Yorkshire Air Museum

We went today got there for 2.55pm (said on their websit 3pm last admission) they was very rude at the gate and told me I couldn’t go in, they was about to close. I rang the telephone number on the web sit to ask them, they said well it’s not worth going in now you will only get about 45 minutes we close and ask you to leave at 3.45. This is not what it states on their web sit. Maybe you need new staff, that actually want to be there welcome you in and take some money for the museum

We went on a slightly miserable but warm morning. When we arrived we were very impressed with the setup of the museum.
It is very well kept with lots if different executions and lots of planes to see. I was particularly impressed with the Halifax bomber!
You could also try out a couple of actual cockpits and they had 2 simulators, one to practice landings and the other as a rear gunner!
The sun came out and it was a glorious day, we sat outside the NAAFI with a drink and a cake from the canteen.
We would highly recommend you take a trip out, the kids would love it at well!!!

This wee gem lives in an industrial estate which could be easily missed. It’s a fantastic place for kids, young and old, and guys and gals. It has some beautiful wartime aircrafts such as spitfires, tornados and my favourite the Lancaster bomber. They have been restored to beautiful glory by loving volunteers and veterans. When we went there the first time an old boy allowed us in a plane he was doing up which still had stretchers in it. There’s some great examples of bombs, tanks and other wartime ground vehicles. There’s lots of detailed exhibits if your in the mood for a lot if reading and there’s done beautifully done examples of WRAF head quarters. There’s wartime music playing outside which gives the place a great atmosphere. It’s lovely to feel that the museum continues to be a project. For kids there are cockpits to clamber about in with lots of buttons to press. I had a ball! There’s also a lovely shop that sells toy aircraft, books and gifts. Highly recommend a visit and it’s well priced and worth the money. Don’t forget to gift-​aid your entry costs!

Really fascinating place with a lot to see and do for all ages!
The staff were so friendly and interesting to talk to.
Would definitely go back!

This is one of my favourite attractions in York! I went there on a school trip when i was a lot younger and had a brilliant time. The best part was the Blitz section where you walk through a street which has been bombed! Each of the air hangers has been turned into a different aspect and it is very well done.

On show here are planes of the past of all descriptions, there are exhibitions, archives & a research centre. On site is a restoration work shop available for all to see. They have the only complete 2^nd world war Halifax bomber in the world here & this place is the largest authentic 2^nd world war bomber base open to the public in Britain. They have 43 air crafts there in the collection, also features military vehicles. Open daily from 10 til 3.30.

This is a great day out regardless of age be you 5 or 105 there should be something to interest you.
Located on a former wartime Air-​base this museum is run by many volunteers, including an ex-​rear Gunner and wireless operator who was shot up during a raid over Germany.
George Martin can be found in the Air Gunners Exhibition and I can assure you a more interesting bloke with his experiences and memories of this period I have yet to meet.
The Museum is spread within several restored wartime sheds which house the various themes on display, along with many restored aircraft outside and in hangers. It also still has the air traffic control tower which displays how things would have been.
One of the hangers displays other restored Aircraft including, the Halifax bomber of which nearly 80 were lost during raids over Germany from this base alone.
Other more modern planes are also on display including the Buccaneer, Vulcan Bomber, and Harrier to name a few.
The museum continues to restore aircraft and long may it continue we had an excellent day out and at an entrance cost of only £5.00 per adult including parking it wasn’t going to break the bank.