The Ashworth Barracks Museum is a non-profit organization that honors and commemorates the brave soldiers who have been awarded the prestigious Victoria Cross in the British honours system. It showcases a collection of military awards, uniforms, and artifacts which tell stories about these heroic soldiers. This living history museum offers battle re-enactments and guided tours by ex-soldiers to provide an immersive experience for visitors. Additionally, there's a soft air rifle range where visitors can test their aiming skills.
Brilliant day out, brought back a lot of memories for my hubby, he enjoyed looking at the vehicles he used to drive. Our guide was excellent and had great knowledge, definitely worth a visit.
Alison Castle — Google review
Absolute Brilliant Place. The Guide was 1st Class and was Also Brilliant with My 7yr Old Autistic Grandson. Definitely worth the Visit
stephen milner — Google review
What a fantastic day out, I visited with my two teenage children, wasn't sure what to expect but we were delighted. Our tour guide Steve was knowledgeable, friendly and welcoming. My two came away having enjoyed themselves immensely, the chance to handle real (decommissioned) guns and kit was fascinating. This is not a glorification of war but a lesson and tribute to the bravery of so many people and the work it helps fund is so worthwhile. It is much better than you expect and I the educational value priceless.
Sean Philips — Google review
Went today with my 3 year old daughter and girlfriend and had a brilliant experience, steve our tour guide was great he explained everything in depth but in a way we could easily understand. Would definitely recommend a trip here and all funds go to restoring soldiers headstones to be like new as a sign of respect. 10/10 Will definitely be paying another visit and recommending to family and friends.
marc deakin — Google review
An Excellent Museum honouring real life heroes.
Wife and I went to the Barracks and have a good morning out.
The museum is shown by a tour guide who is an ex military veteran and our guide had fantastic knowledge and insight into all the exhibits we were shown, giving his own personal account on some of them.
The tour took 2 hours and there were about 8 of us in our group, 2 of them children, who were very well behaved and interested in what was being told. Our guide interacted very well with them, letting them hold and touch some of the equipment and even wear some of the suits and flack jackets etc. There is an on site café and we were the only 2 in it. Very nice cuppa. There was a few home made cakes, but passed on those, but did have a sausage roll each. Cuppa and sausage roll for 2 cost £5.00, not bad really. Would highly recommend a visit. These veterans do a sterling job. Well done.
Barry West — Google review
Very informative tour. All guides are ex-military - worth a visit but build in plenty of time. 2-3+ hours (depending on your interest). Great value and a unique experience as the focus is on the valour and stories of individuals. Hands on with opportunity to hold equipment - gives you respect for the fitness levels required.
Liz Mander — Google review
Visited today. Only the 2 of us on the tour. Very informative. Good to handle exhibits too. Friendly guide with a nice sense of humour. Shop seems well stocked and bacon cooking in the cafe made us hungry. Will be recommending everyone to pay a visit.
Chris Noble — Google review
Fantastic place would highly recommend wonderful staff who do a fantastic job.you get a proper guided tour by ex soldiers who let the kids hold weapons put on kit etc there's even a soft air rifle range. A great 3 hours we had there and we have been there twice and still love it. You should visit you won't be disappointed!
"The Vulcan Experience" offers an awe-inspiring opportunity to be in a hangar with the aircraft, walk under it, and see up into the crew area. Visitors can also engage with people who have flown and maintained it, making for a wonderful experience. The entry fee is well worth it for aviation enthusiasts.
If you love iconic aircraft like the Vulcan you must pay a visit. Great atmosphere, and great tour guides, we had Allan . Plenty of facts to keep you interested for the 2 hour tour. Once the tour is finished you can take as many photos as you wish plus there is a souvenir shop for small gifts etc.
Neil Ross — Google review
Everything about this aircraft is completely awesome. To be in a hangar with it, to be able to walk under it, see up into the crew area and to talk to people who've flown and maintained it, is utterly wonderful.
