Imperial War Museum Duxford

Name: Imperial War Museum Duxford
Start: 2026-10-27T00:01:00+0000
End: 2026-10-27T15:30:00+0000
Location: IWM Duxford

IWM Duxford

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IWM Duxford

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Opening Hours: 10am to 4pm

Last entry: 3pm (doors close)

Visit Imperial War Museum Duxford for a huge day out. See historic aircraft take to the skies from the airfield where Spitfires first flew. Get up close to gigantic aircraft at Europe’s largest air museum and uncover hundreds of personal stories.

IWM Duxford played a central role in some of the most dramatic days in 20th century history - serving as a base for many of the Spitfire and Hurricane pilots during the Second World War.

Get up close to gigantic aircraft and objects from our collection and uncover hundreds of personal stories of the many lives impacted by conflict.

Historical Significance: IWM Duxford has played a central role in key 20th-century aviation history, spanning the early days of flight, World War II, and the Cold War.
Extensive Collections: The site’s hangars and exhibitions feature iconic aircraft, historic artifacts, and hundreds of personal stories detailing the impact of conflict.
Transforming IWM Duxford Project: Ahead of the Second World War centenary, the site is undergoing a major transformation to enhance visitor experience and bring its historic role back into focus.
Integrated Exhibitions: Future exhibition spaces will seamlessly combine aircraft, land vehicles, and objects to deliver a coherent and immersive journey through history.
Restored WWII Spaces: Visitors can explore three authentic, recreated Second World War environments: the Pilots' Briefing Room, Air Crew Room, Pilots' Locker Room, and the Operations Block.

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Accessibility: All front-of-house staff receive disability awareness training to provide assistance on site.
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This experience/attraction has a non-cancellable / non-changeable cancellation policy: Once booked, the ticket cannot be cancelled or modified.

Traveling by Car: IWM Duxford is located directly off Junction 10 of the M11 motorway. For satellite navigation, use the postcode CB22 4QR. On-site parking is free for both cars and coaches.

Traveling by Train: The nearest railway station is Whittlesford Parkway, located about two miles from the museum. Other nearby options include Royston (approx. 10 miles away) and Cambridge Station (approx. 11 miles away). Taxis or local buses are available at these stations to complete your journey.

Traveling by Bus or Coach: Local bus routes connect central Cambridge and neighboring towns directly to Duxford. For organized group trips, dedicated coach drop-off areas and designated free parking spaces are provided on-site.