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Introduction

• IWM Duxford is a living airfield with a history that stretches back to the First World War. Walk through the same hangars and buildings as those who served at RAF Duxford and see an extraordinary collection of historic aircraft take to the air.

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Getting to IWM Duxford and Useful Information

• For more information about how to get to IWM – Duxford and useful information please click here (opens in new tab).

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East Car Park and Visitor Centre

• For information about the East Car Park and Visitor Centre please click here (opens in new tab).

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Visit Planning Point

• The Visit Planning Point is located within 1. Airspace.
• There is step free access to 1. Airspace and there are automatic doors to access the building.
• There is step free access throughout the area.
• The surface of the flooring is vinyl.
• There are members of staff available to provide assistance and information.
• There are large maps of the site.
• There is an RNIB Braille and tactile map of the site.
• There is an information screen detailing events taking place.
• There is a portable hearing loop available.
• There are information leaflets and maps available.
• The height of the counter for the leaflets is 75cm.
• There are information boards about accessibility around IWM Duxford.
• There are wheelchairs available to borrow.
• There are ear defenders available to borrow.
• There is fixed seating available.

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Getting Around (Duxford)

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the area.
  • The surface of the paths around the IWM Duxford vary between tarmac, concrete and block paving.
    There is step free access on the majority of paths, there are some slopes leading towards the American Airspace and Land Warfare.
    There are some very slight and slight slopes in places.
    The shuttle box has a drop off point next to the entrance to the American Airspace.
    There are large grass lawn areas in places.
    The IWM Duxford site is spread out over a large area. There is finger post directional signage which include a map and approximate distances to key attractions.
    The IWM Duxford site is a working airfield, so caution is advised due to vehicles driving around the site.
    There is a Braille and tactile map of the side. It is located as you enter the site from the visitor centre and it is left of the large map.
    There are wooden benches located around the site at regular intervals.
    There are picnic benches located around the site.
• Circulation View
  • There is bench seating at regular intervals.

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Shuttle Bus

• Due to the large nature of the site there are two shuttle buses available to transport visitors around the site.
• Visitors are picked up and dropped off near to the entrance to the Hangars.
• The accessible bus is the blue bus.
• Access onto the bus is via a steep ramp.
• The width of the ramp is 80cm.
• The bus driver can provide assistance boarding and disembarking the bus.
• There is a dedicated area at the front of the bus for a wheelchair user.
• The green bus has stepped access only.

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Historic Duxford Information Points

• There are Historic Duxford Information Points located around the site at key points.
• The information points provide an audio commentary about the nearby area or exhibition.
• The audio is activated by a wind up control.
• The controls are at a low level.
• There is a hearing loop fitted at all information points.
• The hearing loop is clearly signed.
• The hearing loops were tested and fully functional during surveying.

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Main Hangars and Exhibition Spaces

• For information about 1. Airspace please click here (opens in new tab)
• For information about the Airborne Assault Exhibition please click here (opens in new tab)
• For information about 2. Flying Aircraft please click here (opens in new tab)
• For information about Historic Duxford please click here (opens in new tab)
• For information about 3. Air and Sea please click here (opens in new tab)
• For information about 4. Battle of Britain please click here (opens in new tab)
• For information about 5. Conservation in Action please click here (opens in new tab)
• For information about 6. 1940 Operations Room (opens in new tab)
• For information about 7 American Air Museum and the American Air Museum Cafe (opens in new tab)
• For information about 8. Land Warfare please click here please click here (opens in new tab)
• For information about Royal Anglian Regiment Museum please click here (opens in new tab)
• For information about Classic Wings – Flight Experiences please click here (opens in new tab).

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Eating and Drinking

• For more information about The Armoury Café and Kitchen (opens in new tab)
• For more information about The Workshop Restaurant please click here (in new tab)
• For information about 7 American Air Museum and the American Air Museum Cafe (opens in new tab).

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Playground

• The playground is located next to the Armoury Cafe and Kitchen.
• There is step-free access to the playground.
• There is a concrete path leading to the playground.
• Access into the playground is via a single gate.
• The gate opens away from you (push) and is over 75cm wide.
• There is step-free access throughout the playground.
• The surface of the flooring is padded safety mat surface.
• Some of the playground equipment require stepped access or transferring from a wheelchair.