Well worth the entry fee. I just hope when the old bird ends her flying days in Oct, they will allow entry to the cockpit and crew area as well. Not possible when I visited (due to ejector seats being "live"), but it would be the icing on the cake for anyone who loves this icon of British cold war engineering.
King Curry — Google review
Dear Vulcan to the sky.
Today my wife and I attended a coffee morning in the hanger of XH558. We thoroughly enjoyed our time viewing this amazing aircraft. We would like to mention Danial who took us around the aircraft. Not only was he very knowledgeable but he was also very capable of explaining in a way that was accessible to non-technical people like us. 5 stars to Vulcan to the Sky and 5 stars to Danial. Thank you for a most enjoyable visit.
Alex Tuvey-Smith — Google review
An amazing experience, and the best bit of our holiday. Spending 2 hours with the Vulcan was truly amazing. The chap who gave the speech was really interesting and the time flew by (sorry for the pun). I would love to come again.
Duncan Bryson — Google review
Attended a event here for work. A fantastic venue to engage with clients under the backdrop of the magnificent Vulcan Bomber. All the staff were excellent and provided a great experience for all visitors (about 1000) attending.
The gift shop was reasonably priced giving the chance to pick up a few interesting mementos.
Tom Barnes — Google review
A wonderful fun and fact filled tour for young and old alike. As well as THE VULCAN there is a brilliant array of artefacts to view. Staff are all volunteers but as professional as any I have encountered.
The ladies tend to enjoy the tours much to their own surprise 😉
Dene Stockdale — Google review
AMAZING day out for the whole family, everyone enjoyed it from my 80 year old father in law to my 4 year old son and all of us in between. The trip was well worth it and they both got an ice cream at The Doncaster Dome in the end for being good boys on the journey.
Donald Sweeting & Associates — Google review
Excellent day out covering the history of Vulcan XH558 and also the V force as a whole. Chance to get up close to XH558 and a number of other exhibits (Canberra & Supermarine Swift).
Sadly closed at present, however they are still completing engine ground run experiences - get yourself along for a feel of what the vulcan howl sounds like up close & personal!!
James Raby — Google review
Lucky enough to fly in one of the VC10s in formation with XH558 in June 2009. I was also stationed at RAF Finningley instructing on Dominies and Hawks between 1992-1995 (adjacent hangars).
The wildlife park in Yorkshire offers guests a chance to get up close and personal with over 70 different species of animals. The park also promotes conservation and welfare, meaning your ticket money goes towards protecting the animals.
First time visiting, we were very impressed. The park was clean and well laid out. The animal enclosures were a lot bigger than other zoos we have been to as a result the animals seemed a lot happier and more playful. We ate at the safari cafe the price is what you expect to pay but the food was lovely. Be prepared for a lot of walking due to the size of the site. We will definitely be returning.
Nicola Moorhouse — Google review
Absolutely recommended. Lovely walk round seeing all the varying animals including polar bears. They have an abundance of wildlife. Lots to do as you walk round from lots of food courts and play areas doted around as you go. Staff friendly and always helpful with informative talks. Food and coffee is good. Toilets doted all around as well. Plenty of parking.
Craig Stocken — Google review
Absolutely superb. Brilliant range of animalsz great attractions and reasonably priced.
Huge!!! Make sure you're wearing comfortable shoes as you'll be non stop walking. If you want to do the shows you could easily spend the full day there and not manage to do everything.
The Hive is also a brilliant addition next to it.
Get there when it opens!!!!!!
Ryan Whelan — Google review
Great place. We come every other year and this was our best visit yet! We got there for 10am and saw many of the animals coming out of their shelters for breakfast! We had a great time. We took our own picnics and there was plenty of seating available. We only boughr coffees at a stand and they were lovely. The kids really enjoyed themselves too l.
Sam Jeffrey — Google review
The winter illuminations were fabulous, really good value for money. Good food available from the cafes, restaurants and stalls on the way around. So much to see and the hyenas even put in a night time appearance! We will definitely be back next year.
