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Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial

Elvington, United Kingdom•4.7(5.6k)•Heritage Site, Museum

Explore the UK's largest independent aviation museum with historic aircraft, interactive exhibits, woodland walks, and a custom-made playground for families.

Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial is the UK's largest independent aviation museum, ranked among the top ten family attractions in York. Open seven days a week, the museum offers visitors an immersive experience into aviation history with extensive aircraft collections and allied air forces memorials. Beyond its impressive exhibits, the museum provides comprehensive facilities for families. A custom-made children's playground offers a safe and fun environment for younger visitors, while the on-site Cafe 77 serves refreshments from coffee and bacon sandwiches to afternoon tea and full lunches. The venue features a woodland walk set within beautiful countryside surroundings, picnic areas with scattered seating, and an exclusive cinema showing informative and entertaining aviation films. Accessibility is a priority with 90% of the museum accessible to all visitors, including ramps, accessible toilets, and dedicated parking spaces. Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome throughout most of the museum. The venue offers digital guide support through Bloomberg Connects, providing enhanced content including images, audio, and video. Tickets can be booked online and most include free re-entry for twelve months, making it an excellent choice for return visits.
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Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 – 17:00
Tuesday: 10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday: 10:00 – 17:00
Thursday: 10:00 – 17:00
Friday: 10:00 – 17:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 17:00
Sunday: 10:00 – 17:00

Venue Details

Venue Type

Indoor & Outdoor

Typical visit duration

All day

Booking

Walk-in

Recommended ages

0 months (newborn)+

What this place offers

ToiletsToilets
Public transportPublic transport nearby
Accessible toilets
Free WiFi
Baby changingBaby changing facilities
Food available
On-site parking
🐕Dog-friendly
Parking nearby
Pushchair friendlyPushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

Cafe 77

On-site cafe offering beverages from coffee to afternoon tea, plus lunch options including bacon sandwiches

Hours: 10:00-17:00 daily

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4.7(5.6k reviews)
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Nick Ross

Nick Ross

a month ago

Very much enjoyed seeing the Halifax and the Dakota. Has to be the highlight for me. In a way too much written material information I couldn’t take it all in, would literally take all day. Would benefit from more exhibits or interactive attractions. Take lead from the Royal Navy Museums: Naval Aviation which is simply superb. That said still a good way to spend a couple of hours if you’re interested in aviation.

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Tristan Hyde

Tristan Hyde

a month ago

Had a fantastic visit last week to look around the museum then get the Halifax Tour. Barry was amazing giving us an extremely detailed tour of the plane inside and out. His knowledge of the Halifax Bomber, its development and role in the war and the restoration of the Friday the 13th plane they have restored was brilliant. My Great Uncle Flt Sgt George Gunningham flew with 78 Squadron down the road at Breighton and died with 3 of his crew in December 1943 on a mission to Leipzig. To see the Halifax, touch it and walk around inside and out whilst learning about every aspect was amazing and very poignant. The whole museum is brilliant woth.lots of amazing planes and interesting exhibits. The NAAFI serves a great cooked breakfast too and the whole team there are dedicated and friendly. Thank you to Ian for organising our visit. Thanks also to Sean for the friendly chat whilst we were there. Thank you for an amazing visit

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Mike Rackham

Mike Rackham

2 months ago

This museum is a small gem loads of history packed into a small area and all easily accessible. The T2 hanger is awesome with the Halifax taking pride of place at the front, but while you are in this area you can see much more examples been Jaguar and a Harrier plus various cockpits to climb in and explore. Don't forget to pop outside and see the progress on the Shackleton which is been restored. There are also some indoor exhibitions to look at again don't miss this area.

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Sue Ruddick

Sue Ruddick

2 months ago

Booked a trip down here with my parents and lucky for us it was a 40's weekend. Had a good time wandering around the stalls and military aircrafts and vehicles. Large cafe with indoor and outdoor seating selling drinks, snacks and meals. Sat inside a hanger and sang along to a lady singing war time songs which my parents loved. All in all had a really good day.

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Dee44

Dee44

3 months ago

Had a brilliant time here. Plenty of free parking. All exhibits were open and there's many knowledgeable volunteers around to answer questions, provide anecdotes and give lots of information. Particular appreciation to Tam who spent time with us telling the history of the Nimrod and its function during WWII. He was brilliant, so passionate and so interesting. We ate lunch in the NAAFI café which was delicious. Lots of tables and it was very clean. A really enjoyable place to visit

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026

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This venue was last updated on 29 September 2026

Frequently asked questions about Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial

Is Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial free to visit?

Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial is a paid attraction — see the official website for current ticket prices.

What ages is Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial suitable for?

Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial is suitable for visitors of all ages, from babies through to adults.

Is Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial dog-friendly?

Yes, dogs are welcome at Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial.

Is there parking at Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial?

Yes, Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial has on-site parking.

Is there food at Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial?

Yes — Cafe 77 is on site at Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial. On-site cafe offering beverages from coffee to afternoon tea, plus lunch options including bacon sandwiches

Is Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial pushchair-friendly?

Yes, Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial is pushchair, pram and buggy friendly — most areas are step-free so you can navigate easily with little ones in tow.

How long should we plan to spend at Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial?

Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial is a full-day experience — plan accordingly.

How do I get to Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial by public transport?

Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial is well-served by public transport.
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