Welcome to the oldest aviation museum in the UK dedicated to the preservation and display of de Havilland Aircraft. The de Havilland Aircraft Company played an important role in the history of aircraft development in 20th century Britain. The de Havilland company created world beating aeronautical innovations including many iconic aircraft such as the de Havilland Mosquito – “The Wooden Wonder”, the Comet – the world’s first jet airliner, the Tiger Moth – the “backbone “of the RAF’s training aircraft in WWII and the Airspeed Horsa Glider – used extensively by our airborne troops in 1944 during D-Day, Arnhem and the Rhine crossing.
We are a “working museum” where we actively restore de Havilland Aircraft so you are likely to see our volunteers at work, who are always willing to answer your questions.
The de Havilland Aircraft Museum is mostly staffed by unpaid volunteers who perform a wide range of tasks according to their skills.
The Museum Shop stocks a wide range of Kits/Models/Books and other products that will appeal to all ages.
Refreshments are also available from confectionary to sandwiches and ice creams. We also serve “bean to Cup” Lavazza coffee and other hot drinks.
Museum open from
First Sunday of March to last Sunday of October (unless otherwise stated on the home page of this web site)
Opening times
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays 10.30-17.00hrs (last entry to Museum at 16.00hrs).
Gift Aid Prices
Adult – £12
Concessions* – £10
Child (5-16) – £7
Family – £30
Non Gift Aid Prices
Adult – £10.90
Concessions* -£9
Child –£6.50
Family – £27.20
*Seniors, armed forces/emergency services/disabled visitors
Carers for disabled visitors –Free Entry
We accept the following credit cards – VISA, MasterCard, Delta, Switch
Gift Aid prices include a voluntary 10% donation which will contribute to the restoration of aircraft and upkeep of the Museum. If you are a UK taxpayer, please complete the Gift Aid declaration which will allow the Museum to claim an extra 25% from the government on your total payment. If you are a UK Taxpayer, we will provide a Gift Aid receipt using a Post code checker unless you request normal entry prices Registered Charity No. 286784
Disability Access
We have wheelchair access to all the main display buildings in the Museum and disabled toilet facilities. Open aircraft are accessible only via stairs.
FREE PARKING
Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times We regret that no dogs are permitted at the Museum with the exception of Guide Dogs.
