Step back into summer 1940 for an event to remember
With a live-action flying display, living history groups, our museum and static collections we will honour the stories of the people who lived and fought during the Second World War – and the iconic machines that took to the skies.
In 2024, we will also remember the 80th anniversary of The Battle for Arnhem and Operation Market Garden.
A full Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show flying list and showground content is coming soon.
As a charity, every Duxford Air Show 2024 purchase helps IWM continue to tell stories for future generations.
Gift an IWM Duxford Air Show ticket this Christmas - the perfect present for history lovers!
‘VIP’ Gold Experiences
An air show favourite that always sells out fast! Enjoy a special day out as our VIP guest including:
- Unbeatable views of the flightline providing the best experience on the day.
- Entry to the exclusive Gold Marquee providing indoor and outdoor seating.
- Onsite parking.
- A complimentary Duxford Air Show programme.
- Talks relevant to the theme of the air show, exclusively from the comfort of the Gold Marquee.
- Pilot meet and greet opportunities, subject to pilot availability on the day.
- Visitors with a disability can bring one personal assistant free of charge.
Your Gold Experience benefits include:
- One complimentary VIP onsite parking permit.
- One complimentary air show programme.
- Gold Experience ticket holders with a disability can bring a personal assistant.
- If more than one personal assistant is needed, please contact See Tickets customer services to discuss.
- Please note: the Gold Experience Personal Assistant ticket does not include an air show programme.
Gold Experience
Support us
If you are able to, please consider adding a donation to help IWM preserve our collections and share our stories with every generation.
Please note
Children aged under 16 attending with their parents will need Gold Experience full price tickets to be part of this VIP experience.
Standard Adult and Child Tickets
Book a Standard adult ticket and add children aged 15 and under to your Standard ticket purchase for free!
Your air show experience includes:
- Entry from 8am
- Access to IWM Duxford’s museums, hangars, special exhibitions and static collections.
- An all-action live flying display to fill your afternoon.
- Free event shuttle bus services from and to Cambridge Train Station and Trumpington Park and Ride.
Our special Kids Go Free Standard ticket offer does not apply to Gold Experience tickets.
Grandstand Seating Upgrade
Grandstand seating is available for Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show Standard ticket bookers:
- This is an optional add on to your Standard ticket booking.
- Located on the flightline sitting up to four metres above the crowds.
- Perfect for photography and aviation fans who want the best photo opportunities.
- After adding your standard ticket(s) to your booking, please add the number of Grandstand seats required.
- Everyone in your party should have a Grandstand seat ticket if they intend to sit in the stand.
- Please note that you will need to climb steps to reach your seat.
Grandstand seat upgrades are £20 per person, plus your Standard admission ticket price.
Receive 10% off as an IWM member!
Become a member and benefit from:
- Priority booking on selected IWM events.
- Exclusive access to the IWM members area.
- 10% off Duxford Air Show Standard tickets.
- 10% off in IWM shop.
- Plus year round free entry to IWM Duxford, Churchill War Rooms and HMS Belfast.
Already a member? Check your inbox for your members promo code and book now.
Standard Tickets
Kids Go Free!
To help more families discover air shows, kids go free!
Book a Standard adult ticket and add children aged 15 and under, free.
Getting Here
Free event shuttle buses are available from and to Cambridge Train Station and Trumpington Park and Ride when you show your ticket(s).
If you intend to park onsite you will need to purchase a parking permit. Only limited permits are available, please book early to secure your parking.
Help with your booking
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Terms and conditions
Please do make sure you have read the Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show terms and conditions before you attend.
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Any questions?
Please read our handy Q&A if you have a query on our live event or your ticket booking.
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Ticket queries
For any questions about your ticket once you have made a purchase, please contact our ticketing partner See Tickets.
Help tell the stories that deserve to be heard
Become a member and help IWM protect our world-leading collections and historically important sites for generations to come. As a thank you, enjoy a host of benefits including free entry to HMS Belfast, IWM Duxford and Churchill War Rooms.
Plus, enjoy priority booking when Flying Season tickets launch, a 10% discount on Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show tickets and access to the members area with your members promo code.
IWM member benefits
IWM members please have your promo codes ready to claim your 10% discount on Standard ticket purchases and to secure your place in the IWM members area.
You will find your IWM members promo code on the email you received from us on joining or renewing. Search your inbox for [email protected].
New members will receive their promo codes on their joining email.
IWM members
Remember to:
Remember to add a parking permit if you intend to park onsite. Parking permits will sell out quickly.
About your membership:
Please ensure you have a valid active membership and valid membership card(s) on the date of your visit as well as the date of your purchase.
Support Us
Exclusive merchandise is available to add to your ticket purchase when securing your place at Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show.
With only limited programmes available on the day, we can't guarantee your copy without your pre-purchase. Receive the special pre-booking price of £8 when you add a programme to your ticket order for pick up on the day.
IWM members receive 10% off of merchandise and programmes.
As a charity, your purchases support the work we do.
Advance tickets only. Pre-purchase your tickets, parking permit, programme and merchandise now.
Groups and Travel Trade
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.
Location
Address
IWM Duxford
Duxford
Cambridgeshire
CB22 4QR
- Cambridge Train Station
- Whittlesford Parkway Station
Getting to Duxford Air Show
We are easy to get to by car and train. With limited onsite parking we encourage you to use our free event shuttle buses from and to Cambridge Train Station via Trumpington Park and Ride at Junction 11 off the M11.
If you do drive to the event, you must have a pre-purchased parking permit and follow signs on your arrival. Traffic management plans will be in place for your ease and safety on the day.
