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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.

The accessible enclosure is located next the Flightline in the American Zone opposite the American Air Museum. It should take approximately 5 to 10 minutes to get to the seating area from the West - Blue Badge Car Park. This seating area is offered free of charge.

Counter View
- The counter is located at the entrance to the viewing area.
- There is step-free access to the counter.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the counter which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The counter is placed in front of a plain background.
- The lighting levels at the counter are good.
- There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the counter.
- The type of flooring in this area is concrete.
Comments View
- Chairs without armrests are available at the counter on request.

There are two separate parts to the accessible viewing area.
One for wheelchair users with a single carer.
The surface of this area is concrete.
The other for wheelchair users with two or more accompanying guests.
The surface of this area is grass at the front and concrete towards the rear.
It is asked that anyone wishing to stand in these areas does so at the rear.
Commentary is provided via Public Address Speakers.
Accessibility Champions will be available to answer your questions and to assist.

There is a 1.5cm threshold as you enter.
The door opens towards you (pull) and is easy to open.
The door is 80cm wide.
The door has a sliding bolt lock.
The contrast between the door and the wall is poor.
The toilet dimensions are 145cm x 140cm.
There is a 145cm x 90cm manoeuvring space in front of the seat.
There is a 75cm transfer space to the left as you face the seat.
The flush is to the right as you face the toilet.
The flush is a lever operated.
The height of the seat is 45cm.
The contrast between the toilet seat and pan/cistern is good.
There is no mirror available.
There are no coat hooks available.
There is not an emergency alarm available.
There is a horizontal grab rail located on the walls to the right as you face the toilet and on the rear wall of the toilet.
The contrast between the grab rail and the wall is good.
The height of the hand sanitiser is 90cm.
The hand sanitiser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The height of the toilet roll holder is 60cm.
The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The contract between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.