IWM Duxford








Discover the best of aviation at IWM Duxford. Stand in awe of everything from paper planes to Jet fighters at this historic airfield and museum. Duxford has been a witness to world-changing events over the past 100 years and today houses some of the IWM‘s largest objects from our world-class collections.
Climb aboard Concorde, the fastest commercial airliner ever built; experience for yourself the beauty and sound of the iconic Spitfire and stand in awe of our recently renovated American Air Museum. With eight hangars to explore you’ll find plenty to see and do.
Venue Type:
Museum, Heritage site, Transport heritage site
Additional info
Ample free parking, restaurant, cafes and a shop. 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 and assistance dogs are 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

Duxford Air Festival
- 26 — 27 May 2018
Experience the thrills in the sky above, and enjoy the fun on the showground below at the Spring Bank Holiday weekend Duxford Air Festival
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
From £29.50
Kids go free
Website
https://www.iwm.org.uk/events/duxford-air-festival-2018

BATTLE OF BRITAIN AIR SHOW 2018
- 22 — 23 September 2018
The Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show brings to life Duxford’s finest hour as an important Second World War fighter station defending Great Britain from aerial attack in 1940.
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
From £29.50
Kids go free
Website
https://www.iwm.org.uk/events/duxford-battle-of-britain-air-show-2018
Getting there
IWM Duxford is situated at Junction 10 of the M11, approximately 15 minutes from Cambridge and 40 minutes from the M25.
IWM Duxford
Duxford
Cambridgeshire
CB22 4QR
England
Website
General information
Telephone
01223 835 000
Fax
01223 837 267
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