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Spitfire Seating Area

• The Spitfire seating area is located between the Battle of Britain Hanger and Hanger 5.
• There is step free access to the seating area.
• There is a Spitfire located at the centre of the seating area.
• There are low level information boards next to the Spitfire.
• There is bench seating available, some of the seating has a back rest.

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Duxford Aviation Society Aircraft

• There are a number of commercial aircraft located on the tarmac area opposite Hangars 4 and 5.
• There is step-free access around the aircraft.
• The Aircraft are operated by Duxford Aviation Society on some days and during events the aircraft are open for visitors to have a look around.
• There is stepped access to all aircraft with handrails on both sides.
• The number of steps varies depending on the aircraft.

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Essex Aviation Group

• The Essex Aviation Group is located at the front of Hangar 4.
• The Essex Aviation Group is only open on weekends.
• There is step-free access to building.
• The path leading up to the entrance has a grass entrance.
• The door opens towards you (pull) and has an opening width of 130cm.
• There is step-free access throughout the room.
• There are information boards located throughout the room.
• The surface of the flooring is carpet and vinyl.

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Duxford Radio Society

• The Duxford Radio Society is located between Hangars 5 and 7.
• There is step-free access to the buildings.
• There are two buildings.
• Building 177 is accessed by double doors that are held open and have an opening width of 177cm.
• The surface of the flooring is tiles.
• There is a Morse Code Station.
• Building 178 is accessed by double doors that are held open and have an opening width of 140cm.
• The height of the exhibitions varies between 75cm and 90cm.

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Prefab Bungalow

• The Prefab Bungalow is located along the path leading from Hangar 5 to Hangar 7.
• There is a finger post sign located on the main path.
• There is concrete path leading down to the Prefab Bungalow.
• There is an information board about the Bungalow.
• There is a window to view inside the Bungalow.

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Royal Anglian Regiment Memorial

• The Royal Anglian Memorial is located off the path leading from Hangar 7 to Hangar 8.
• There is an information board about the memorial next to the main path.
• The path leading from the main path the memorial has a grass surface with a plastic mesh.
• There is step-free access along the path.
• The surface at the Memorial is block paving.

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Tank Arena

• The Tank Arena is located at the rear of Hangar 8.
• The Tank Arena is open on certain days and events.
• The Tank Arena offers rides in tanks.
• The height of the ticket counter is 100cm.
• There is a gate to access the path leading to the Tank Arena.
• The gate opens away from you (push) and has an opening width of 120cm.
• There is a concrete path leading to the Tank Arena and the boarding point into the tanks.
• There is slight slope onto the path.
• Safety Helmets and Googles are provided.
• There is hatch into the tank. The hatch is 90cm wide.
• There are two steps into the tank. The first step is 20cm and the second step is 40cm.
• Once inside the tank there is a 26cm step onto the platform to stand on. The tank has a low ceiling.
• Once on the platform there are handrails to hold onto whilst the tank is moving.
• There is a viewing area overlooking the Tank Arena.
• The path to the viewing area is located to the left of the ticket counter.
• The surface of the path is block paving.
• There is a slight slope with handrails on both sides leading up to the viewing area.
• There is bench seating in the viewing area.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Between Hangars 3 and Battle of Britain Exhibition. Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located in the toilet block located between Hangars 3 and Battle of Britain Exhibition.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 228cm x 300cm (7ft 6in x 9ft 10in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 146cm (4ft 9in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 100cm and 170cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest and a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 88cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Between Hangars 3 and Battle of Britain Exhibition)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located in the toilet block between Hangars 3 and Battle of Britain Exhibition.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Parent and Baby Room (Between Hangars 3 and Battle of Britain Exhibition)

• There is a parent and baby room for public use.
• The parent and baby room is located in the toilet block Hangars 3 and Battle of Britain Exhibition.
• There is step-free access into the parent and baby room.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
• There is pictorial signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
• The baby change table is set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
• The baby change table is not height adjustable.
• The height of the baby change table once extended is 74cm (2ft 5in).
• There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
• There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
• The height of the wash basin is 81cm.
• The wash basin tap type is lever.
• There is/are not chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Between Hangars 5 and 7. Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located in the toilet area between Hangars 5 and 7.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 200cm (5ft 3in x 6ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the right.
  • There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The toilet has a backrest and a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 100cm.
• Comments View
  • There is an additional accessible toilet with the lateral transfer space on the right.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Between Hangars 5 and 7)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located in the toilet area between Hangars 5 and 7.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 79cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a small threshold in the doorway to the toilets.