Museums & Galleries · Cambridge
Airborne Assault
📍 CB22 4QR
Photo: Jack1956 (CC BY 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- History of the Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces from inception to present
- Displays of uniform, equipment, medals and weapons
- A 'ParaDog' that was dropped into the battlefield on display
- Historical and contemporary film footage and original sound recordings
- Located within the Airspace Hangar alongside Duxford's wider collections
Airborne Assault tells the story of the Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces, from their origins through to operations in Afghanistan, with displays of uniforms, equipment, medals, weapons and even a 'ParaDog' once dropped into the battlefield, supported by historical and contemporary film footage and original sound recordings. It's set within the Airspace Hangar at Imperial War Museum Duxford, alongside the wider site's aviation, tank, military vehicle and naval collections, plus two restaurants and a gift shop. It suits military history enthusiasts and families, with group booking offers available via the Curatorial Team. Based in Duxford, South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, it's reachable from Whittlesford Parkway station 1.3 miles away, with 6 bookable places to stay within 5 miles if you want to make a longer visit of it.
Practical details
- Open
- 10am–6pm, March to October (last admission 5pm)
- Booking
- Contact the Curatorial Team for group bookings and offers
- Best for
- Groups of 10 or more PRA/Servicemen (free entry)
From the attraction's own website on 13 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Gift Shop
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🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to Airborne Assault into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Whittlesford Parkway 1.3 miles
- Great Chesterford 3.5 miles
- Shelford 3.6 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page