Solway Aviation Museum
Carlisle Airport, Crosby-on-Eden
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About Solway Aviation Museum
Discover historic aircraft and aviation heritage at Carlisle Airport, where snacks are available and toilets provided, though accessibility is limited and picnics aren't permitted.
What's nearby
- Cumbria Microlight Training Centre 150m away
- ECM (VDS) Ltd 150m away
- Carlisle Flight Training 250m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Payment
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
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Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Fantastic museum. Friendly staff, plenty to see and some excellent exhibits that you can get in and around. Lots for kids of all ages to see, learn about and play around with. The tour and talk of the Vulcan Bomber is a must do experience. As you climb into the flight seats and here about how the plane was used during the cold war and the Vulcan flight during thw Falklands conflict. Fascinating! Nice cafe, good parking and loads to see. In the area or doinflg a special one day visit. It's a must place to visit.
· via Google
Great visit. Loved seeing the Phantom, Vulcan and Lightning up close. Sat in the cockpit of the Canberra. Unbelievably tight for the 3 crew. Exhibits inside are well worth a look....lots of interesting history.. WW2 and Spadeadam etc. Shop is full of the usual twaddle and the bloke behind the counter obviously missed the Customer Relations course.....run by volunteers so a massive well done to all. Looking forward to seeing the Beverley in one piece.
· via Google
Fantastic to visit Solway Aviation museum today. I really enjoyed the tour round the vulcan, thank you to the 2 very friendly and knowledgeable tour guides there. Most is open air here, but a great museum to visit. Vulcan cockpit is in great condition and you book a time on arrival for your tour. Its excellent, thanks so much 😃
· via Google
What a hidden gem, lots of old planes, some of which you are allowed to get inside of, and a huge amount of displays and buildings packed with artefacts. The Vulcan cockpit tour was worth the entry alone. Very friendly volunteer staff directed us to the displays. Overall, well worth a visit if you’re in the area.
· via Google
Visitors say this aviation museum offers a wide variety of aircraft and artifacts, with many opportunities to get inside cockpits, especially the iconic Vulcan bomber. They also highlight the knowledgeable and friendly staff, who are often volunteers, and the excellent value for money.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Aviation House, Carlisle Airport, Crosby on Eden, CA6 4NW Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.8 / 5 (259 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 9+
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Carlisle