Kalandria De Mein — Google review
Great place for children and adults. Lots of animals to see, dinosaur walk, parks and restaurants. Lots of walking involved so wear comfy shoes. Would recommend and we had a great day out. Loved the cute Red Pandas, seeing the magnificent Polar Bears and the California Seals have a beautiful pool. Gift shop, toilets, proper paths to walk on.
funkidiva — Google review
Very nice day out. Clean / tidy.
Lots of animals. Nice feeding time slots, you can use the app to find the times and where they are going on and how to get to them, the app is very useful.
Easy to get around. Lots of play areas. Plenty of Seating. Lots of places to eat and drink. A couple more little shows like Bug show experiences could be nice, as only 2 a day and both different.
Couldn’t fault the day. Will be visiting again. And planning an experience tip to get up close with some animals.
stuart jackson — Google review
One of the best wildlife parks in the UK by far!
Everything is clean and tidy. Lots of staff around, very organised when guiding cars to parking spaces.
Lots of options for food, plenty of picnic tables. Toilets are clean and they don't smell! Also plenty of loo roll!
Great for children with different sizes of play areas and climbing frames.
Walking around we saw everything, we never felt lost or that we had missed any animals, plus... plenty of viewing areas.
Animal enclosures are brilliant, so much space for them and well designed.
The polar bears are the reason to go for sure!
Lots of space for them to expand too (elephants please! 😁)
Will definitely be returning!
Lisa C — Google review
First time visiting will definitely be back. Kids and ourselves loved it. Initially animals hiding but as we walked around the vast areas we spotted them. Loved the tigers and feeding time.
Took picnic therefore can’t comment on food but lots of eating places and great coffee.
Lisa Wood — Google review
It's a beautiful place but if you have kids that love dinosaurs it will probably be better. In my opinion it is too expensive for what it offers. There aren't that many animals and we didn't even see some of them.
1. It was quite fast to get in
2. The bathrooms weren't too bad for this type of place but it could be majorities. There was a huge queue.
3. There are several cafes around which can be nice but it also gives the impression that it's just a huge park full of places selling coffee and ice cream and it happens to have some animals.
Note: Of course it is more expensive than usual.. but I didn't find it that much more expensive than expected. (you're gonna pay around £3 for a popsicle)
4. The store outside is great. A lot of nice stuff and the price is reasonable.
I found it a little disappointing, especially compared to other zoos but it must be great for kids since there are many playgrounds around and the part with dinosaurs is a great plus for the little ones.
Vyrna Abu — Google review
Yorkshire Wildlife Park is a fantastic place to visit if you’re looking for a fun-filled day out with family and friends. The park is home to over 400 animals, including majestic lions, tigers, giraffes, and the largest collection of polar bears in England. The enclosures are excellent and well-maintained, providing ample space for the animals to roam around. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, making the experience even more enjoyable. The park also offers various talks and experiences that are both educational and entertaining. Overall, it’s a great place to visit if you’re looking for an exciting day out in nature.
Phil — Google review
The illuminations were great! I was expecting just a small part of the park to be open but we walked round almost the whole park looking at all the amazing illuminations. It took us around 2 and a half hours to see everything ( we stopped for a hot drink half way round) The illuminations were great, the staff were really helpful and spread out throughout the park so always available if we needed help. We had a really enjoyable evening and would definitely recommend.
Nici Hancock — Google review
This is a really good moderate size zoo. There’s lots to see for the kids without it being too big to walk around. So a great choice especially for the younger animal enthusiast! There have more polar bears than I have seen anywhere else, which are worth the visit alone. Lots of big cats, lions and tigers. Giraffes, rhino, and lots of others. O and dinosaurs, yep dinosaurs!
Chris Brierley — Google review
A great day out. Friendly staff who were knowledgeable of the animals. The park was clean with lots of areas to dispose of rubbish and plastic bottles. Plenty of shelters, seating areas and toilets around the park. It was wheelchair accessible - muddy in parts but it was mostly gentle inclines and flat. Spent all day there and there was plenty to see and do. If you’re doing the whole park we walked around 7 miles in total going back and forth from different areas.
