Museums & Galleries · Lincolnshire
Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre
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Photo: Adrian S Pye (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Interactive Vampire T11 cockpit exhibit
- Courtyard display with a Jet Provost aircraft
- Current exhibition on RAF gallantry awards
- Story of RAF College Cranwell from earliest days
- Programme of exhibitions and events for all ages
Cranwell Aviation Heritage Museum tells the story of Royal Air Force College Cranwell, from its early days as a Royal Naval Air Service base to the present. Inside you'll find interactive exhibits, including a Vampire T11 cockpit, alongside changing exhibitions such as the current display on RAF gallantry awards, plus a courtyard area with a Jet Provost aircraft on show. It suits aviation enthusiasts, families and school groups, with a learning programme tied to the National Curriculum. The museum is all on ground level and dogs are welcome except in the exhibition hall. If you're staying in Lincolnshire, Rauceby station is 2.3 miles away, and there are 8 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
Practical details
- Open
- Monday 10am-3pm; closed Tuesday
- Dogs
- Welcome except in the exhibition hall
- Accessibility
- All on ground level
- Booking
- Private hire available Tuesday to Thursday by email
From the attraction's own website on 20 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Pet Friendly
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