Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 September 2025

IWM Duxford

Everyone

Adults £49.50 | Book now

Book your tickets now to be part of a spectacular event commemorating the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.

Step back into summer 1940 and see historic Duxford come to life. Discover the sights and sounds of Spitfires, Hurricanes and a host of other aircraft from the Second World War and beyond, as they take to the skies over Duxford. Plus, enjoy music and dance from the era, vintage dressed living history groups and family-friendly activities.

Not an IWM member? Join now for Flying Season benefits.

As a charity, every ticket bought helps IWM continue to tell these stories for future generations.

Tickets & prices

Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show
Gold Experience
£120

An air show favourite that always sells out! Enjoy a special day out as our VIP guest including onsite parking, a complimentary air show programme and unbeatable views of the flightline within an exclusive outdoor and indoor seated enclosure.

The Kids Go Free special offer does not apply to Gold Experience tickets.

Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show
Standard Tickets | Adults
£49.50

Standard tickets include entry to the showground, IWM Duxford’s museums, hangars, special exhibitions and static collections from 8am. Plus, the live-action flying display including the spectacular Duxford Big Wing formation.

Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show
Standard Tickets | Kids Go Free
FREE

Book a Standard adult ticket and add children aged 15 and under to your booking for free! Please make sure everyone in your party has a ticket for entry.

Our Kids Go Free special offer applies to Standard ticket bookings only.

Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show
Group Tickets
£44.55

We love to welcome groups and coach tours! Find out more about how to book your group visit or secure a coach parking spot.

With limited parking availability, coach spaces sell fast.

Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show
Grandstand upgrade

Get a bird's-eye view of the flying with our raised Granstand seating platform, perfect for photographers. Your seats are now bookable in advance.

Book a Standard ticket and add a Grandstand seat to your order.

Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show
Programme and merchandise

Add merchandise to your booking and collect on the day! With limited programmes printed for each event, pre-booking will secure your must have guide for the weekend.

Plus, it pays to pre-purchase. Pre-ordered programmes cost just £8, saving you £2 from RRP.

Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show
Donations

If you can, please add a voluntary donation to your booking to help IWM preserve our collections and share our stories with every generation.

Suggested donations are £5 £10 £15 £20. 

Help with your booking

  • Terms and conditions

    Please do make sure you have read Duxford Summer Air Show terms and conditions before you attend.

  • Any questions?

    Please visit our FAQs page if you have any questions about your ticket booking or any of our events, including information on accessibility.

  • Getting here

    Visit our getting here page for all the information you need on how to travel to IWM Duxford. 

Getting to Duxford Air Shows

Please do not use the postcode for Satnav on the day as special event traffic management plans are in place for your ease and safety.

  • By Car

    IWM Duxford is just south of Cambridge at Junction 10 of the M11 motorway, less than 50 miles from central London and approximately 40 minutes from the M25 (Junction 27).

    Via the M11, the Museum is easily accessible from the A1, A14, M1 and the North.

  • By Train

    We are easy to get to from Cambridge train station via our free event shuttle bus. Services will run from and to Cambridge train station to IWM Duxford visitor centre. With limited event parking on site, these free shuttle bus services are provided to help more visitors enjoy Duxford Air Shows.

  • Via Trumpington Park and Ride

    IWM Duxford is a museum and live airfield. The historic setting means we only have limited available parking both on site and within our surrounding area. If travelling by car, please consider using our free shuttle bus service from Trumpington Park & Ride at Junction 11 off the M11. By parking off site, you will avoid potential parking and traffic queues.

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Exclusive IWM merchandise

Pre-order your Duxford Air Show merchandise to collect on the day. Scroll through and select your chosen items when you book your tickets online.

  • £8
    Battle of Britain programme

    Air Show Programme

    The 2025 Duxford Air Show programme includes a full list of flying content, site map, and specially commissioned articles complemented by a wealth of historic photographs and contemporary aviation images.

    This is an exclusive in advance price only (£10 on the day).

    Buy now, collect on the day
  • £12.50
    Battle of Britain programme and Tote Bag

    Duxford Air Show Programme and Tote Bag

    The 2025 Duxford Air Show programme includes a full list of flying content, site map and specially commissioned articles complimented by a wealth of historic photographs and contemporary aviation images. 

    Paired with our favourite Duxford Sweep the Skies 100% natural cotton tote bag.

    This is an exclusive in advance price only (£14.50 on the day).

    Buy now, collect on the day
  • £9.99
    WW2 Planes Coloring Book

    World War 2 Planes Colouring Book

    Bring to life aviation legends that took to the skies during the Second World War with Imperial War Museums’ fantastic colouring book.

    Pick up your coloured pencils and be transported back with this perfect gift for aviation lovers big or small!

    Buy now, collect on the day
  • £25
    Battle of Britain - A Visual History

    Battle of Britain - A Visual History

    Discover more about the Battle of Britain, this highly illustrated book tells the heroic story of the air battle, as well as the Blitz bombing campaign which followed, through photographs, interviews, diary and letter extracts, film stills and artwork from the world-famous IWM archives.

    Buy now, collect on the day
  • £5
    Second World War 80th Anniversary coin 2025

    Second World War 80 Anniversary Coin

    Introducing the Second World War 80 souvenir coin, a must-have collectible for enthusiasts and history buffs.

    Buy now, collect on the day
  • £5
    Spitfire XIV coin 2025

    Spitfire Souvenir Coin

    Introducing the Spitfire souvenir coin, a must-have collectible for enthusiasts and history buffs.

    Buy now, collect on the day
  • £15
    Spitfire Cap

    Adult Spitfire Cap

    A navy cotton cap featuring an embroidered circular blueprint of Spitfire Mk XIV. Made from 100% cotton, one size will fit all.

    Buy now, collect on the day

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Traders and Living History Groups

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Join us as we step back in time.

If you are a living history group, own military vehicles or a static aircraft collector we are opening expressions of interest soon to join us at Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show.

 We are also looking for high-quality, customer-focused traders with relevant products to showcase to our visitors.

Find out more about joining us.