Brianna Merridale — Google review
When you are visiting the park with a school group, the staff was definitely nice and supportive in accommodating us all. We saw polar bears, red panda, lions, lioness, tigers, camels,giraffe, monkeys, gelada(a rare specie) and there was a nice park for kids to play on the swings or build sandcastles.
The walk, however, was very long to see all the animals and the weather, freezing while we were doing a tour. I wish there were more Guides, to tell us better about different animals/species or a safari to carry us long distances!!
Shweta_3D DIVA — Google review
Great Park. Can almost be described as a waking safari. Have a good range of animals. Amazing to see polar bears! Couldn’t see any leopards when we visited. Tip: Book tickets online in advance as ticket lines can be big. Fair bit of waking so wear comfy shoes. Allow at least 2-3hrs. Food and drink is very expensive inside. Slush drinks are rubbish. Machines didn’t work on the scorching day we visited.
Hamza Patel — Google review
I absolutely adore this place. The layout and space they have means the animals have loads of space, but you also get to see them so clearly. No staring through little glass windows or queuing up to get a great view.
The way the snack stations, picnic tables, play areas, and places to buy food are spread out means you can really pace your day however you like.
We've been loads and feel you can have an amazing time whatever the weather. Staff are friendly, helpful, and really knowledgeable. We'll be back!
Tasha Childs — Google review
Brilliant for kids. The mini playgrounds dotted around were amazing for keeping my little brother entertained when we were looking at the animals for to long 😂 . I love that every time I visit there is a new animal or place to look at. It is a little bit pricey but that doesn't matter when I have a brilliant day out. I was definitely expecting it to be packed because of the summer holidays but luckily it wasn't. Keep up the brilliant work 👍
Isabelle Bardell — Google review
This is a great place to come and have a nice day out alone or with family or friends.
The park has many animals and even some you can interact with in there designated space and is safe.
Children would love this place and there is a lot of educational values.
There are plenty of restaurants and gift shops available but it is not cheap.
Parking is more than ample.
Toilets are available all around the the park:
Disabled toilets and disabled access is good but could be made better.
All in all this is a fun day out and you will have a great time I am sure.
I fully endorse this wildlife park
john el-jeizawi — Google review
Visiting Yorkshire Wildlife Park was truly an extraordinary experience that I can't recommend enough. The £39 admission fee felt like an incredible value for the amazing day we had. My son had an absolute blast exploring the park's diverse and captivating wildlife. From the moment we stepped through the entrance, we were immersed in a world of natural wonder and beauty.
The park's layout was well thought out, and we appreciated how close we could get to the animals in their spacious enclosures. The habitats were beautifully designed to mimic the animals' natural environments, making it an educational and eye-opening experience for both children and adults.
We were particularly impressed by the wide variety of species housed at the park. From majestic big cats to playful primates, the array of animals was simply astounding.
Overall, Yorkshire Wildlife Park offers an unforgettable day out for families. It's a perfect blend of entertainment, education, and an opportunity to connect with the natural world. We left with a deep sense of gratitude for the experience and memories that will last a lifetime. It's more than just a day at the park; it's a journey into the heart of the wild, and it's worth every penny.
My advice is for you travel by car to this place because it might be stressful with public transport .
Bolanle Badmus — Google review
Probably one of the best wildlife parks in the UK! I love it here. I'm so impressed by the size of the exhibits, the animals are actually happy they're out and about playing. It's so nice to see, especially the polar bears, the animals don't seem stressed at all.
I highly recommend this park, it's brilliant!
Helen745 — Google review
Absolutely amazing day out... we go often has its that big it's difficult to see it all in 1 day and each visit is always different too! Their events are always high grade and first class entertainment team.
Caroline Rogers — Google review
Massive and much improved from last visit 7 years ago. Loads to see and do, plenty of places to eat and refresh and one of the better aminal experiences as their environment is much larger than other places. A thoroughly good day and a great walk, for those less mobile you can hire scooters and pushchairs for little ones which I would look at if needed as it is a trek to see it all
Neil Guy — Google review
Really great day out for all ages, but especially great for families. I'd recommend going when the weather is dry so that you get to see as many of the animals as possible, but we went on a wet day and it was still enjoyable. I'd recommend bringing snacks/packed lunch as the food here is quite expensive for what you get.
