IWM Duxford
IWM Duxford
Duxford
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 tells the story of the impact of aviation on the nature of war and on people’s lives. Set within Britain’s best-preserved Second World War fighter station, seven impressive hangars filled with extraordinary collections and state-of-the-art exhibitions take you on an unforgettable journey through times of war and peace.
Visit us in 2014 as we commemorate the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War as well as the 70th anniversary of D-Day, a crucial operation in the Second World War.
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
The D-Day Anniversary Air Show
- 24 — 25 May 2014
The D-Day Anniversary Air Show commemorates the 70th anniversary of this decisive military campaign, demonstrating the vital role that aerial warfare played in the invasion of Normandy.
The air show will feature fighter, bomber and transport aircraft types that would have been seen over the beaches of France, together with thrilling ground content, including a march past by Normandy veterans and serving personnel from the Parachute Regiment. This special D-Day anniversary air show is not to be missed.
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
Adult £27.50, Child (5-15 years) £18.15, Child (4 years or under) Free. Concessions available and discounts when buying tickets in advance.
Website
http://www.iwm.org.uk/events/iwm-duxford/the-d-day-anniversary-air-show
Military Vehicle Show
- 15 June 2014
Explore military vehicles large and small, from motorcycles to jeeps, ambulances to huge trucks and tanks. See the vehicles up close and then watch them come to life as they parade around the airfield during the cavalcade. A wide range of living history groups will bring Second World War history to life, chatting to visitors and encouraging families to try on military equipment and clamber aboard military vehicles.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
Admission
Child (aged 15 and under) Free, Adult £18.50. Concessions available.
Website
http://www.iwm.org.uk/events/iwm-duxford/military-vehicle-show-0
Flying Legends Air Show
- 12 — 13 July 2014
The Flying Legends Air Show is famous the world over for its unique presentation of historic piston-engined aircraft in rare combinations and remarkable flying displays.
Complimenting the ‘wow!’ factor in the air is the authentic 1940s atmosphere that can be experienced across the museum. It’s the closest you can get to being back at RAF Duxford in its flying heyday.
The flying display promises an unmissable fusion of power, sound, excitement and nostalgia as iconic piston-engined aircraft from across the globe perform their breathtaking flights over IWM Duxford’s historic airfield.
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
Adult £34.50, Child (5-15 years) £18.15, Child (4 years or under) Free. Concessions available and discounts when buying tickets in advance.
Website
http://www.iwm.org.uk/events/iwm-duxford/flying-legends-air-show-0
Spitfires, Merlins and Motors
- 26 July 2014
Spitfires, Merlins and Motors celebrates the legendary Supermarine Spitfire, the unmistakable Merlin engine and the golden age of motoring.
See a variety of Spitfires up close on the ground and then watch them soar as they take to the air to perform short flying displays. You’ll also be able to see the intricate details of the museum’s Merlin engines and wander around our display of classic and contemporary cars.
Costumed living history interpreters will be bringing the wartime Royal Air Force to life with authentic 1940s displays.
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
Child (aged 15 and under) Free, Adult £18.50. Concessions available.
Website
http://www.iwm.org.uk/events/iwm-duxford/spitfires-merlins-and-motors-0
The Duxford Air Show
- 13 — 14 September 2014
The Duxford Air Show is a celebration of aviation in its many diverse and varied forms.
Combinations of historic aircraft, contemporary jets, mind-boggling aerobatics and those quirky, did-I-really-just-see-that displays make The Duxford Air Show an entertaining aerial spectacle with a fabulous family atmosphere.
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
Adult £27.50, Child (5-15 years) £18.15, Child (4 years or under) Free. Concessions available and discounts when buying tickets in advance.
Website
http://www.iwm.org.uk/events/iwm-duxford/the-duxford-air-show-0
ShowBus
- 21 September 2014
ShowBus, the biggest bus show in the world, makes a welcome return to IWM Duxford in 2014 as it celebrates 60 years of the Routemaster bus.
The magnificent sight of historic and contemporary buses parading across the museum will be an exciting spectacle for visitors. The buses will then park up for public display.
Celebrate the colour and nostalgia of ShowBus at IWM Duxford.
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
Child (aged 15 and under) Free, Adult £18.50. Concessions available.
Website
http://www.iwm.org.uk/events/iwm-duxford/showbus-0
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