Boscombe Down Aviation Collection Ticket
Explore the Boscombe Down Aviation Collection with an entry ticket. Sit in aircraft cockpits, learn about British flight testing, and meet passionate volunteers, including former pilots and crew.
Highlights
- Explore the Boscombe Down Aviation Collection with an entry ticket
- Sit in aircraft cockpits and flight decks for a hands-on experience
- Learn about British flight testing and military aviation history
- Enjoy a family-friendly activity with interactive exhibits
- Meet passionate volunteers, including former pilots and crew
Description
Visit the Boscombe Down Aviation Collection, a volunteer-run aviation museum based at Old Sarum Airfield, near Salisbury, Wiltshire. Explore aircraft, cockpits, and aviation artefacts connected to the history of British flight testing and military aviation.
Enjoy a hands-on experience as you sit in, touch, and explore many of the aircraft cockpits and flight decks, giving you a genuine sense of what it was like to fly everything from fast jets to transport aircraft and helicopters.
Volunteers and Experience
Learn from a group of volunteers who aim to make every visitor feel welcome while sharing detailed information about the exhibits and the wider story behind them. Some are former pilots, some are ex-Boscombe Down or service personnel, and all are aviation enthusiasts with a real passion for telling these stories.
They bring a wealth of knowledge and offer insight into the lives of pilots, aircrew, and ground crew. Some guides are also trained to operate the flight simulators (when available), including a wide-body simulator and an early 1950s LINK Trainer.
Among the volunteers are former helicopter pilots, navigators, test pilots, commercial pilots, crew chiefs, and technicians. Their experience includes flying and supporting a wide range of aircraft, taking part in trials work, fitting specialist test equipment and cameras, and supporting aircraft on test programs at home and abroad.
Includes
Access to aviation museum
Hands-on experiences with aircraft cockpits and flight decks
Guided tours by knowledgeable volunteers
Flight simulator experience - when available
Free parking
Important Information
- The museum is volunteer-run and focuses on hands-on experiences Guides include former pilots and aviation enthusiasts Flight simulators are available, including a wide-body simulator and an early 1950s LINK Trainer
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