Jordan H — Google review
Great place! Very clean well presented, all the enclosures were massive which after visiting other zoos around country is great to see. Staff very friendly no question left unawnsered. Well done will visit again when in the area! It's a 10 from us had a great day... Keep it up! Thank you👍
Bubbletube Cushion — Google review
Came here with my 1 year old for a day out and we both loved it!
At first I wasn't sure how big the Park was but it's huge! I loved everything about it. The cafes dotted along the way, the animals, the enclosures, even the main entrance which had a load of things and shops to go into.
The parking also had EV slots which were great for me as I just drove 60 miles to get there and knew I would have to charge coming back so charging on site was a weight off my shoulders.
There weren't many tours there when we came but it was quite quiet which may be why.
My personal favourite was the Rhino.
Daniel Judge — Google review
Yorkshire Wildlife Park, the Hex Hotel and the Yorkshire Hive are amazing; I could not recommend them highly enough. My wife and I stayed for one night with our two boys and enjoyed every second of our time, visiting the Uproar soft play, the Evolution restaurant, the Wild Bistro, several of the shops and - of course - the Wildlife Park over one afternoon and a significant chunk of the next day. Every single member of staff we met was beyond helpful, approachable and courteous, and the facilities were excellent. A particular mention should be made about the number of cafes and play areas inside the park itself, meaning there were loads of places to stop and grab a bite or a drink, or to let the boys play. The play areas are varied but all superb, and there's even an indoor soft play (included in the price) that is easily better than the average. Finally, no review of an animal park would be complete without some mention of the animals - and there are tonnes. The park is really well designed around the wildlife and, whilst it is big, it's all on the flat and there is loads to see. Too much to mention here (see photos) but, when you do visit (and you will), make sure you make a point of going to see Rocco - their brand new baby rhino! So cute.
Matt Heley — Google review
I’m going to give this wildlife park 5 stars because it has a wide variety of animals to see and learn about. The layout of the park is very nice however it could do with much better signage both at the front of the park and for some of the enclosure’s within, (for example it was tricky to find the camels due to poor signage) also the leaflet maps and the park maps on the boards do not match up, so it can get a bit confusing. It’s never great to see the animals in captivity (they pace around the same paths that they’ve made in their enclosures and are very bored/some are stressed).. there are educational/informative signs about the different species around the park, so you can learn quite a lot about the animals on your visit. It’s a nice enough park and is good for a visit to learn about the different animals.
A Vri — Google review
Amazing family day out! Very accessible too! I hired the scooter for the day and it was fab. All paths were great to move around and the toilets were all easy to access too. It is a bit of a trek to the reception area to get your scooter, it would be helpful if we could have had the scooter brought to the car park. The animals are all well looked after and the place was just amazing. Kids and adults all enjoyed it.
Yorkshire Roamers — Google review
Great place, lots of animals we haven't seen elsewhere. Lots to see and worth the money. Only downside was it's a bit of a trek from the new car park through the shops to get to the zoo, felt a bit like going to an airport when you have to walk through duty free shops before getting over the bridge to the main event! It feels as though it's the start of a new space that they'll expand over time. But for now, keep going because it is worth the walk and we would go again.
Maria Mullarkey — Google review
A lovely day... lots to see, lots of loos, several places to eat and different picnic areas. Lots of animals with what looked like quality enrichment activities. My personal favourite was the polar bears playing. They would get one of their toys from the water, stand on a rock, throw it back in the water and then belly flop after it repeatedly. Highly entertaining for the bears, and me. I'll be revisiting in the not too distant future.
Cusworth Hall is an impressive architectural masterpiece from the 18th century, located in Cusworth Park. The building stands tall and overlooks Doncaster town, surrounded by serene parks and lakes. It currently holds the Museum of South Yorkshire Life inside its premises, which showcases the lifestyle of people residing in Yorkshire over two centuries.
