About this museum
Lasham's Gliding Heritage Centre: Europe's finest vintage-glider collection, most of them airworthy and actually flown, with free volunteer tours of the hangars and workshop.
Listed inventory: 72 airframes.
Book tours in advance; you will leave understanding why gliding people are like that.
- “A hidden gem. If you have even the vaguest interest in aviation/gliding history, take this fantastic (free) tour led by engaging and knowledgeable volunteers. A fascinating collection of lovingly cared-for vintage gliders.”— Pete W
Public map reports · excerpted for reference · not reviews collected by this gazetteer
The collection in profile
2 types held here that we have drawn and built in 3D. Choose one to turn it over, or see all 127 in The Hangar.
Frequently asked
How much does The Gliding Heritage Centre cost?
Entry is by donation. Check the museum's current prices before travelling.
Which aircraft can you see at The Gliding Heritage Centre?
The listed collection includes Weiss Olive 5/8-scale replica, Manuel Crested Wren replica, Manuel Willow Wren (BGA.162), Abbott-Baynes Scud III (G-ALJR), Scott Viking 1 (G-ALRD). Aircraft move between displays, so confirm current holdings before travelling.
Does The Gliding Heritage Centre have parking or a cafe?
Parking is recorded on site; a cafe or restaurant is recorded. Check current facilities with the museum before travelling.
Airframe checklist
Tick them off as you go. Identities are as held in the gazetteer survey — verify against the museum’s own labels if something has moved.
Show all 72 airframes
Inventory last verified 2026-10-08: source 1 · source 2 · source 3. Aircraft move between sites; report corrections to the compiler.
Location & contact
- Address
- The Gliding Heritage Centre, Lasham Airfield, Alton GU34 5SP
- Website
- www.glidingheritage.org.uk/
- Gazetteer
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