About IWM Duxford
Discover Britain's best-preserved Second World War airfield, where iconic aircraft fill every hangar alongside exhibitions showcasing historic artefacts and hundreds of personal accounts from ordinary people with extraordinary experiences. IWM Duxford’s captivating history traces back to the First World War, shedding light on the influence of aviation in warfare during some of the most critical moments in the 20th century.
The museum
The museum hosts the American Air Museum, which boasts the largest collection of military aircraft displayed publicly outside the United States. Within this space, visitors can witness the famous B-17 bomber and the SR-71, the fastest and highest-flying manned aircraft ever constructed. In the 1940 Operations Room, guests are transported back to when this building was the nerve centre of Duxford’s Battle of Britain campaign. Within the AirSpace exhibition, onlookers can board the Concorde 101, designed to fly at over twice the speed of sound, and admire the jet-powered Avro Vulcan, which served as Britain’s airborne nuclear deterrent during the Cold War.
Enjoy a huge day out
As part of the Imperial War Museums collection, this unique venue provides a spectacular platform for many occasions. By hosting your event at IWM Duxford, you’ll help us to support the maintenance of our collections so that we can preserve history for future generations.
Catering with care
Partnered with Restaurant Associates, our premium catering service makes us a truly special event venue in Cambridgeshire. Guests can tuck into invigorating breakfasts with fresh coffee and pastries, indulge in three-course dinners under the wings of Concorde, and so much more. We cater to both daytime and evening events, sculpting menus that showcase the best of British produce across the seasons.
Location & parking
IWM Duxford is in Cambridgeshire and can be accessed by public transport. The nearest train stations are Whittlesford Parkway, Royston, and Cambridge. There are taxi ranks at Royston and Cambridge, while the 7A bus can be taken from Whittlesford Parkway from Monday to Saturday.
If travelling by car, IWM Duxford is south of Cambridge at Junction 10 of the M11 motorway, less than 50 miles from Central London and approximately 40 minutes from the M25 (Junction 27). It is easily accessible from the A1, A14, M1, and the North, via the M11. Parking for customers of IWM Duxford is free except on special event days.
Bicycle racks are available in the public car park to the left of the main entrance.
Chat to our team
Our team is ready to assist you in hosting a memorable event at one of Cambridgeshire’s most spectacular event venues. Reach out to our team today, and we'll get started on making the occasion a standout success.