Duxford Airfield — Attraction in South Cambridgeshire

After a rocky start... we had paid £20 online to see the special Arnhem exhibition, not realising that we also had to pay for entrance to the museum. We thought that we would be there for a couple of hours to see it and then home, but that wasn't the case. Unable to get a refund we ended up paying the entrance fee which then meant an unexpected very expensive day out. Fortunately we had nowhere else planned to go. Next issue the tour had started without us! Noone was available to take us so we were added to the later tour. You would think after paying nearly £100 someone would make sure we got to the event. After quite a stressful morning we could at last accept the mistake we had made and start our visit.

What a great place to visit. It's massive so come early and enjoy a full day. The main hangar was such a treat. You can access the interior of some of the planes, sit in the seats, go back through time, fascinating! Board Concorde and see the nose lift at certain times of the day. So many things to see, really well laid out. Next we decided to go to the American hangar. Getting on the shuttle bus was a little confusing... think there could be a clearer signage for this, however eventually got a ride to the hangar. More incredible displays and content. So much to read, very diverse, really interesting. Quick visit to the Battle of Britain and missed out on the land vehicles as the reason we came here was starting at 2.00 Thanks to a volunteer, who told us to get there at 1.00 we listened to an amazing talk outside the Arnhem display area about Market garden .... we would have missed this as noone else had mentioned it. Now onto the reason we came. The talk on market garden, it was so good. The gentleman giving the talk was brilliant, so engaging, at times it bought a tear to your eye and the next minute you were laughing. Personal items on show, original documentation and all in the group with the same passion and connection to this event. All with fascinating stories themselves. What a day it was, we both lost family in this part of WWll and found the whole talk incredible. Our experience at Duxford could've been so much better if the information you give was clearer at all points. Online, make it clearer that a ticket is required as well. The way it was advertised, looked like a separate event. At the payment desk, they knew we were booked onto a tour and noone mentioned having to join a mini bus. Extra talks... we were booked for the 11.00 tour didn't realise there was a talk before it. Thanks to a volunteer we made the 1.00 talk before the 2.00 tour. Approx times for the shuttle bus would have been helpful More information about the aircraft that are flying on the day... we missed...

I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to fly into Duxford, as it provided me with a unique experience. Upon landing, I walked straight off the runway and into the museum, which immediately immersed me in the atmosphere.

Accompanying me on this visit was a disabled passenger, and I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the museum offers complimentary onsite wheelchairs. This thoughtful provision made the entire experience more accessible and convenient for my companion.

We spent a significant amount of time exploring the various hangars, each filled with captivating exhibits and historical artifacts. The sheer magnitude of the collection was awe-inspiring, allowing us to delve deep into aviation history.

After our museum tour, we decided to take a break and enjoy a delightful homemade meal. We found a comfortable spot on one of the many benches or tables conveniently located outside, which offered a picturesque view of the active runway. As we dined, we had the privilege of witnessing numerous visiting aircraft and even witnessed some impressive aerobatic displays above the runway. However, the highlight of the day was undeniably the exhilarating sight of a Spitfire soaring past in a breathtakingly fast flyby.

Although our visit was thoroughly enjoyable, there was one minor inconvenience we encountered. The distance between the various hangars proved to be quite significant, especially considering our limited time and the presence of a disabled passenger. Unfortunately, the shuttle bus service that would have facilitated our movement between the starting and ending points was out of service during our visit. It would have been immensely helpful to have this service available.

Despite this small setback, our overall trip to Duxford left a lasting impression, and we are already making plans to return. I wholeheartedly recommend this museum to everyone, whether you're interested in exploring the exhibits or even considering the unique opportunity to fly into the airfield itself. The experience is truly remarkable and is sure to leave you with cherished memories and a deeper appreciation for...

Great day out for all the family. The museum has a large car park and everything you need on site. All level access. There are six main hangers and a number of other exhibit for your to walk around. It's a long walk from one end to the other although a mini bus is available most days to assist the less able to easily access all of the hangers. This year 2025 the museum is moving a number of planes and exhibits around the site so part closures of hangers or planes either being easier to view or not easily viewed can occur. Toilets are located at various points all over the site. There are 3 restaurants/café although they tend to be on the expensive side. A packed lunch would be advisable as there are plenty of picnic tables and benches to sit on. A full day easily if you watch the various videos and read the mass of information available for each exhibit. You can also booked to go on flying experience tours on a number of aircraft including a spitfire. Please be aware that the spitfire is ££££££ eye watering but if you can afford it, what a present it would make. Those of you who like historic passenger jets can board and walk through various aircraft mainly on display outside. These are not open every day. Each has very knowledgeable volunteers on board. The staff are all very friendly and will happily chat and provide you with any...