Name: Newark Air Museum
Rating: 5.0

Newark Air Museum

Newark Air Museum, Drove Lane, Winthorpe, Newark, UK

1-90 Years

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Newark Air Museum is a fascinating aviation museum where visitors can explore the history and heritage of flight. Located in Winthorpe near Newark, it features an impressive collection of aircraft and aviation exhibits. It is an ideal destination for families, aviation enthusiasts, and history lovers looking for an educational and engaging experience.

Visitors can explore over 80 aircraft and discover extensive exhibits across different zones including the Engine Collection with over 40 aircraft engines and a rocket motor, Lancaster Corner featuring World War II artefacts and the 619 Squadron ME846 Lancaster display, the Memorial Garden honouring RAF personnel, the Victory Garden & Anderson Shelter used for World War II education, and the Royal Air Force Regiment display.

Admission costs £12.50 for adults (16+), £11.50 for over 65s, £6.50 for children (5–15), and £35.00 for a family ticket (2 + 3).

Overall, Newark Air Museum offers an immersive journey into aviation history with its extensive aircraft displays and educational exhibits. The combination of historic artefacts, interactive learning, and well-maintained facilities makes it enjoyable for visitors of all ages. It is a must-visit attraction for anyone interested in aircraft, military history, and the evolution of flight.

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Features

Engine Collection: A significant part of our collection includes more than 40 aircraft engines, power units and a rocket motor dating from the 1920s through to modern jet engines. These include examples of the mighty Olympus engine that that powered the Vulcan and Concorde. The engines are on display in the dedicated Engine Building, which is located next to the Vulcan and also amongst the airframes in both display hangars at the museum.
Lancaster Corner: Our Lancaster Corner contains an unusual array of World War II artefacts associated with the famous Lancaster bomber and wartime RAF Winthorpe, which was a major training base for 5 Group Bomber Command. The museum’s 619 Squadron ME846 Lancaster display relates to an aircraft and crew that crashed in June 1944 over northern Belgium. The extensive display tells the story of the crew training on Stirlings with 1661 HCU at RAF Winthorpe; the events leading up to their Lancaster, ME846 being shot down; and the search to find the crash site and the remains of the missing pilot.
Memorial Garden: The roots of the Newark Air Museum Memorial Garden were established in the late 1990s thanks to the efforts of our former Archivist, David Collins. His guidance enabled the museum to raise a permanent memorial to the personnel that served with 1661 HCU (Heavy Conversion Unit) and at RAF Winthorpe on land that the museum owns and that we call the Southfield Site.
Victory Garden & Anderson Shelter: Back in 2012 the museum was honoured to be included in an education programme that was developed in-conjunction with Aviation Heritage Lincolnshire (AHL) and the Arts Council England (ACE). As part of this programme we received grants from AHL to support and enhance our programme of education activities. One item that was completed in 2014 was an Anderson Shelter, which is used for the World War II / Evacuation topic.
Royal Air Force Regiment Display: Part of our remit is the representation of local aviation history and one facet of this diverse topic is featured in a display area behind the Gnat and Dominie in the western end of Hangar 2, which features the Royal Air Force Regiment (RAF Regt.). Just down the A1 on the outskirts of Grantham, Alma House and Belton House are noted for their proud connections to the RAF Regt., which is a unit with its origins in Iraq during the 1920s and the formation of No 1 Armoured Car Company.
619 Squadron & Lancaster ME846: Memorials and displays at Newark Air Museum proudly commemorate the crew of a 619 Squadron Lancaster, ME846 that was shot down over northern Belgium on 22nd June 1944. Like so many others, the aircraft’s crew, comprising of an Australian, a Canadian and British airmen who had trained at RAF Winthorpe with 1661 Heavy Conversion Unit (HCU) and with 5 Lancaster Finishing School (LFS) at RAF Syerston; before flying on operations with 619 Squadron, which is often referred to as “The Forgotten Squadron".

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Parking: There is ample free car and coach parking directly outside the museum; with multiple designated disabled user spaces, located next to the main Shop entrance. Parking is also allowed along the approach to the museum and is shared with a neighbouring motor auction and storage business.
Food & Drinks: The café has seating for up to 40 people and where possible uses locally sourced products to provide a range of food option. Due to its location in the centre of the site, it is only accessible to museum visitors. Picnic benches are available outside the café and in locations around the site.
Museum Shop: This is operated by the Museum Trading Company selling aviation kits, books, DVDs and souvenirs. All proceeds are covenanted to the museum.
Toilets: There are male and female WCs in two locations; each with a disabled access cubicle. Baby changing facilities are available in both toilets. Handwashing facilities are located in all toilets.

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Price Details

Adult (16+): £12.50
Over 65: £11.50
Child (5-15): £6.50
Family (2 + 3): £35.00

Pricing URL: https://www.newarkairmuseum.org/plan-your-visit/admission

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Offer Birthday Parties: No

1 Nov - 28 Feb

Open Daily: 10am - 4pm (last entry 3pm)

1 Mar - 31 Oct

Open Daily: 10am - 5pm (last entry 4pm

Address: Newark Air Museum, Drove Lane, Winthorpe, Newark, UK

Post Code: NG24 2NY

Council: Newark and Sherwood

County: Nottinghamshire

By Car: The museum is easy to find from the A1, A46, A17, A1133 roads and the Newark bypass, with ample free on-site car and coach parking. For people travelling from the A1 and A46 routes we recommend that you follow the A46 signs north towards Lincoln and then take the right turn off the dual carriageway at the A1133 / Drove Lane roundabout – following the brown and white air museum signs. N.B. Please do not rely on Sat Nav postcode directions to find the museum and do not follow the "Newark Attraction" signs off the main roads. There is ample free car and coach parking directly outside the museum; with multiple designated disabled user spaces, located next to the main Shop entrance.
By Bus: The South Newark Notts Bus on Demand goes to the neighbouring Newark Showground and we are just a short walk away along Drove Lane.
By Rail: The museum is located approximately 2.5 miles from the Newark Castle Station and approximately 1.75 miles from the Newark Northgate Station, but there is no bus service that calls at the museum.