Duxford

After 1945 and the end of the war, Duxford and its airfield fell back into relative obscurity. With its employment in the making of the 1968 film The Battle of Britain, the location achieved new prominence and was purchased by the Imperial War Museum to house its aircraft collection.

By road

From London (less than 50 miles), take the M11 motorway north to Junction 10. Alternatively, routes northwards in the A1 and A10 / A505 will lead to the vicinity of Duxford - watch for signs.

By bus

A free bus service to Duxford operates when there are airshows from central Cambridge. The Citi 7 bus from Cambridge operates daily to the museum; not all buses go to the museum so ask the driver before getting on and paying.

• Imperial War Museum Duxford

  phone: +44 1223 835000
  Daily except for 24-26 December, summer (19 March - 29 October) 10AM-6PM, winter 10AM-4PM, last admission 45 min before closing, admission adults £12, seniors and students £9, disabled £8, other concessions £7 - group concessions available, free admission for children 15yrs and younger. Parking is free. "Europe's premier aviation museum."

• the British Aircraft Collection.
• the American Air Museum in Britain stands as a memorial to the 30,000 Americans who died flying from the UK in the Second World War. This outstanding example of contemporary British architecture (designed by Lord Foster) houses Duxford's unique collection of historic American combat aircraft including the B-17 Flying Fortress, with many suspended from the ceiling as if in flight.
• the Battle of Britain Exhibition

• Attend one of the several air shows staged each year at Duxford .

The Imperial War Museum Duxford has a number of refreshment options, including the Runway Restaurant, a café and coffee shop/kiosk.

• Holiday Inn Express Cambridge-Duxford M11, Jct.10

  phone: +44 1223 497070
  address: 42 Station Rd E, Whittlesford Bridge