Aviation Museums and Tours

Discover Nationwide Aviation Museums and Tours

Aviation museums and tours offer a chance to get up close to the aircraft you've read about, seen in documentaries or spotted at airshows. From wartime fighters and vintage biplanes to the people who keep these remarkable machines flying today, there's plenty to discover.

At IWM Duxford in Cambridgeshire, you can explore an impressive collection of historic aircraft and learn more about their role in aviation history. Alternatively, head to Biggin Hill in Kent for a guided tour of the Heritage Hangar, where Spitfires and other historic aircraft can be seen up close, with the added chance to watch restoration work in progress.

Some experiences even offer the opportunity to climb into the cockpit of an iconic warbird and take a closer look at the controls. Whether you're fascinated by military aircraft, engineering or the stories behind these machines, there's plenty to discover beyond the usual museum displays.

What you can expect from an Aviation Museum Visit and Tour

Aviation museums and tours offer far more than simply looking around a hangar. Depending on the experience, you could explore historic aircraft at your own pace, join a guided tour led by someone with a real knowledge of aviation history, or see restoration projects and the work involved in keeping these machines in flying condition.

Some venues also offer flight simulators, interactive displays and the chance to step inside selected aircraft. With each experience offering something different, there's plenty to discover whether you're interested in the engineering, the history or simply getting closer to some of aviation's most recognisable machines.

Our Aviation Museum Visits and Behind the Scenes Tours

Some aviation experiences offer a chance to get beyond the usual museum displays and see the aircraft, and the people behind their preservation, up close. At Biggin Hill in Kent, a guided tour of the Heritage Hangar takes you inside a collection of historic aircraft, including Spitfires and Hurricanes, with the opportunity to see restoration work underway.

For an even closer look, you can climb into the cockpit of a historic Mustang and explore the details of this iconic aircraft from the pilot's seat. It's a fascinating way to discover more about aviation heritage and the work involved in keeping these remarkable machines in flying condition.