We are the UK's largest independent aviation museum and among the top ten places for a day out in York. We're on the site of RAF Elvington, a WW2 …
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Mar 15, 2025
I have never visited Elvington before, but was in the RAF as an Engineer and worked on Nimrod XV250 at RAF Kinloss before it was retired here. Nice to see it again. Must also commend the enthusiasm…Full review by T105VYpeterg
Mar 13, 2025
Decided to drop by here for a few hours on a visit to the nearby Monk's Cross retail park despite not being really that interested in aviation or aircraft. It is smaller and more compact that at fi…Full review by Vikinglongboat
Feb 23, 2025
Wow, ad amazing experience. The museum was great and staff friendly and knowledgeable but the highlight was the tour of the Halifax, and our guide Derek was brilliant. He had done his homework in adv…Full review by Billy D
Mostly you go from hot to hut, there is the control tower to go into, and there is the hanger that is undercover, but you will need to wear a waterproof coat or have an umbrella to go …
Mostly you go from hot to hut, there is the control tower to go into, and there is the hanger that is undercover, but you will need to wear a waterproof coat or have an umbrella to go from place to place. Yes you could do it in the rain, but bear in mind it is an airfield museum. I planned my day when it was dry, and went to other place when raining. Like the Railway Museum, which is all undercover and you need to give it a whole day to see everything. Also there is York Minster, another place to go on a wet day. Hope this helps you Paul.
How far from York city center is it as we don’t drive so would need a wheelchair taxi as my husband is in a wheelchair thankyou
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I would estimate a 20 to 25 minutes drive. All depends on the traffic in York city centre. I'm not a wheelchair user but I'd say the Air Museum is very wheelchair friendly. The staff are …
I would estimate a 20 to 25 minutes drive. All depends on the traffic in York city centre. I'm not a wheelchair user but I'd say the Air Museum is very wheelchair friendly. The staff are also extremely helpful.
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