Americans at Duxford

Terms and Conditions

Adult Groups

  • Adult Groups on a self guided visit do not need to book in advance.

Adult Education, HE and Military Groups

  • Serving military personnel in uniform are admitted free but must book in advance.
  • Adult Groups wishing to book any activity, tour or session must book in advance.
  • Call the Department for Learning on 01223 499 341 to make a booking. 
  • Confirm the arrangements by completing our Booking Form.
  • Travel arrangements can be made after you have made your telephone booking.
  • We will send you your ticket/invoice and map no later than two weeks prior to your visit.
  • If after submitting your Booking Form you need to make a change telephone 01223 499 341.
  • Cancellations must be emailed to dux-edu@iwm.org.uk - for policy and charges see Cancellations
  • We aim to respond to all telephone calls and email enquiries within two working days.
  • For any changes to a request or confirmed booking, or general enquiries not answered on our website please email dux-edu@iwm.org.uk  or telephone 01223 499 341.
  • Groups must pay on arrival – see Current Charges.

Schools and FE Colleges

  • All Schools and FE College groups must book in advance.
  • Students must be supervised at all times.  We recommend at least one adult for every six children aged 11 and under and one adult for every 10 students aged 11-15. 
  • Call the Department for Learning on 01223 499 341 to make a provisional booking. 
  • Confirm the arrangements by completing our Booking Form.
  • Add dux-edu@iwm.org.uk to your 'safe senders' list to ensure your confirmation letter reaches you.
  • Travel arrangements can be made after you have made your telephone booking.
  • We will send you your ticket/invoice and map no later than two weeks prior to your visit.
  • If you choose to change the date of a confirmed visit or make changes to chargeable activities this will be treated as a cancellation. You may be asked to complete a new Booking Form.
  • If after submitting your Booking Form you need to make a change telephone 01223 499 341.
  • Cancellations must be emailed to dux-edu@iwm.org.uk - for policy and charges see Cancellations
  • We aim to respond to all telephone calls and email enquiries within two working days.
  • For any changes to a request or confirmed booking, or general enquiries not answered on our website please email dux-edu@iwm.org.uk  or telephone 01223 499 341.
  • Groups must pay on arrival – see Current Charges.

Youth Groups

  • All Youth Groups must book in advance.
  • Children must be supervised at all times with at least one adult for every six children aged 11 and under, one adult for every 10 students aged 11-15.
  • IWM Duxford reserves the right to refuse admission to groups who do not meet this ratio on the day.
  • Learning sessions and workshops may be available during school holidays. 
  • Call the Department for Learning on 01223 499 341 to make a provisional booking.
  • Confirm the arrangements by completing our Booking Form.
  • Travel arrangements can be made after you have made your telephone booking.
  • If after submitting your Booking Form you need to make a change telephone 01223 499 341.
  • Cancellations must be emailed to dux-edu@iwm.org.uk -  for policy and charges see Cancellations
  • We aim to respond to all telephone calls and email enquiries within two working days.
  • For any changes to a request or confirmed booking, or general enquiries not answered on our website please email dux-edu@iwm.org.uk  or telephone 01223 499 341.
  • Groups must pay on arrival – see Current Charges.

Current Charges for 2013

  • Admission prices apply:
  • Children (under 16) FREE.
  • School, college and Youth Group Leaders within supervision ratios (one adult to ten children) FREE.
  • Pre-booked serving military personnel in uniform FREE.
  • Additional adults with school groups will be charged at the group rate of £13.20
  • Additional adults with youth groups will be charged at the adult rate of £17.50
  • Adult Group Leaders (one per group) FREE.
  • Group Rate Adult (more than ten people) £13.20
  • Group Rate Senior/Student (more than ten people) £11.55
    £65 per group (maximum 36 children) for a 60-minute session.
    £95 per group (maximum 36 children) for a 90 minute session and Special Days.

For groups aged 16 and over if your group’s admission fees total more than the cost of your teaching session, then the cost of your session will be waived.

  • All costs include VAT.
  • Payment must be made on arrival. Payment can be made by cash, credit/debit card or cheques made payable to ‘Imperial War Museums’. We do not accept American Express.
  • Separate charges apply for air shows and other events.

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations must be made in writing to dux-edu@iwm.org.uk
  • Bookings cancelled more than four weeks (28 days) prior to the visit date will not be charged an administration fee.
  • Bookings cancelled between four and two weeks (27 days to 14 days) prior to visit will be charged a 50 per cent administration fee.
  • Bookings cancelled within two weeks of the visit will be charged a 100 per cent administration fee.
  • For multiple bookings over several days, the cancellation period will apply from the first visit date.

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