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Getting Around IWM Duxford Airshow

IWM Duxford, Duxford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4QR

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Introduction - IWM Duxford Air Shows

  • At the IWM Duxford Air Shows, experience the power and excitement of the aircraft taking to the skies. The air shows give you a front row seat to some of the most exciting displays of historic and iconic aircraft such as Spitfires, Hurricanes and Lancasters.

Getting to IWM Duxford and Useful Information

Airshow Parking

Getting Around (Duxford Airshow)

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access throughout the area.
    • During Airshows the IWM Duxford site is divided into the Airspace Zone, Historic Zone and American Zone.
      The surface of the paths around the IWM Duxford vary between tarmac, concrete and block paving.
      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 large map with directional signage and distances located as you enter the side from the visitor centre.
      There is a Braille and tactile map of the site. 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.

Airspace Zone

Historic Zone

American Zone

Eating and Drinking at the Airshow

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.

Playground - Airspace Zone

  • 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.

Duxford Aviation Society Aircraft - Historic Zone

  • 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 Aircrafts 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.

Simulator - Historic Zone

  • The counter where tickets for the simulator can be purchased is 112cm in height.
  • There are 15+, 17cm high, unmarked steps with handrails on both sides leading up to the simulator.

Party Scene - Historic Zone

  • There is a live performance stage in Hanger 4 with a large dance floor.
  • The flooring in the hanger consists of concrete.
  • Access to the stage is via the main hanger doors located to the right hand side of the hanger.

Essex Aviation Group - Historic Zone

  • 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.

Duxford Radio Society - American Zone

  • The Duxford Radio Society is located between Hangar 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.

Royal Anglian Regiment Memorial - American Zone

  • 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.

Prefab Bungalow - American Zone

  • 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 a 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.

Accessible Toilet(s) (Between Hangars 3 and 4 - Historic Zone)

  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located in the toilet block located between Hangars 3 and 4.
    • 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 high.
    • 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 high.
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
  • 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 135cm (4ft 5in).
    • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin and a sanitary 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 medium.
    • 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 high.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
    • 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 general waste (with lid) and sanitary disposal units.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • The height of the coat hook is 130cm from the floor.
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • The toilet has a backrest and a cistern.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 40cm (1ft 4in).
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
    • 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 low.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 85cm (2ft 9in).
    • 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 high.
    • 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 105cm.
    • 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 high.

Standard Toilet(s) (Between Hangars 3 and 4 - Historic Zone)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female and male toilets are located in the toilet block between Hangars 3 and 4.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • 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 push.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Parent and Baby Room (Between Hangars 3 and 4 - Historic Zone)

  • There is a parent and baby room for public use.
  • The parent and baby room is located in the toilet block between Hangars 3 and 4.
  • 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 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • 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 83cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is push.
  • There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
  • There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
  • 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.

Accessible Toilet(s) (Between Hangars 5 and 7 - American Zone)

  • 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 high.
    • 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 high.
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
  • 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 waste disposal bin and a sanitary 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 high.
    • 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 high.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
    • 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 low.
    • 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 high.
    • 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 high.
    • 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 high.
  • 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.

Standard Toilet(s) (Between Hangars 5 and 7 - American Zone)

  • 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 high.
    • 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.

Temporary Toilet Facilities

  • There are a number of temporary accessible and standard toilet facilities located around the site in the 3 zones.
  • There are temporary accessible toilets located next to the Accessible Viewing Area, Members Lounge, Family Experience and West Car Park.