De Havilland Aircraft Museum

4.5/5
(537) · Museum in London Colney, United Kingdom
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Britain’s oldest aviation museum and much more besides. Our fine collection of iconic de Havilland aircraft, including Mosquito, Sea Vixen and …

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Feb 27, 2025
I have said so many times "must go there" as we drove down the M25. Finally went there this month. Terrific place. Tjhere was so many surprises and information. The collection of engines as en…Full review by History11
Feb 24, 2025
Well worth a visit, fascinating for all ages. Off the beaten track, a compact site of local and war history, with variety of planes including the original wooden mosquito and an actual bouncing bomb.…Full review by Wendy W
Jan 17, 2025
A great museum for aviation enthusiasts, anyone with an interest in WW2 or the De Haviland company. This museum gets no Government funding but it should do. On the day we went it was packed with enth…Full review by Phil E
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Hi,is this museum entry free?
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There is a charge but I can’t remember how much it was ... so it must have been very reasonable.
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Was told the café facilities are very limited. Is this still the case?
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Yes, I am afraid so,
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Are you aloud to sit in the planes if so how many
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No. There are one or two that are set up as displays that you can go into but otherwise as in most museums you can only view. There are volunteers who will explain the different …
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No. There are one or two that are set up as displays that you can go into but otherwise as in most museums you can only view. There are volunteers who will explain the different airplanes, their history, etc. They also do restoration.
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Are you aloud to set in the planes if so how many
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Yes - it is possible to sit in the cockpit of some of the aircraft and go into the cabins of some of the commercial jets. The whole site is very user- and child-friendly. There is a good café.
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price of entry
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Closed for Winter Opens 5th March Opening times Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays 10.30-17.00hrs (last entry to Museum at 16.00hrs). 2016 …
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Closed for Winter Opens 5th March Opening times Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays 10.30-17.00hrs (last entry to Museum at 16.00hrs). 2016 Admission Charges Adult – £10* Seniors – £8* Child (5-16) – £6* Family – £25* Adult – £9.00 Seniors – £7.25 Child – £5.45 Family – £22.70 Season Ticket Adult – £25* Senior – £18* Child – £15* Family – £50* Adult – £22.70 Senior – £16.30 Child – £13.60 Family – £45.45 They accept the following credit cards – VISA, MasterCard, Delta, Switch
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