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RAF Museum Midlands

Cosford

Free-entry air museum at Cosford in Shropshire, with the National Cold War Exhibition, a Battle of Britain display and a wartime aircraft hangar. Hangar 1 is closed for redevelopment and is due to reopen in summer 2027.

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Where to stay

  • ShifnalSmall town about 10 minutes away by car
  • TelfordLargest nearby town with many hotels, about 10 minutes away
  • AlbrightonVillage with a station on the same line, about 10 minutes away
  • WolverhamptonCity with plenty of hotels, about 20 minutes away
  • BridgnorthHistoric market town about 25 minutes away

Getting there

  • Cosford station (Birmingham to Shrewsbury line via Wolverhampton) is about a half-mile walk, with a footpath to the main gates
  • Nearest bus stop is Cosford Garage, about a mile from the gates
  • Off the M54 at Junction 3 (sat nav postcode WV7 3EU); about 30 minutes from Birmingham city centre and 10 minutes from Telford
  • Large on-site car park; parking charges apply
TipOpening hours are 10am to 5pm from March to October and 10am to 4pm from November to February. Check the website before you travel as part of the site is under redevelopment.

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 RAF Museum Midlands?

Shifnal: Small town about 10 minutes away by car. Telford: Largest nearby town with many hotels, about 10 minutes away. Albrighton: Village with a station on the same line, about 10 minutes away. Wolverhampton: City with plenty of hotels, about 20 minutes away. Bridgnorth: Historic market town about 25 minutes away.

How do I get to RAF Museum Midlands?

Cosford station (Birmingham to Shrewsbury line via Wolverhampton) is about a half-mile walk, with a footpath to the main gates. Nearest bus stop is Cosford Garage, about a mile from the gates. Off the M54 at Junction 3 (sat nav postcode WV7 3EU); about 30 minutes from Birmingham city centre and 10 minutes from Telford. Large on-site car park; parking charges apply.

Any tips for visiting RAF Museum Midlands?

Opening hours are 10am to 5pm from March to October and 10am to 4pm from November to February. Check the website before you travel as part of the site is under redevelopment.

Which airport is closest to RAF Museum Midlands?

The nearest airport on this site is Birmingham Airport, about 27 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.