With free activities, interactive displays, huge aircraft to discover and a host of inspiring stories IWM Duxford is a huge day out for all the family! Get involved in our free family activities, which run every weekend and every day in the school holidays.
The Weston Play Zone, our brand new multi-sensory outdoor play experience, will delight aspiring pilots of all ages and access needs.
There's plenty of fun to be had across our mile-long site, both across the hangars and out on the airfield. Be sure to check out our top tips to help you plan your visit.
IWM members go free.
We recommend allowing at least half a day for your visit, with time to refuel in our onsite cafes and restaurant.
So much to see and do
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©IWMThe Weston Play Zone
The Play Zone at IWM Duxford is now open! Bring your young aviators to our new multi-sensory outdoor play experience.
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©IWMFree family activities
Our activities run every weekend (and every day in school holidays).
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©IWMSee iconic aircraft take to the skies
Aircraft regularly take off and land on our airfield so keep an eye out – you never know what you might see flying!
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©IWMHistoric Duxford
Kids will love our immersive hands-on exhibition as they learn about Duxford and even try on a pilot’s uniform!
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Spread your wings across our mile-long site
Let off steam across the grounds of this historic site and live airfield - where iconic aircraft still take to the skies!
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©IWMSize up to some giants of aviation
Find the massive B-52 Stratofortress which fills the American Air Museum or walk under the belly of the Avro Vulcan in AirSpace as it towers above you. Don’t forget to look up!
Plan Your Visit
Here’s some of our most asked questions by family visitors! If you can’t find an answer here, please get in touch or ask one of our staff or volunteers when you arrive who will be more than happy to help you.
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How long do we need?
To get the most out of your visit we recommend you spend at least half a day here – there’s six enormous hangars and more to explore.
Our visitors often find they need more than a day to see everything, but an IWM family membership gets you free admission all year round!
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How much are tickets?
See our Ticket Prices page for a full list of prices and to pre-book your next visit to IWM Duxford.
Join IWM with a family membership and you'll get unlimited free entry to all of our charging sites.
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What should I wear?
If it’s sunny you’ll want to enjoy our huge outdoor site, so don’t forget to bring sun cream and sunglasses. If it’s overcast or raining, bring layers.
There are indoor and outdoor spaces at IWM Duxford so there’s something to do in all weathers! We suggest wearing comfy shoes as there will be lots of walking around.
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How to find us?
We’re between Cambridge and Stansted on the M11.
The easiest way to get to IWM Duxford is by car, and we offer free parking. We are also accessible by public transport or you can fly in!
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Are you toddler friendly?
Everyone is welcome at IWM Duxford! Under 5s get in for free.
Buggies are allowed across the site, but we do not have a buggy park. Scooters, bikes and skateboards are not allowed.
Baby change facilities are located in the main Visitor Centre and across the site.
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Is Duxford disabled accessible?
Yes! The entire site is wheelchair accessible, and we have a visitor shuttle bus that can transport visitors across the site.
See our Accessibility page for more information.
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Where can I eat and drink?
See our Eating and Drinking page for more details.
Free to use cold water fountains can be found at locations across the site.
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How do I get around the site?
Start at the Visitor Planning Point in AirSpace and meet our IWM Volunteers, who will be only too happy to help you plan your day out.
Our site is over a mile long. To help you plan your visit in advance, take a look at our visitor map. To navigate round, purchase a copy of our IWM Duxford Guidebook, or pick up a free map to help guide you around the site.
We also have a free electric shuttle bus that can take you around.
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Can I bring my dog?
Only assistance dogs are permitted on site.