Join a free, limited-capacity webinar offering a virtual tour through the architectural history of Hooton Hall and RAF Hooton Park. Using maps, old photos, and amazing 3D models, the event explores:
* The 1788 Palladian-style mansion by Samuel Wyatt, later modified by J.K. Colling.
* Surviving parts of Hooton Hall, including six columns, now displayed at Portmeirion thanks to Clough Williams-Ellis.
* A recreated flyover of RAF Hooton Park, highlighting its rare WWI-era hangars with Belfast Roof Trusses.
The site’s history spans from training WWI pilots to civil aviation in the 1930s, and back to military use in 1936 with the famed 610 Squadron. They returned post-war,flying Meteor jets from the 6,000-foot runway.
Note: Only 99 virtual seats available—arrive on time to secure yours.
Timings & Tours
- Monday 15 September:
- 1915
- Wednesday 17 September:
- 1915
- Friday 19 September:
- 1915
- Sunday 21 September:
- 1915
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
On connection to the Zoom meeting, you will be held in a virtual 'Waiting Room' awaiting the host to give you access. (The meeting Host will receive an email as each attendee connects to the meeting.) Please ensure your video and audio are disabled. Questions can be posted during the presentation via the chat option and will be responded to during the Q&A.
Additional information
This webinar is an on-line presentation via Zoom. If you wish to visit the Hooton Park Hangars for free during the HOD festival, the site will be open between 10am -and 4pm over the first weekend - see a separate listing on the HOD directory for details. Outside of the HOD festival, the Hooton Park Hangars site is open to the Public on the last Sunday of the month April - October. Please note there are admission charges.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 99
- Est. tour duration:
- 0 hour(s) 40 minute(s)
