Yorkshire Air Museum Open Cockpit Day

4.6/5
(2K) · Museum in Elvington, United Kingdom
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The Yorkshire Air Museum near York is a registered charity and accredited museum. It opened in 1985 and has grown into the UK’s largest …

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Apr 1, 2025
Enjoyed a visit here today. Spent a couple of hours wandering round the exhibits really interesting. Loads of planes we also enjoyed brunch in the cafeFull review by jeanscot
Mar 28, 2025
Without preservation, we wouldn't have a tangible meaning to any of our history. I'm reminded of the famous story of the USAF B17 Memphis Belle, which did its tour of duty and is now beautifully pres…Full review by holidaymanWashington
Mar 23, 2025
Great museum which is well worth visiting and with so many iconic planes and vehicles on display so give yourself plenty of time. The old RAF huts are full of interesting artifacts and displays. We d…Full review by Newx5
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Really interested in visiting. Is it a guided visit or can we walk about at our own pace. Thanks
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As far as I can remember I don’t think there is a guided tour. Whenever we have visited, we’ve just walked around at our leisure. You can spend as long as you want at each section.
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I remember finding information about sgt Hannah. VC. . Are those records still available?
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Can’t be sure, but they have added more exhibits from the last time I visited.
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Is there plenty to do when raining?
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moly in hangers and nissen huts so weather not much of an issue.
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How much is it to get in for Concessions?over 65
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It was £9 each.
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How far from York city center is it as we don’t drive so would need a wheelchair taxi as my husband is in a wheelchair …
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How far from York city center is it as we don’t drive so would need a wheelchair taxi as my husband is in a wheelchair thankyou
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I would estimate a 20 to 25 minutes drive. All depends on the traffic in York city centre. I'm not a wheelchair user but I'd say the Air Museum is very wheelchair friendly. The staff are …
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I would estimate a 20 to 25 minutes drive. All depends on the traffic in York city centre. I'm not a wheelchair user but I'd say the Air Museum is very wheelchair friendly. The staff are also extremely helpful.
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