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Solway Aviation Museum
Carlisle
Solway Aviation Museum is at Carlisle Lake District Airport and displays aircraft including a Vulcan, Canberra, Sea Prince and Trident. It usually opens on Sundays in winter and on more days from late March, including bank holidays.
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Where to stay
- CarlisleCity about 5 miles west with the nearest main rail station
- BramptonMarket town about 3 miles east
- LongtownTown about 10 miles north
- WetheralVillage about 6 miles south-east
- PenrithMarket town about 25 miles south
Getting there
- From the M6 junction 44 follow the A689 to Carlisle Airport, then signs for the museum
- From the east take the A69 west to the roundabout past Brampton, then the A689
- On-site car park, with an overflow car park at busier times
Travel details can change, especially on event days — check with the venue or operator before you travel.
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Questions people ask
Where is the best place to stay near Solway Aviation Museum?
Carlisle: City about 5 miles west with the nearest main rail station. Brampton: Market town about 3 miles east. Longtown: Town about 10 miles north. Wetheral: Village about 6 miles south-east. Penrith: Market town about 25 miles south.
How do I get to Solway Aviation Museum?
From the M6 junction 44 follow the A689 to Carlisle Airport, then signs for the museum. From the east take the A69 west to the roundabout past Brampton, then the A689. On-site car park, with an overflow car park at busier times.
Any tips for visiting Solway Aviation Museum?
Vulcan tours are usually unavailable in winter, while the Canberra, Sea Prince and Trident remain open.
Which airport is closest to Solway Aviation Museum?
The nearest airport on this site is Newcastle International Airport, about 45 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.