Long Plantation

Wood, Forest in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

England

Long Plantation

Imperial War Museum, Duxford I was going to go in, only at the time of writing, they want £16.50 admission for some parked up planes. I&#039;ll go to Heathrow and look at the planes for nowt. On the site of a former RAF base. — Imperial War Museum, Duxford Credit: Phillip Perry

Long Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in Cambridgeshire, England. Spanning over an area of approximately 200 acres, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers alike. Situated just a few miles outside of the historic city of Cambridge, it offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life.

The woodland is characterized by its dense canopy of tall trees, predominantly consisting of oak and beech. These majestic trees provide a stunning backdrop throughout the year, with vibrant green foliage in the spring and summer, and a dazzling display of warm hues during the autumn months. The woodland floor is adorned with a variety of native plant species, such as bluebells and wild garlic, adding to its natural beauty.

Long Plantation is also home to a diverse range of wildlife. Visitors may encounter squirrels and rabbits scurrying through the undergrowth, while birdwatchers can spot an array of species including woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds. The peaceful atmosphere and abundance of flora and fauna make it a haven for nature lovers and photographers.

For those seeking outdoor activities, Long Plantation offers numerous walking trails and cycling routes, allowing visitors to explore the woodland at their own pace. There are also designated picnic areas where families and friends can enjoy a leisurely lunch surrounded by nature's splendor.

Overall, Long Plantation in Cambridgeshire is a captivating woodland retreat, offering a serene escape and a chance to immerse oneself in the beauty of the natural world.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.080737/0.13359879 or Grid Reference TL4644. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Imperial War Museum, Duxford

I was going to go in, only at the time of writing, they want £16.50 admission for some parked up planes. I'll go to Heathrow and look at the planes for nowt. On the site of a former RAF base.

Phillip Perry

Static display at Duxford Airfield

During the late 1960's The Imperial War Museum was looking for a suitable site for the storage, restoration and eventual display of exhibits too large for its headquarters in London. It settled on RAF Duxford which was about to be decommissioned by the Ministry of Defence. Here we see some of those exhibits.

Stuart Logan

Main runway 06/24 at Duxford

The narrow grey strip running across the centre of the photograph is the Asphalt/Concrete NE/SW paved surface runway. It is 1503 m long by 45 m wide. Parallel to it and nearer the viewer is 06/24 grass strip 890 m by 53 m. Both the tailwheel equipped aircraft Cessna 170B and Vickers-Supermarine Spitfire have landed on the grass runway as befits their undercarriage configuration. They are now parked close to the paved taxiway in the immediate foreground.

Stuart Logan

Imperial War Museum Duxford from the air

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Thomas Nugent

Royal Anglian Regiment Memorial (1)

Memorial to members of the Royal Anglian Regiment killed on operations. Statue is that of the section gunner armed with a General Purpose Machine Gun. Situated within the Grounds of the Imperial War Museum, Duxford.

Dennis simpson

Royal Anglian Regiment Memorial (2)

Second part of the memorial. This time with names of the fallen recorded.

Dennis simpson

Imperial War Museum Duxford from the air

Viewed from a Stansted bound flight from Glasgow.

Thomas Nugent

Duxford, Cambridgeshire

Looking northwest across Duxford airfield from the minor road in the southeast of the square. This picture was taken during the Duxford Legends Air show when many ex-wartime aircraft are displayed.

Brendan and Ruth McCartney

Spitfire Vb BM597 at Duxford

Spitfire Vb BM597 (G-MKVB) is towed from Hangar 3 at Duxford. Built in 1942 at Castle Bromwich, this aircraft is maintained in flying order by the Historic Aircraft Collection, and is frequently seen at displays.

Richard Green

M11 - horses on the motorway

In a horsebox of course!

Robin Webster

M11 - 1 mile sign for junction 10

As well as the indicated destinations, in the opposite direction the A505 links up with the A11 east, so if somehow you missed the A11 turning at junction 9, all is not lost.

Robin Webster

M11 - junction 10 1/2 mile sign

The distant building is a hangar on the Duxford Imperial War Museum site.

Robin Webster

M11 junction 10

The slip road goes up to the common arrangement of a large roundabout with twin bridges over the motorway.

Robin Webster

Duxford Airfield

This view across Duxford Airfield was taken from the 'Air Side Restaurant', which is on the first floor of the huge AirSpace Hangar and used for conferences and similar functions.

David Purchase

Concorde in the AirSpace Hangar, Duxford

This huge hangar at the Imperial War Museum Duxford houses many planes, large and small, old and (fairly) new. The Concorde seen here never went into service, it was one of (I think) two that were prototypes and used for testing before the actual fleet of Concordes was built. This prototype had two escape hatches for the crew, a feature which, for obvious reasons, was not included in the commercial version! I have flown (just the once!) on Concorde, from New York to Heathrow in June 1989. So it was nostalgic to see the cabin again, and interesting to look into the cockpit. One thing that I did recall was confirmed: the seats were really quite narrow, and the cabin quite confined. I think modern businessmen prefer their space and flat beds even if the travel time is greater. I like to think that, at a height of nearly 20 kilometres, I did actually see the earth's curvature. But it may well just have been distortion in the thick, small plastic windows.

David Purchase

Across the A505

This Bailey Bridge connects Duxford Airfield and the Imperial War Museum with Duxford Camp on the north side of the A505. Most of the buildings in Duxford Camp are now used for archive storage.

David Purchase

The Officers' Mess, Duxford Camp

This building has been used until quite recently, though not as an Officers' Mess. But I understand that the roof now leaks, and funds are not available to renovate it to a standard which would permit it to be occupied once again.

David Purchase

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Long Plantation is located at Grid Ref: TL4644 (Lat: 52.080737, Lng: 0.13359879)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: South Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire