165 Newark Air Museum

Newark Air Museum is located on the former World War Two airfield of Winthorpe in eastern Nottinghamshire. Its diverse collection of seventy [70] aircraft and cockpit sections cover the history of aviation, the aircraft on display include 10 [ten] National Benchmark aircraft; 29 [twenty-nine] Significant aircraft and 18 [eighteen] Noteworthy aircraft as listed in the National Aviation Heritage Register.

Nearly half of the aircraft are displayed inside and the museum has just opened a second Aircraft Display Hall with the aid of a significant grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

In addition the aircraft the museum displays a diverse display of aviation artefacts and a collection of more than thirty aero engines. On site there is an excellent Café and an extensive Shop, which was once described as “An Aviation Enthusiasts Dream!”

Each year the museum organises and hosts a diverse range of Special Event Days, details of which are regularly updated on the museum’s website.

Email: newarkair @ onetel.com

Website: www. newarkairmuseum .co.uk

Open: Everyday except December 24 th , 25 th & 26 th and January 1st; November to February daily 1000 – 1600 hours; October to March daily 1000 – 1700 hours (including weekends & Bank Holidays).

Admission: Adults £5.50, Over 60s £5.00, Children £3.25 and Family ticket [2 adults & 2 children] £15.50. Appointments are preferred for Group [15 plus people] visits, although not essential and a party rate booking information pack is available on application