunity to visit Halton House, the 'party' House and weekend country residence of Alfred de Rothschild. Built between 1880 and 1884 in the style of a French Château, for over 30 years it provided the venue for Rothschild's opulent weekend parties for the high society of the day.
In 1918 Halton House and the estate was acquired by the Royal Air Force and for the past 100+ years Halton House has served as the Officer's Mess for RAF Halton, Wendover, Buckinghamshire. The House is often used as a location for films and television, e.g. 'The King's Speech', 'The Queen', 'The World is not Enough', 'Cruella' and some scenes from 'Bridgerton'.
The Trenchard Museum tells the story of RAF Halton in WWI and the RAF Apprentice Scheme, with other memorabilia which illustrate life and training in the Station's history. The James McCudden Flight Centre has a cockpit simulator and displays to show the history and theory of flight.
RAF HALTON IS AN ACTIVE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE SITE. ACCESS TO THE TRENCHARD MUSEUM and THE JAMES MCCUDDEN FLIGHT CENTRE IS ONLY BY THE FREE COACH PROVIDED FROM HALTON HOUSE.
Please note: The use of the free coach is the only way access to the Museums is available.
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 08 September:
- 10.00 to 16.00
Location & directions
Royal Air Force, Halton Camp, Halton, Buckinghamshire, HP22 5NN
- Directions:
- The entrance to Halton House is well signposted on the day. Halton House is off the B4009 Wendover to Tring Road, HP22 5NN. The narrow road that leads to Halton House is signposted 'leading to Rosemead', continue down this narrow road, with 'sleeping policemen' to the barrier where visitors will be greeted and directed to the plentiful parking. Disabled passengers will be directed to the nearest parking.
- Contact on day:
- Trixie Brabner, Archivist and member of the Halton Heritage Committee
- Telephone number:
- +447974352811
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Limited disabled access, no disabled toilets. The ladies toilet is down four steps, the gentleman's toilet is on the flat. Limited pushchair access. There is a ramp at the front entrance to Halton House. A ramp is available at the entrance to the Trenchard Museum. Assistance dogs only.
Additional information
Only the Ground Floor of Halton House is open to the public. No access is allowed to the Upper Floors or the West Wing of Halton House as the House is home to RAF personnel. Each ground floor room of the Halton House will have information about the particular room with a Guide who can answer any further questions. Refreshments and souvenirs are available. PLENTIFUL PARKING IS AVAILABLE AT HALTON HOUSE ONLY. PLEASE NOTE: AS AN ACTIVE MOD SITE, ACCESS TO THE TRENCHARD MUSEUM AND THE JAMES MCCUDDEN FLIGHT CENTRE IS ONLY BY THE SHUTTLE BUS PROVIDED FREE FROM HALTON HOUSE. Please note there is a non-smoking policy in place at RAF Halton.
