Imperial War Museum Duxford, Cambridge
The Imperial War Museum in Duxford has an amazing collection of vehicles and exhibits which chart the history of war. There are several hangars at the museum containing different displays of war aircraft such as the story of British aviation, American combat aircraft, land warfare and air and sea aircraft.
In addition to this massive display of aircraft and land vehicles there are also changing exhibitions, air shows and displays, family activities and talks and tours.
There are interactive and multi media displays and exhibits which educate people of all ages about military aircraft history.
The Airspace hangar houses a Concorde which you can board plus these other aircraft: de Havilland Comet 4, Westland Wessex, RE8,English Electric Canberra,
Westland Lysander, Hawker Hunter, Avro Anson, English Electric Lightning, Short Sunderland,Avro Vulcan, Supermarine Spitfire, Handley Page Victor, Avro Lancaster BAC TSR-2, de Havilland Mosquito.
The opening times for entry onto Concorde vary so you are advised to check the website before you visit.
(Photographs courtesy of Trish & Chris Seymour).
Opening Times
Open daily except 24, 25 and 26 December.
Summer 2010 (13 March 2010 to 23 October 2010)
10.00am - 6.00pm (Last admission 5.00pm)
Winter 2010/2011 (24 October 2010 to mid March 2011)
10.00am - 4.00pm (Last admission 3.00pm)
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Ticket Prices
Child (under 15 ) Free
Adult £16.50
Senior and Students £13.20
Unemployed £8.25
Disabled visitor £9.90 Carer free
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Disabled Facilities
There are disabled parking spaces, toilets and wheelchairs available. For a full list of disabled services, visit their website.
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More Information
Telephone:
+44 (0)1223 835 000
Email:
duxford@iwm.org.uk
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