Name: Yorkshire Air Museum
Rating: 5.0

Yorkshire Air Museum

Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial, Halifax Way, Elvington, York, UK

1-99 Years

Paid

Description

The Yorkshire Air Museum near York is a registered charity and accredited museum. It opened in 1985 and has grown into the UK’s largest independent museum of aviation. Our motto: to Honour, Educate & Inspire.

Explore the Museum from pre-World War Two aircraft to iconic fighter jets of the Cold War, we have one of the biggest collections of aircraft in the UK and are also the Allied Forces Memorial. Facilities include exhibitions and displays, a Cafe, kids playground, picnic areas and 90% physical accessibility.

Prices starts from £16.00 for Adults, £6.50 for Children (Ages 4 – 17 years) and £42.00 for Family (2+2). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

Paid
Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Explore the Museum: From pre-World War Two aircraft to iconic fighter jets of the Cold War, we have one of the biggest collections of aircraft in the UK and are also the Allied Forces Memorial. Facilities include exhibitions and displays, a Cafe, kids playground, picnic areas and 90% physical accessibility.
Aircraft Display: From pre-World War Two aircraft to iconic fighter jets of the Cold War, we have one of the biggest collections of aircraft in the UK.
Memorials: As well as being an air museum we are also the Allied Air Forces Memorial. You will find a number of memorials around the site, including a Women's Memorial, 77 Squadron Memorial and a Chapel.
Plenty for Kids: Check out our playground, custom made for the museum to create a safe and fun place for children. We also have kids' trails and plenty of space for children to explore.
The Gift Shop: Our shop offers a selection of carefully chosen gifts for aviation enthusiasts. We sell models, books, toys, clothing and more. There's something in our store for everyone.
The Astra Cinema: Named after the picture houses on RAF bases, the Astra cinema seats 42 people, with an up-to-date audio-visual system married to a traditional 1930s/40s setting. We show a mix of archive newsreel footage and original material, usually based on the people and events linked with the aircraft here at the museum. Experience glimpses of history in a truly historical setting.

Facilities

Food & Drinks: Café 77 is based in the old Naafi building. More details here. You can also bring a picnic to enjoy on our tables outside.
Dogs: Dogs are welcome at the Yorkshire Air Museum.

What to see

Events:

March 22nd: Engine Runs. The Nimrod and Jet Provost are having anti-deterioration engine runs. These will take place around 11.00am and there is no extra charge - normal admission day.
April 12th: Open Cockpits. A chance to climb inside the cockpits of some of your favourite YAM aircraft. Around 10 are scheduled to be involved, including Jaguar, Tucano, Tornado, Buccaneer, Devon, Dragonfly, Harrier, Nimrod and Dakota. Normal Admissions day BUT there is an extra charge of £10 for a cockpit access wristband. Open to adults and children. Numbers are limited.

For more information please visit: https://yorkshireairmuseum.org/plan-your-visit/events/

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Admission ticket:

Adult: £16.00 (Gift Aid eligible) – Please ensure this ticket is used within one year.
Child (4–17): £6.50 (Gift Aid eligible) – Please ensure this ticket is used within one year.
Child Under 4: Free (Gift Aid eligible) – Please ensure this ticket is used within one year.
Family Ticket (2+2): £42.00 (Gift Aid eligible) – 2 Adults & 2 Children.
Carer: Free (Gift Aid eligible) – One carer admission ticket free with service user.
Student: £12.00 (Gift Aid eligible) – Please provide proof of student ID.
Military Veteran / Serving Personnel: £12.00 (Gift Aid eligible).

Open Cockpit Days 2026: £10.00

Pricing URL: https://yorkshireairmuseum.digitickets.co.uk/tickets

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Special Events: Planning a special birthday or anniversary dinner? Looking to host an event somewhere special? The Museum provides a location with a difference with catering facilities, a licensed bar and the surroundings of an historic WW2 airfield.

For more information please visit: https://yorkshireairmuseum.org/parties-and-weddings/

Address: Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial, Halifax Way, Elvington, York, UK

Post Code: YO41 4AU

Council: York

County: North Yorkshire

By Car: From the York Outer Bypass /A64, follow the brown Air Museum signs toward the A1079 (Hull) junction. Elvington Lane is immediately off the roundabout at the A1079 exit. We are two miles down this road, on the right (Halifax Way).
By Bus: Bus services are operated by York Pullman Bus, from York City Centre and the Railway Station. Monday to Saturday: From York to Yorkshire Air Museum.
By Plane: It’s possible to fly into the Yorkshire Air Museum. You’ll find the huge runway of Elvington Airfield right next door. To fly in, you will need to contact them directly via their website.