IWM Duxford
IWM Duxford
Cambridgeshire
Cambridgeshire
CB22 4QR
England
Website
http://www.iwm.org.uk/visits/iwm-duxford
General information
Telephone
01223 835 000
Fax
01223 837 267
IWM Duxford is Britain’s best-preserved Second World War airfield and Europe’s premier aviation museum, where historic buildings intersperse with state-of-the-art exhibition halls.
Venue Type:
Museum, Heritage site, Transport heritage site
Additional info
Ample free parking, restaurant, cafes and shops. The majority of IWM Duxford's buildings have level entry or ramped access for wheelchair users. Wheelchairs are available on loan and can be booked in advance. Guide dogs welcome.
The Normandy Experience looks at the dramatic invasion of Europe on D-Day, June 1944, and the events that followed in Normandy and NW Europe until the end of the war.
'Monty' reveals one of the men behind the events shown in The Normandy Experience - Field Marshal Montgomery.
The British Aircraft Collection: A selection of military and civil aircraft for you to browse.
The Naval Collection: A fascinating range of exhibits from midget submarines to naval helicopters.
The Land Warfare Hall houses Duxford's collection of tanks, trucks and artillery.
The Battle of Britain Exhibition looks at the people and machines involved in the Battle of Britain and the Blitz of 1940-1941.
The American Air Museum houses the finest collection of historic American combat aircraft outside the United States.
'The Forgotten War' Exhibition highlights the political, military and the personal aspects of the Second World War in the Far East, the Pacific and in particular, Burma between 1941 and 1945.
The history of the Royal Anglian Regiment Museum from 1958 - 1960. Includes The Cambridgeshire Regiment Collection.
AirSpace houses the finest collection of aircraft including iconic Concorde, the Lancaster and much more!
Collection details
Weapons and War, Social History, Land Transport, Aviation
Key artists and exhibits
- Concorde
- Spitfire
- Hurricane
- Aircraft
- Military Vehicles
- Tanks
- Wartime
- RAF
- USAAF
Spring Air Show
This year, the Spring Air Show commemorates the 70th anniversary of the United States Army Air Force arriving at RAF Duxford in April 1943. We’ll look at the impact of the American Forces on the course of the Second World War in Europe and their cultural influence on the East Anglian community.
Historic US warbirds will take to the skies as we remember the time when the stars and stripes flew at RAF Duxford.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
8am-6pm
Where
IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4QR
Admission
Adult £25.50, Senior £20.40, Child £12.75. Concessions available and discounts when buying tickets in advance.
Website
Funday Sundays at IWM Duxford
Most Sundays, IWM Duxford offers a range of fun craft activities for all the family to enjoy.
Bring all the family and take part in craft activities which may include making badges, creating wartime puppets or peg toys, designing Blitz pictures or propaganda posters and many other creative crafts.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
- Especially for children
When
11:30am-3:30pm
Where
IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4QR
Admission
Children aged 15 and under FREE, Adult £17.50, Senior/Student £14. Concessions available.
Website
Military Vehicle Show
Celebrate Father’s Day on a grand scale with Military Vehicle Show. See displays of contemporary and historic military vehicles – there are even some that you can get into and onto for a closer look!
See and try on military equipment used by current serving personnel. Meet and chat to a variety of living history groups who will demonstrate equipment, uniforms and vehicles from a wide range of military campaigns.
Enjoy the power, thrill and excitement of Military Vehicle Show – the perfect way to celebrate Father’s Day!
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
10am-6pm
Where
IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4QR
Admission
Adult £18.50, Senior £14.80, Child under 16 FREE. Concessions available.
Website
http://www.iwm.org.uk/events/iwm-duxford/military-vehicle-show
Funday Sundays at IWM Duxford
Most Sundays, IWM Duxford offers a range of fun craft activities for all the family to enjoy.
Bring all the family and take part in craft activities which may include making badges, creating wartime puppets or peg toys, designing Blitz pictures or propaganda posters and many other creative crafts.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
- Especially for children
When
11:30am-3:30pm
Where
IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4QR
Admission
Children aged 15 and under FREE, Adult £17.50, Senior/Student £14. Concessions available.
