BAC One-Eleven

Three decades after its final flight, this British Aircraft Corporation passenger jet sits as an outdoor exhibit in a Surrey field, offering a fascinating glimpse into British aviation history. The BAC One-Eleven was once the pride of short-haul European routes, and seeing one up close reveals just how compact these early jets were compared to today's aircraft.

Aviation enthusiasts will absolutely love this - you can walk around the entire fuselage and peer through windows at the preserved interior. The aircraft's distinctive rear-mounted engines and T-tail configuration make it instantly recognisable to anyone who flew in the 1960s and 70s. Kids might find it interesting for twenty minutes or so, though without access inside it's more of a photo opportunity than a hands-on experience.

Sitting just outside Addlestone, it's an easy detour if you're staying at any of the camping sites around Chertsey or Walton on Thames. The location feels a bit random - essentially a field with a plane in it - but that adds to the charm. You won't need long here, perhaps half an hour to walk around and take photos.

Best suited to plane spotters and anyone with memories of flying on these workhorses of British aviation. It's a proper piece of industrial heritage that deserves more recognition than it gets.