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RAF Museum London

London

Free-entry aviation museum at Colindale in north London, with six hangars covering the history of the RAF, the First World War in the air and the Battle of Britain. Open daily, 10am to 5pm; booking in advance is recommended.

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Where to stay

  • ColindaleClosest area, a short walk or bus ride from the museum
  • HendonResidential area about 10 minutes away by car
  • EdgwareNorthern line terminus with chain hotels, about 10 minutes away
  • Mill HillSuburb with Thameslink services, about 10 minutes away
  • Golders GreenNorthern line stop with more choice, about 15 minutes away

Getting there

  • Colindale Underground station (Northern line, Edgware branch) is about a 10-minute walk; get off at Colindale, not Hendon Central
  • Bus 303 stops outside the main entrance; Mill Hill Broadway (Thameslink) is about a 20-minute walk
  • About 10 minutes from M1 Junction 4; sat nav postcode NW9 5QW
  • On-site parking is charged and fills quickly in school holidays; the museum is inside the ULEZ
TipGet off the Tube at Colindale rather than Hendon Central, which is further away. Book tickets in advance and arrive early in school holidays when the car park fills.

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Where is the best place to stay near RAF Museum London?

Colindale: Closest area, a short walk or bus ride from the museum. Hendon: Residential area about 10 minutes away by car. Edgware: Northern line terminus with chain hotels, about 10 minutes away. Mill Hill: Suburb with Thameslink services, about 10 minutes away. Golders Green: Northern line stop with more choice, about 15 minutes away.

How do I get to RAF Museum London?

Colindale Underground station (Northern line, Edgware branch) is about a 10-minute walk; get off at Colindale, not Hendon Central. Bus 303 stops outside the main entrance; Mill Hill Broadway (Thameslink) is about a 20-minute walk. About 10 minutes from M1 Junction 4; sat nav postcode NW9 5QW. On-site parking is charged and fills quickly in school holidays; the museum is inside the ULEZ.

Any tips for visiting RAF Museum London?

Get off the Tube at Colindale rather than Hendon Central, which is further away. Book tickets in advance and arrive early in school holidays when the car park fills.

Which airport is closest to RAF Museum London?

The nearest airport on this site is Heathrow Airport, about 13 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.