Website
Funday Sundays at IWM Duxford
Most Sundays, IWM Duxford offers a range of fun craft activities for all the family to enjoy.
Bring all the family and take part in craft activities which may include making badges, creating wartime puppets or peg toys, designing Blitz pictures or propaganda posters and many other creative crafts.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
- Especially for children
When
11:30am-3:30pm
Where
IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4QR
Admission
Children aged 15 and under FREE, Adult £17.50, Senior/Student £14. Concessions available.
Website
Funday Sundays at IWM Duxford
Most Sundays, IWM Duxford offers a range of fun craft activities for all the family to enjoy.
Bring all the family and take part in craft activities which may include making badges, creating wartime puppets or peg toys, designing Blitz pictures or propaganda posters and many other creative crafts.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
- Especially for children
When
11:30am-3:30pm
Where
IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4QR
Admission
Children aged 15 and under FREE, Adult £17.50, Senior/Student £14. Concessions available.
Website
Flying Legends Air Show
A worldwide following has ensured that Flying Legends Air Show is the heritage air show event in the aviation calendar. Each of the historic aircraft on display at Flying Legends Air Show is a living tribute to the outstanding skills of the people who built, maintained and flew them and to the dedication of those who have brought these stunning aircraft back to life.
The flying display promises an unmissable fusion of power, sound, excitement and nostalgia as a series of rare and unique piston-engined aircraft perform their breathtaking flights over the historic airfield at IWM Duxford.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
8am-6pm
Where
IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4QR
Admission
Adult £34.50, Senior £27.60, Child £17.25. Concessions available and discounts when buying tickets in advance.
Website
http://www.iwm.org.uk/events/iwm-duxford/flying-legends-air-show
Funday Sundays at IWM Duxford
Most Sundays, IWM Duxford offers a range of fun craft activities for all the family to enjoy.
Bring all the family and take part in craft activities which may include making badges, creating wartime puppets or peg toys, designing Blitz pictures or propaganda posters and many other creative crafts.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
- Especially for children
When
11:30am-3:30pm
Where
IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4QR
Admission
Children aged 15 and under FREE, Adult £17.50, Senior/Student £14. Concessions available.
Website
Spitfires, Merlins and Motors
We’ll have a number of Spitfires on static display so that you can have a closer look at this iconic aircraft before seeing them take to the skies to perform short displays. Adding to the vintage feel will be living history groups bringing the 1940s to life.
Hear the instantly-recognisable Merlin engine roar into life and see a number of classic and contemporary cars on display.
Enjoy a fun and nostalgic day at IWM Duxford, the spiritual home of the Spitfire.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
10am-6pm
Where
IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4QR
Admission
Adult £18.50, Senior £14.80, Child under 16 FREE. Concessions available.
Website
http://www.iwm.org.uk/events/iwm-duxford/spitfires-merlins-and-motors
Animals in War
Find out more about the surprising and courageous roles played by animals during war and conflict. Hear about members of the animal kingdom who helped to win the war. Meet some four-legged military mascots and working animals.
Learn how animals have always played their part in military campaigns and continue to serve within the Armed Forces today. Animals at War is a great family day out for all animal lovers!
Suitable for
- Any age
When
10am-6pm
Where
IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4QR
Admission
Adult £18.50, Senior £14.80, Child under 16 FREE. Concessions available.
Website
The Duxford Air Show
The Duxford Air Show is the highlight of our programme of flying events, featuring an amazing array of aerial displays.
We showcase contemporary jet aircraft, historic warbirds, aerobatics and much more! With rare combinations of aircraft and show-stopping performances, The Duxford Air Show is a truly entertaining aerial spectacle.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
8am-6pm
Where
IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4QR
Admission
Adult £27.50, Senior £22, Child £13.75. Concessions available and discounts when buying tickets in advance.
Website
http://www.iwm.org.uk/events/iwm-duxford/the-duxford-air-show
Funday Sundays at IWM Duxford
Most Sundays, IWM Duxford offers a range of fun craft activities for all the family to enjoy.
