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All are welcome to our museum of test flight UK.
  • All are welcome to our museum of test flight UK.
  • All are welcome to our museum of test flight UK.
  • All are welcome to our museum of test flight UK.
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  • Boscombe Down Aviation Collection
  • Boscombe Down Aviation Collection

About

Collection of aircraft, cockpits, replicas and models weapons and trials equipment to show the story of flight and flight test in the UK.

The cockpits are mostly open and you can sit in and use the controls.

There are guides to answer questions and show you round.

Exhibits of national importance including the unique Sea Harrier XZ 457 and the rare Comit C Mk 2 Sagittarius.

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£9.50 per ticket
Child£6.50 per ticket
Children under 5Free
Family (2 adults, 2 children)£25.50 per ticket
Senior/Student/Serving members of HM forces£8.00 per ticket

Concession price applies to seniors, students and serving members of HM forces with ID.

Annual tickets available twice the above price (visit as many times as you wish for a year).

Groups of 10+: 25% reduction for Pre-Organised Parties of more than 10 people (adult supervisors of children groups at child price).

Opening Times

Summer Opening (18 Feb 2022 - 4 Nov 2022)
DayTimes
MondayClosed*
Tuesday10:0017:00*
Wednesday10:0017:00*
Thursday10:0017:00*
Friday10:0017:00*
Saturday10:0017:00*
Sunday10:0017:00*

* Open Bank Holiday Mondays 10am - 5pm.

Not open Christmas, Boxing Day or New Year's Day.

Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

Facilities

Attraction Facilities

  • Shop

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant - Airfield Cafe available

Establishment Features

  • Cater for groups
  • Conference facilities
  • Event venue
  • Toilets

Key Features

  • Families
  • Indoor Attraction
  • Min group size - 10
  • No Smoking Attraction
  • Of historic, literary or architectural interest

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking
  • Parking (free)

Payment Methods

  • Maestro accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Visa accepted

Specialist Features

  • Family Fun

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Guided Tours Compulsory for Groups
  • Guided Tours Compulsory for Individuals

Venue Facilities

  • Groups Accepted

Map & Directions

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Road Directions

Take the A345 off the A303 at Amebury. At the roundabout by Beehive Park and Ride turn left onto A338, at traffic lights turn right. Turn left onto Lancester Way - at the end of the hangar turn right.From Salisbury take A345 (to Amesbury) at roundabout by Beehive Park and Ride turn right onto A338 and follow instructions above.

Public Transport Directions

Close to Park and Ride bus route 501 Beehive.

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Recent Reviews:

  • Pierz_BA-64
    Hands-on local aviation history.
    5 of 5 stars
    Sunday, 5th June 2022
    A superb little museum, spread over two hangars packed to the brim with aeronautical history. All the exhibits on display had been carefully chosen and were all related to the aviation history of the... Read full review
  • Les B
    Trip Type:
    Friends getaway
    A real gem of an aviation museum
    5 of 5 stars
    Sunday, 19th June 2022
    The exhibits are of interesting and rare aircraft. It is a pleasure to be able to get up close to most of the exhibits. There are virtually no roped off areas. Many of the cockpits are accessible... Read full review
  • colinf296
    Salisbury, United Kingdom
    Gets better every time
    5 of 5 stars
    Wednesday, 22nd June 2022
    Visited for the opening of the Lancaster cockpit, what an amazing piece of restoration/build. There is always something new to see and the enthusiasm of the volunteers is plain to see. This is a... Read full review
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