Sir Harold Hillier Gardens - Lecture Lunch - The Remarkable Life of Bert Hinkler - Thursday 5th March 2026 - 11.00am

Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

Lecture Lunch - The Remarkable Life of Bert Hinkler

Thursday 5th March 2026

11.00am

Join aviation historian Martin Radford for a captivating lecture on Bert Hinkler, the pioneering Australian aviator who made history in 1928 as the first person to fly solo from England to Australia.

As Chief Test Pilot for Avro Aviation, Hinkler set multiple long-distance flight records and had notable connections to Southampton. Discover the story of his adventurous life and his tragic final flight in 1933.

Coffee at 11am, followed by lecture and a two-course lunch served in Jermyn’s House, set in the heart of the Gardens.

Booking is essential

Member price: £44.50p/p

Non-member price: £57.50p/p includes Garden admission

Once purchased, tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded.

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