IWM Duxford

IWM Duxford
Cambridgeshire
Cambridgeshire
CB22 4QR
England

Website

http://www.iwm.org.uk/visits/iwm-duxford

E-mail

General information

duxford@iwm.org.uk

Telephone

01223 835 000

Fax

01223 837 267

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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, including AirSpace and the American Air Museum.

Through the rich displays of aircraft and the powerful stories of the men and women involved, we tell the story of the impact of aviation on the nature of war, on people’s lives and on the social and economic history of the region.

With one of the finest collections of tanks, military vehicles and artillery in the UK, we also show the impact of technological development on war and conflict.

Venue Type:

Museum, Heritage site, Transport heritage site

Opening hours

Open daily except 24, 25 and 26 December.

Summer (mid March to mid October): 10.00am - 6.00pm
Winter (mid October to mid March): 10.00am - 4.00pm

See website for details www.iwm.org.uk

Admission charges

Adult: Summer £17.00 / Winter £14.95
Senior: Summer £13.60 / Winter £11.95
Child (aged 15 and under) FREE (except on air shows)
Other concessions available.
Different rates apply on air shows and some events. See website for details www.iwm.org.uk

Discounts available for groups of 10+

Getting there

Duxford is situated at junction 10 of the M11, 15 minutes south of Cambridge and 40 minutes from the M25.

General services and facilities

Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Guided tours
Information point provided
Pre-booking service for groups
Toilets
Cafeteria
Parking for coaches
Picnic area
Refreshments
Restaurant
Shop

Children and families

Activities for pre-school children
Events and resources for children and families
Baby changing facilities
Children's play area

Disability access

Audio guides specifically for blind and partially sighted people
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Large print information and/or interpretation
Touch exhibits
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan

Schools services and facilities

Direct teaching services for schools
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
Education facilities available
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups

Research and adult learning

Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
Mail order service available

Commercial and hire services

Facilities for private functions and events
Meeting room available

Additional info

Ample free parking, restaurant, cafes and shops. The majority of 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.

IWM Duxford
Cambridgeshire
Cambridgeshire
CB22 4QR
England

Website

http://www.iwm.org.uk/visits/iwm-duxford

E-mail

General information

duxford@iwm.org.uk

Telephone

01223 835 000

Fax

01223 837 267

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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.
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The history of the Royal Anglian Regiment Museum from 1958 - 1960. Includes The Cambridgeshire Regiment Collection.
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