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See what's waiting for you at the Royal Air Force Museum Midlands.

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What you can do

    Refuel in our Airfield Kitchen where you will find a great selection of food and drink

    The Visitor Centre is fitted with a Changing Places Toilet

    Speak with our friendly staff about the guided tours available

    Borrow one of our mobility scooters to assist with your visit.

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    Marvel at the world’s oldest Spitfire

    Pop on your flying hat and goggles and take a selfie in the Spitfire cockpit section

    Find flying entertainment for the whole family in Flight Zone

    See the TSR2, a British combat aircraft prototype of the 1960s.

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    See the recently restored Wellington, one of only two remaining in the world!

    Encounter the Mosquito, a Second World War bomber made largely of wood

    View the leader of The Dambusters, Guy Gibson’s Victoria Cross medal

    Walk below the bomb bay of the Lincoln.

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    The only place in the world to see all three V-bombers Vulcan, Victor, and Valiant together

    Browse the Museum Shop and pick up a memento of your day

    Step into the Hunter and Phantom cockpits and sit in the pilot seat of a real jet aircraft

    Look up at the vertically suspended Lightning capable of supersonic interceptions.

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    See Bravo November, the iconic Chinook helicopter - veteran of the Falklands, Iraq and Afghanistan

    Encounter the Harrier, the first jet fighter capable of vertical take-off

    Find the Chipmunk and discover which Royal has flown this aircraft!

    View the Comet, the world’s first jet powered airliner.

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    Play in our RAF inspired playground

    Pretend to be a pilot and slide down the Victor nose

    Climb the mock control tower or crawl through the mini hangar

    Test your agility in the physical training instructor stations

    Enjoy a picnic outside with views overlooking the airfield.

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Museum Information

Address

RAF Museum Midlands,
Lysander Avenue, Cosford, TF11 8UP

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Opening Times

Summer (March to October)

Open daily 10.00am - 5.00pm

Winter (November to February)

Open daily 10.00am - 4.00pm

Tickets

Entry to the Museum is FREE, but we recommend you book your tickets in advance

Save 10% on parking when booking tickets in advance

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Opening Times

Summer (March to October)

Open daily 10.00am - 5.00pm

Winter (November to February)

Open daily 10.00am - 4.00pm

Address

RAF Museum Midlands,
Lysander Avenue, Cosford, TF11 8UP

SAT NAV: WV7 3EU

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Tickets

Entry to the Museum is FREE, but we recommend you book your tickets in advance

Save 10% on parking when booking tickets in advance

Book tickets

We’re easily accessible from the M54 (Junction 3) and just a 10 minutes’ walk from Cosford Train Station. We’re a quick drive from Wolverhampton, Birmingham, and Telford.

SAT NAV: WV7 3EU

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Getting here information

Parking charges per vehicle (including Blue Badge holders):

Cars up to 7 hours

£7.50 per vehicle

Coaches all day

FREE

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Whether you prefer a quick bite from our cafés or a packed lunch, we have something to suit your needs.

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We aim for a welcoming, engaging and accessible experience for all visitors. Find out more about accessibility at the Museum below.

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