Museums & Galleries · Surrey
Gatwick Aviation Museum
📍 RH6 0BT
Photo: P1ane (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Board the Avro Shackleton and meet former crew
- Climb inside the nose section of a Canberra
- Hundreds of model aircraft and instrument panels on display
- Walk 30 acres of parkland, dogs welcome on leads
- Viewing area to watch activity at Gatwick Airport
Gatwick Aviation Museum, in the heart of Surrey, is a charity museum built around a unique collection of iconic aircraft and engines from the golden age of British aircraft manufacturing. You can explore hundreds of model aircraft and instrument panels, book a tour aboard the Avro Shackleton to meet former crew, or climb inside the nose of the Canberra. There's also 30 acres of parkland to walk (dogs welcome on leads), a viewing area for watching Gatwick Airport activity, and a coffee shop for refreshments. It suits aviation enthusiasts, plane spotters and families alike. The nearest station is Gatwick Airport, 2.4 miles away, and there are 21 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays for those wanting to combine a visit with a longer stay.
Practical details
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed on leads in the parkland
- Best for
- Plane spotters and aviation enthusiasts
- Booking
- Tours of the Shackleton must be booked
From the attraction's own website on 24 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
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🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to Gatwick Aviation Museum into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Gatwick Airport 2.4 miles
- Ifield 2.5 miles
- Horley 2.6 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page