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3 Air and Sea

IWM Duxford, Duxford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4QR

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Introduction

  • The Air and Sea exhibition takes you on a journey from the First World War to the present day. You'll see naval aircraft and boats from the First World War, the Cold War and the Falkland’s War. You may also see some of the historic aircraft that have been restored for flight by the flying partners too.

Getting to IWM Duxford and Useful Information

Getting Around Duxford

Outside Access

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hangar.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with '3 Air and Sea'.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 133cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 126cm.

Attraction Space(s)

  • Attraction / Exhibit View
    • There is step free access throughout this attraction space.
    • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
    • The type of flooring in the attraction space is concrete.
    • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • There is seating available within the attraction space.
    • During busy periods the attraction space can become congested.
    • There are a number of aircrafts located around the hangar.
      There are low level information boards for the aircraft.
      There is fixed seating without armrests and bench seating available.
      There is a large print information booklet available.

Accessible and Standard Toilets

  • There are no accessible or standard toilets available within this area.
  • The nearest accessible and standard toilets are located in the grounds between Hangars 3 and 4 or between Hangars 4 and 5.
  • There are also accessible toilets and standard toilets in Hangars 1, 7 and 8.