LORE OF THE SKY
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09.30 – 17.00
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“We were offered a tour around the Spitfire in the hangar with one of the volunteers. It was a brilliant and unexpected experience. We have already recommended Compton Abbas to our friends.”
Helen
“Having a great time today – even the weather hasn’t spoilt the day”.
Paul, Ringwood
“A fantastic day out with the children, adults and enthusiasts. A beautiful location and wonderful planes”
Julia & Aidan, Bruton
“A phenomenal experience! Very emotional. Such an amazing place to do it.”
Graham, Stratford Upon Avon (flew in the Spitfire with Aerolegends)
Classic Cars at Compton July
12th July 2026 - 12th July 2026
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Rolling back the years by road… Compton Abbas Airfield are delighted to be the host site of a fun and informal monthly car meet, for local and like-minded classic car…
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Warbird Weekend #5
23rd July 2026 - 26th July 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tally-ho! It is with great pleasure we welcome Aero Legends’ Warbird fleet as frequent visitors, between May and September 2026! These visits present an amazing opportunity to experience a…
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Warbird Weekend #6
30th July 2026 - 2nd August 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tally-ho! It is with great pleasure we welcome Aero Legends’ Warbird fleet as frequent visitors, between May and September 2026! These visits present an amazing opportunity to experience a…
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MG Car Meet
1st August 2026 - 1st August 2026
9:30 am - 11:30 am
MG CAR MEET New for 2026 – our Saturday Start Ups Join us for a casual MG Saturday morning car meet at Compton Abbas Airfield. A warm welcome is extended…
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de Havilland Anniversary Fly-In
15th August 2026 - 16th August 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Enter the aviation revolution… Over a century ago, grassroots aviation was changed forever by the innovation of the de Havilland Aircraft Company, and 2026 marks the 80th anniversary of…
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Classic Cars at Compton Aug
16th August 2026 - 16th August 2026
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Rolling back the years by road… Compton Abbas Airfield are delighted to be the host site of a fun and informal monthly car meet, for local and like-minded classic car…
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Summer Vintage Fly-In Weekend
22nd August 2026 - 23rd August 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
SUMMER VINTAGE FLY IN WEEKEND Travel back in time this Summer Holiday… We’re celebrating Aviation heritage this summer weekend, so come along and join us for our seasonal Vintage Fly-In…
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Classic Cars at Compton Sept
6th September 2026 - 6th September 2026
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Rolling back the years by road… Compton Abbas Airfield are delighted to be the host site of a fun and informal monthly car meet, for local and like-minded classic car…
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Warbird Weekend #7
10th September 2026 - 13th September 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tally-ho! It is with great pleasure we welcome Aero Legends’ Warbird fleet as frequent visitors, between May and September 2026! These visits present an amazing opportunity to experience a…
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Warbird Weekend #8
17th September 2026 - 18th September 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tally-ho! It is with great pleasure we welcome Aero Legends’ Warbird fleet as frequent visitors, between May and September 2026! These visits present an amazing opportunity to experience a…
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Autumn Vintage Fly-In
26th September 2026 - 27th September 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
AUTUMN VINTAGE FLY IN WEEKEND Wrap-up warm this autumn weekend… We’re travelling back in time to relive the Golden Age of Aviation. For this weekend, all pre-1970 aircraft are treated…
Find out moreWe’re proud to announce the launch of our new restaurant
HOME TO THE UK’S LARGEST BBQ SMOKER, LORE OF THE SKY OFFERS LOW AND SLOW COOKED FOOD IN THE INCREDIBLE SURROUNDINGS OF COMPTON ABBAS AIRFIELD.
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