Contact Details

• Cosford
• Shifnal
• Telford
• Shropshire
• TF11 8UP

• Tel: 01902 376200
• Fax: 01902 376211
• Email: cosford@rafmuseum.org
• Website: www.rafmuseum.org

Description

This award winning museum offers a fun, entertaining day out for the whole family. There are 70 aircraft on display in wartime hangars and within the National Cold War Exhibition. Admission Free.

The Royal Air Force Museum at Cosford houses one of the largest aviation collections in the United Kingdom. 70 historic aircraft are displayed in three wartime hangars and within The National Cold War Exhibition.

This landmark building costing £12.5 million contains 17 aircraft, military transport, missiles, memorabilia and interactive kiosks and hotspots of information. This unique exhibition reflects the social, cultural and political history of the Cold War era circa 1947 - 1989, in a fun and innovative way.   A major feature of this unique exhibition is Britain's three post-war V-Bombers the Vulcan, Victor and Valiant.  A Number of aircraft are suspended in flying attitudes, including a Dakota, Canberra, Meteor, Lightening and Jaguar.  Visitors are able to view them from an elevated viewing gallery.

RAF Museum Cosford is one day that everyone from small children upwards will enjoy whatever the weather.  Children and adults alike will be fascinated by fun 'n' flight.  Packed with hands on excitement, it's the easy way to answer all those questions about how planes stay up in the air.  The advanced flight simulator is also a great way to get an instant flying experience.

The Visitor Centre is home to the Aviator restaurant serving hot and cold meals and snacks.  The Checkpoint Charlie Cafe serving light snacks and drinks and the well stocked Museum Shop are both located within the National Cold War Exhibition.

Opening Times
Open daily 10am - 6pm (last admission 5pm) including Bank Holidays.  Closed 24-26 December, 1, 11-15 January 2010.

Entry and parking are both FREE of charge.

Directions

By Road
From junction 3 of the M54 take the A41 south towards Wolverhampton.  Follow brown signs to Royal Air Force Museum.

By Rail
Cosford station is located on the Central Trains Birmingham to Shrewsbury line (via Wolverhampton) then 1/2 mile walk.  Please check timetable before visiting.

By Bus
The 892 bus service from Wolverhampton to Wellington runs along the A41.  The nearest stop is the Cosford Garage, approximately a 1 mile walk to the Museum gates.

By Cycle
The Museum is conveniently located along National Cycle Route 81 which runs from Wellington to Albrighton.  Cycle racks are situated next to the Museum Visitor Centre.

By Air
Clients can also fly into the Cosford site by prior arrangement with Air Traffic Control. Please call us first for details.

Parking fees
0-3 Hours - £2.00 per car
3-8 Hours - £3.00 per car

Coaches are free of charge
Blue Badge holders - charges apply as above

Facilities

Accessibility

Note: Establishments may self assess themselves for accessibility. You are strongly advised to check directly with operators if you have specific access and mobility requirements.

Directions

Just one mile from junction 3 of the M54 motorway take the A41 south towards Wolverhampton. Follow brown signs to Royal Air Force Museum. 

Located on the National Cycle Route 81 (Wellington to Albrighton).

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Disclaimer

The details displayed on this page are correct at the time of publication however, Shropshire Tourism would like to advise all visitors to check prices & opening times with the venue prior to traveling in case of changes that might have occured since the publication of this page. Whilst Shropshire Tourism endeavours to ensure that the information on this site is correct, no warranty, express or implied, is given as to its accuracy and Shropshire Tourism does not accept any liability for error or omission. The directions above are for planning purposes only and should be used alongside a general roadmap or satnav system. Variables such as road/construction works, traffic, weather conditions etc may cause alterations to the route.