Bring all the family and take part in craft activities which may include making badges, creating wartime puppets or peg toys, designing Blitz pictures or propaganda posters and many other creative crafts.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
- Especially for children
When
11:30am-3:30pm
Where
IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4QR
Admission
Children aged 15 and under FREE, Adult £17.50, Senior/Student £14. Concessions available.
Website
Funday Sundays at IWM Duxford
Most Sundays, IWM Duxford offers a range of fun craft activities for all the family to enjoy.
Bring all the family and take part in craft activities which may include making badges, creating wartime puppets or peg toys, designing Blitz pictures or propaganda posters and many other creative crafts.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
- Especially for children
When
11:30am-3:30pm
Where
IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4QR
Admission
Children aged 15 and under FREE, Adult £17.50, Senior/Student £14. Concessions available.
Website
Back to the Forties
Take a trip with us back in time to the 1940s. In the historic setting of IWM Duxford, soak up the wartime atmosphere as you experience Britain on the Home Front.
You’ll encounter living history groups representing British and American forces, civil defence organisations and ordinary people doing their bit for the war effort. You may also meet some instantly-recognisable wartime characters.
Meet and chat with re-enactors, see some thrilling displays and immerse yourself in Britain’s finest hour.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
10am-6pm
Admission
Adult £18.50, Senior £14.80, Child under 16 FREE. Concessions available. Come in your finest forties outfit and enjoy reduced-price admission to Back to the Forties.
Website
Funday Sundays at IWM Duxford
Most Sundays, IWM Duxford offers a range of fun craft activities for all the family to enjoy.
Bring all the family and take part in craft activities which may include making badges, creating wartime puppets or peg toys, designing Blitz pictures or propaganda posters and many other creative crafts.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
- Especially for children
When
11:30am-3:30pm
Where
IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4QR
Admission
Children aged 15 and under FREE, Adult £17.50, Senior/Student £14. Concessions available.
Website
Funday Sundays at IWM Duxford
Most Sundays, IWM Duxford offers a range of fun craft activities for all the family to enjoy.
Bring all the family and take part in craft activities which may include making badges, creating wartime puppets or peg toys, designing Blitz pictures or propaganda posters and many other creative crafts.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
- Especially for children
When
11:30am-3:30pm
Where
IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4QR
Admission
Children aged 15 and under FREE, Adult £17.50, Senior/Student £14. Concessions available.
Website
Autumn Air Show
The Autumn Air Show closes the flying season in relaxed and informal style.
We’ll be throwing the spotlight on the historic aeroplanes that are operated by flying partners based at the museum, with displays by some of the iconic aircraft that call IWM Duxford home.
There’ll also be fun activities across the museum to enjoy throughout the day. Join us for a celebration of IWM Duxford’s flying heritage, which continues to endure today.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
8am-6pm
Where
IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4QR
Admission
Adult £23.50, Senior £18.80, Child £11.75. Concessions available and discounts when buying tickets in advance.
Website
Funday Sundays at IWM Duxford
Most Sundays, IWM Duxford offers a range of fun craft activities for all the family to enjoy.
Bring all the family and take part in craft activities which may include making badges, creating wartime puppets or peg toys, designing Blitz pictures or propaganda posters and many other creative crafts.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
- Especially for children
When
11:30am-3:30pm
Where
IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4QR
Admission
Children aged 15 and under FREE, Adult £17.50, Senior/Student £14. Concessions available.
Website
Remembrance Sunday
Remembrance Sunday has a special significance in the IWM Duxford calendar. On this day, we offer free admission to the museum for all and we very much hope that people will take the opportunity to visit us as we remember members of the Armed Forces who gave their lives in active service.
In addition to the traditional two-minute silence and Service of Remembrance, we’ll be hosting hands-on activities across the museum, where visitors of all ages can learn more about commemorating remembrance. There may also be the opportunity to meet veterans and serving members of the Armed Forces.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
Where
IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4QR
Admission
Free for all
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