7 Military Museums in Cambridgeshire That You Shouldn't Miss

September 28, 2021 Esmeralda Fenner

Discover the best top things to do in Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom including American Air Museum, Fenland and West Norfolk Aviation Museum, The Royal Anglian Regiment Museum, Bottisham Airfield Museum, IWM Duxford, Airborne Assault, Thorney Heritage Museum.
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1. American Air Museum

Duxford England +44 1223 497255 http://www.iwm.org.uk/visits/iwm-duxford
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5.0 based on 462 reviews

American Air Museum

This museum dedicated to the US 8th and 9th Army Air Force houses a large collection of American combat aircraft.

Reviewed By sawbograham - Sawbridgeworth, United Kingdom

Great aircraft in here and at all angles. Our little grand daughter loved weaving in and out of the planes. We really enjoyed our day and trip there

2. Fenland and West Norfolk Aviation Museum

Lynn Road Old Lynn Road, West Walton, Wisbech PE14 7DA England +44 1945 461771 [email protected] http://www.fenlandaviationmuseum.org.uk
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5.0 based on 78 reviews

Fenland and West Norfolk Aviation Museum

Opening times. Wednesdays 1pm to 4pm. Saturdays 10am to 5pm and Sundays 10am to 4pm. Entry for Adults £3. 14 to 17 yrs £2 and under 14 free and we we now have contactless payments if required. To say thanks for all they do we are also giving free entry to all emergency service worker on production of an ID card. To keep you safe we have hand sanitizer stations and a one way system but please don't forget to bring your masks. Sadly due to the restrictions we can't allow you to sit in the Cockpits at the moment but there is still lots to see. We also have a quiz for the kids for £1 and they get a prize at the end. Please give us a call or drop us an email if you have any questions and we will reply as soon as we can. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Reviewed By Boacvc10 - Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

This is a must place to visit if your anyway interested in Aircraft, local aviation history. You can either spend hours reading of the fate and history behind many recovered crash site aircraft relics or spend an hour or two to look inside aircraft cockpits, see how pilots were trained in simulators or view some of the uk's most iconic aircraft that are on display. This is a place where the Volunteers are most helpful and knowledgeable. Take the time to visit even if for a short time and the entry wont break the bank! Dont let the memory of what the men and women of the services have done for us for so many years. Thanks Peter and crew for taking the time to speak to Joshua and myself. Rgds Duncan

3. The Royal Anglian Regiment Museum

Duxford CB22 4QR England [email protected] http://www.royalanglianmuseum.org.uk/
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5.0 based on 109 reviews

The Royal Anglian Regiment Museum

Based at IWM Duxford, the Royal Anglian Regiment Museum tells the history of the regiment from its inception to the present day.

Reviewed By ssawczuk - Thatcham, United Kingdom

Military vehicles over the centuries in war settings for nostalgia. Featuring tanks, cannons, artillery shells and rockets.

4. Bottisham Airfield Museum

Wilbraham Road Bottisham, Cambridge CB25 9BU England +44 1223 813952 [email protected] http://www.bottishamairfieldmuseum.org.uk
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5.0 based on 23 reviews

Bottisham Airfield Museum

An engaging museum that tells the story of a busy WW2 airfield that was used by the RAF, USAAF and Belgian Air Force and played an important part in D-day. A warm, friendly welcome awaits with lots of interesting and interactive exhibits that tell the story of the people at the airfield.

Reviewed By Mobile625431

A wonderful trip out in the jeeps to see the fantastic work the volunteers have completed to make this a truly wonderful museum. Well worth a visit.

5. IWM Duxford

Building 425 Duxford Airfield, Duxford CB22 4QR England +44 20 7416 5000 [email protected] http://www.iwm.org.uk/visits/iwm-duxford
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4.5 based on 4,151 reviews

IWM Duxford

Walk through the same hangars and buildings as those who served at RAF Duxford at Britain’s best preserved Second World War airfield.

Reviewed By woodlandservices28 - Norfolk, United Kingdom

A must for any aviation enthusiast probably the best collection of aircraft in the country. You will need a full day to see it all.

6. Airborne Assault

Air Space, Imperial War Museum Building 213, Duxford CB22 4QR England +44 1223 839909 https://paradata.org.uk/content/airborne-assault-museum-parachute-regiment-and-airborne-forces-0
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5.0 based on 20 reviews

Reviewed By DarrenH394 - Stowmarket, United Kingdom

Housed in one of the buildings at IWM Duxford, this is a must visit. Very moving medal displays and excellent history of these brave men!

7. Thorney Heritage Museum

Station Road The Tankyard, Bedford Hall, Thorney, Peterborough PE6 0QE England +44 1733 270908 http://www.thorney-museum.org.uk
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4.0 based on 7 reviews

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