North Weald Airfield and Museum
Ad Astra House, 6 Hurricane Way
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About North Weald Airfield and Museum
Step into aviation history at this working airfield where families can explore vintage aircraft, wartime memorabilia and fascinating photo displays, plus enjoy a meal at the onsite restaurant.
What's nearby
- Willis wheels next door
- ATC Driver Training next door
- Booker North Weald-Epping next door
- Safe Packaging next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Paid car park
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 4:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 4:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Excellent, quirky, small independent airfield museum, well worth a visit if you are interested in WW1, WW2 and post war military aviation in the UK. Displays are a bit idiosyncratically laid out, but the information and sheer density of exhibits is amazing. A labour of love for a famous Battle of Britain airbase. Parking free on street.
· via Google
Though small, this museum is well worth a visit! Like its more famous counterpart Biggin Hill, North Weald was an important fighter station during the long hot summer of 1940 and the airfield has quite a lot of its wartime infrastructure still intact. The museum is situated in what used to be the station office, behind the "Debt of Honour" Memorial, next to what used to be the main gate. Check their website for opening times but it's usually 12 noon till 5pm Saturdays and Sundays. Admission £5. Concessions £2.50. What is now the main gate is located on the other side of the airfield, just off the A414. Here you will find the original Control Tower and a full size replica of a Hawker Hurricane, climbing up and away. Very evocative!
· via Google
Doesn't look like a museum, but it definitely is. Loads of genuine artifacts, friendly staff. 3 floors. Took about 30-45 minutes. Tickets £5 adult, concession £2.50 child £1. Pay on arrival Parking side of building. Recommend a visit if you are in the area or interested in aviation.
· via Google
Alot of information on the local airfield, huge collection of good books including vintage magazines. A nice addition to a visit to the nearby airfield cafe.
· via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Ad, Astra House, Hurricane Way, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6AA Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (94 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 4+
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- North Weald Bassett