South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum is a family-friendly museum that offers both informative and interesting exhibits. The museum showcases a vast collection of aircraft models and materials from the first air show in Britain to modern-day planes and jets, including helicopter models, parts, and machinery. The interactive displays provide an opportunity for plane enthusiasts to learn about various aircraft from over a century's worth of aviation history. Formerly known as AeroVenture, this museum provides an excellent educational experience for individuals of all ages.
Really great afternoon out. Lots to see and read about. Large part dedicated about the Falklands war.. very well set up would recommend if you are looking for a few hours out. You can get a hot drink and cake as well...
Debbie Waterfall — Google review
While a museum to aviation set up to tell a story of aviation, with a great selection of exhibitions, this museum lacks a clear purpose and narrative it is trying to tell. On my visit in January 2023, there were no cafe or catering facilities, and we were left to wonder through in an unclear and jumbled order of viewing exhibits that left us feeling disoriented and unsure if we had viewed everything. I am sure this is great for a family day out with children of a young to teenage range, but as someone with a wealth of knowledge on the subject of aviation and history, I felt rather disappointed. Tickets are set at £7 a head for adults, for a rather cramped museum area in the corner of a sprawling housing/ light industrial area development. I would not consider this worth the ticket cost, as a fan of aviation.
Tom Gayler — Google review
This could be the easiest 5 star rating ever. The museum was fantastic. The price for entry was very reasonable and the car park large. The small gift shop was not over powering and staff very welcoming. To the exhibits themselves, all fantastic. We chatted to several people there who owned parts of aircraft which made the visit even better. The highlight was having some cockpits open that the kids could sit in. Not something you usually see at a museum these days. And to top that, a Harrier my father had worked on in Belize in the early 80’s. Small world. 😃
John Carey — Google review
The prices are fair enough £12 for an adult and 2 children. Interesting place, take your time and have a saunter around. Might be a bit boring for some children as they have lots of bits and pieces from aircraft.
Plenty of free parking and easy access from the motorway.
SkyChaser High — Google review
It was my first visit here and I have to say I'm impressed, the concession prices are very fair. I've been to a few aircraft museums and I think this is the best one I've seen. While we walked round some of the volunteers started making general conversations that turned into a wealth of knowledge and true passion for their exhibits. Not only the aircraft were obviously lovingly restored but the interactive displays were really fun. They also ran displays from mostly original buildings, and there was a talk from one volunteer about the Falkland war that was very informative. I was pleased to see a selection of armoured vehicles including a chieftain tank (I learned to drive one using the same model) so it was a real blast from the past. I'd like to say I'd definitely visit again but it's a 3 1/2 hour drive so we'll see.
Paul Cook — Google review
Interesting place and plenty to see and a nice area to take a picnic ( they don't mind ). Good little gift shop and friendly staff who are very knowledgeable
Sanddinga Ringastinga — Google review
A spectacular collection of stuff. Feels like someone's informal but very well organised private collection at times. Runs from small bits of seemingly innocuous junk (that then have a story attached) to some chunky complete machines and some important historical pieces. If you have an aircraft / military stuff-obsessed child this place is just perfect. Just don't give them your phone or they may try to take pictures of every single thing until your battery runs out and you have to ask the nice lady in the shop for the loan of a charger...
Dominic Sutton — Google review
Well I wasn't expecting that.
Much much bigger than I thought. Lots of old aircraft both indoor and outdoors, so good place to visit what ever the weather. If you like war, local or aviation history you could spend hours here. Excellent well thought through layout. All the aircraft are fully explained with their history. Displays covering numerous topics from WW1 and 2 the Falklands etc. Excellent display on how the blitz effected Doncaster and Sheffield and local areas. Model planes, uniforms guns, aircraft engines the list goes on.
Very impressed and will probably go back as we took the grandkids so no time to read the "that's boring grandad" stuff that I was interested in.
Go you won't regret it.
