Boscombe Down Aviation Collection
Old Sarum Airfield
Old Sarum
Salisbury
Wilts
SP4 6DZ
Guide Prices
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
---|---|
Adult | £9.50 per ticket |
Child | £6.50 per ticket |
Children under 5 | Free |
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 2025 - 4 Nov 2025) | ||
---|---|---|
Day | Times | |
Monday | Closed* | |
Tuesday | 10:00 | 17:00* |
Wednesday | 10:00 | 17:00* |
Thursday | 10:00 | 17:00* |
Friday | 10:00 | 17:00* |
Saturday | 10:00 | 17:00* |
Sunday | 10:00 | 17:00* |
* Open Bank Holiday Mondays 10am - 5pm.
Not open Christmas, Boxing Day or New Year's Day.
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
- Parking (free)
- Parking On Site
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
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.
Video
- Aerobilia
TripAdvisor

- Excellent671
- Very Good74
- Average14
- Poor1
- Terrible3
Recent Reviews:
- Andy FExcellent and perhaps UniqueFriday, 15th August 2025We enjoyed a great day here with two of our grandsons who are eight and six years old. This museum is very special in various ways. The opportunity to actually climb in and sit in so many cockpits is... Read full review
- Dave516Caterham, United KingdomA great museum bought alive by the volunteersMonday, 8th September 2025Boscombe Down Aviation Collection is a fantastic museum and well worth a visit. It's packed with fascinating exhibits that offer a real insight into British aviation history. What really sets it... Read full review
- Ken hSouthampton, England, United KingdomExcellent CollectionMonday, 6th October 2025Well worth a visit ,one of the few collections that you can sit in the open cockpit of aircraft .They have a few with just the front end of the aircraft ,but still a joy to get into. They are... Read full review
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous -
WTTC Safe Travels 2021
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