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18 April 2026

Aeroboot Thanks

Today’s Outdoor Aeroboot / Aerojumble seems to have been another success, with some very positive feedback; plus apparently lots of bargains were being secured in some good in person aviation trading.

18 March 2026

Lightning Cockpit To Leave

Update 26.0.3.26 - this cockpit left site earlier today.

The Lightning F6 cockpit from XR757, which has been on long-term loan at the museum will soon be leaving for a new home in North East Lincolnshire. This new display location is much closer to the owner’s home in Lincolnshire.

26 February 2026

Museum Shop Update 26.02.26

Over recent days we have received a replenishment of Airfix kits and Corgi Collectables into stock in the Museum Shop.

05 February 2026

No Drone Policy

We have been made aware of some online / YouTube footage that has been filmed and uploaded, in relation to our clearly stated Policy of NOT allowing drones to be operated from our privately owned site. As referenced on the FAQs page of the air museum website.

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29 January 2026

A Polite Reminder

Our current policy of being a dog friendly site relies on the courtesy of visiting owners clearing up any mess left by their dogs.

01 January 2026

Re-Opening 2026

We would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year and to extend our thanks to those of you who have visited the museum in previous years – we hope that you will continue to visit our Gateway Aviation Site in 2026 and beyond. Every museum visit counts!

03 December 2025

VAQAS Assessment Completed

Earlier today (Wednesday 3^rd December 2025) the museum received the latest ‘mystery shopper’ visit by an assessor from VisitEngland (the national tourism body) to assess the museum for accreditation under the Visitor Attraction Quality Assurance Scheme [VAQAS]