Duxford Imperial War Museum

Address: IWM Duxford Airfield, Cambridge CB22 4QR

Overview:

IWM Duxford is a living airfield with a history that stretches back to the First World War. Walk through the same hangars and buildings as those who served at RAF Duxford and see a collection of historic aircraft take to the air.

SEN Session: No

Noise Level: Low

Staff Awareness: Aware

Parking / Accessibility: On-site

SEN Session:

• Although there isn’t a specific sen-session, Duxford does suggest quieter times to visit. The quietest times to visit is in the afternoons after 3pm.

What to Expect:

The distance from one side of IWM Duxford to the other is approximately 1 mile or 1.6 km. There is a free site transport vehicle which is available upon request throughout the day for visitors.

There are sensory backpacks visitors can borrow these items free of charge from the Visitor Centre, they contain: 

• Ear defenders 

• Sunflower lanyard 

• 2 fidget toys 

• Magnifying glass 

• Cuddly toy 

• Pencils and grips 

• Emotions fan 

• Reading overlays 

Real Experiences:

Comments submitted to us by visitors:

“We love Duxford for a family day out and even though it can be busy, we don’t find it too bad because it is quite spread out. Just me aware there can be loud planes taking off and landing during the day.“

Information provided from visitors. Details may vary - we recommend checking directly with the venue before visiting.

Official Website:

For the most up-to-date information, including booking and session times, check the venue’s official website.

- Visit the website here.