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IWM Duxford

Cambridge

Imperial War Museum's aviation museum on the former RAF Duxford airfield, south of Cambridge. Visitors can see historic aircraft in the hangars and exhibitions and book Avro Vulcan cockpit tours, and Duxford also holds air shows, such as the Battle of Britain Air Show.

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Where to stay

  • CambridgeCity with the widest choice of hotels, about 20 minutes away
  • Saffron WaldenMarket town with inns and B&Bs, about 20 minutes away
  • RoystonTown with hotels and a station, about 15 minutes away
  • SawstonLarge village close to the museum, about 10 minutes away
  • NewmarketRacing town with hotels, about 30 minutes away

Getting there

  • Whittlesford Parkway, Royston and Cambridge are the nearest stations, with taxi ranks at Royston and Cambridge
  • No direct buses Monday to Saturday; the 7A from Whittlesford Parkway stops near the museum on the A505, and Myall's 132 runs from Cambridge station on Sundays and bank holidays
  • Free car parking, except on air show days when parking is bought separately
  • The museum is at Junction 10 of the M11
TipAir show days are the busiest, and parking is charged separately then, so book accommodation and tickets early and allow extra time for traffic around Junction 10 of the M11.

Travel details can change, especially on event days — check with the venue or operator before you travel.

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Where is the best place to stay near IWM Duxford?

Cambridge: City with the widest choice of hotels, about 20 minutes away. Saffron Walden: Market town with inns and B&Bs, about 20 minutes away. Royston: Town with hotels and a station, about 15 minutes away. Sawston: Large village close to the museum, about 10 minutes away. Newmarket: Racing town with hotels, about 30 minutes away.

How do I get to IWM Duxford?

Whittlesford Parkway, Royston and Cambridge are the nearest stations, with taxi ranks at Royston and Cambridge. No direct buses Monday to Saturday; the 7A from Whittlesford Parkway stops near the museum on the A505, and Myall's 132 runs from Cambridge station on Sundays and bank holidays. Free car parking, except on air show days when parking is bought separately. The museum is at Junction 10 of the M11.

Any tips for visiting IWM Duxford?

Air show days are the busiest, and parking is charged separately then, so book accommodation and tickets early and allow extra time for traffic around Junction 10 of the M11.

Which airport is closest to IWM Duxford?

The nearest airport on this site is Stansted Airport, about 15 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.