David Wilson — Google review
A hidden gem of a museum. Plenty to see and good opportunities to sit in the cockpit of various aircraft. The shop sells a good range model kits not just aircraft but land vehicles as well in varying scales.
Well worth a visit.
Mark Granger — Google review
Lovely little museum with a good collection of Aircraft and Helicopter's.
We were able to sit in the cockpit's of various aircraft. There were interesting insights to life in the blitz and working to get the aircraft into the air. Highly recommended the staff are approachable and knowledgeable
Ian Taylor — Google review
Great museum! Loads to see and it’s not all 20ft behind a rope like some other museums. There’s cockpits open for visitors to sit in and pretend to fly and live out all your childhood dreams! The museum has a dedicated team of volunteers that have restored a number of the aircraft and cockpits on display to the highest standards and you’ll often see the volunteers working away on the multiple projects that the museum has ongoing like English Electric Lightning XP706, Vulcan XL388 and a collection of Canberra cockpits.
Sam Scrimshaw — Google review
It's been a good while since I've visited the museum, but I'm glad to report that it's better than ever.
I was welcomed on arrival by a lovely friendly lady, and all the staff I spoke to were polite, and most importantly of all, true enthusiasts.
The aircraft on display are a wonderful mix of airplanes and helicopters.
Also in previous visits, the museum had a small Amateur Radio Station, run by a wonderful chap called Richard.
Sadly, I learnt today that Richard has passed. His love of CW was infectious, and radio in general.
73's Richard. " What Hath God Wrought ".
simon lucas — Google review
Great place,especially has the children can touch and sit on certain exhibits.I find it helps the kids engage when they can touch and feel things.Sadly had to leave but could have spent more time here.
Hazel Kirk — Google review
Amazing place, with lots of historic information. Lots of different aircraft to see and you can also sit in some of the cockpits. Great area showing information on how people lived during the bombings.
Staff very helpful and gift shop has lots of choices.
Ryan Turner — Google review
We were surprised at at just how much there was to see and do here. It's in a tucked away location and although we have lived in the area for years, we didn't know it was there! It's a fab place and the grandchildren loved it. We will certainly be visiting again.
Karen Garbutt — Google review
Disclaimer. One of my big interests is aviation history, especially the RAF and Navy. So my opinion may be slightly biased.
This Museum is absolutely full of exhibits and displays that will delight anyone with an interest in aviation. I didn't give it nearly enough time as there is so much to see. There are loads of different aircraft in the hangar and outside too, with so much interesting history to explore and discover. There's a little shop with models you can buy, and a cafe too. I can't recommend this place highly enough.
J B — Google review
This is a cracking museum that we visited whilst in the area to stay at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. It was very reasonably priced to enter, and the lady in the shop was extremely friendly and welcoming. There's a little cafe just off the side of the gift shop, though we didn't eat here.
The museum itself has a number of different areas. Firstly, there's an outdoor area with helicopters, cockpits, and aircraft that spans the museum. Then there's a number of different out buildings, each housing different themed exhibits. There's also a main hanger with a big variety of aircraft, vehicles, and other items such as flight simulators. We were informed upon entering that there are always 4 open cockpits every day that you can climb into. We also saw advertisements for open cockpit weekends, which I think would be well worth a return visit.
We only gave ourselves 2.5 hours to visit here, which was probably just about right as we had a 3 year old with us. However, if you don't have a small child in tow and you were interested in reading the detail on all the exhibits, then you really could spend a full day here, if not longer. The whole family loved it here and our kids were particularly amazed at the fact they could be hands on with real aircraft (some exhibits are OK to touch/sit in, whilst others request you not to).
Our only feedback was that on some of the items (particularly the row of cockpits in the outside area), we'd have liked to have been able to have some information about that general model of plane and some of the features of it, rather than just about the history of where that cockpit was sourced from. But that really was just a minor thing, and it really is amazing to think that this place has been put together by enthusiasts and volunteers.
Illona Kell — Google review
Being an ex RAF serviceman, I really enjoyed this place. Brought back fond memories when I saw an aircraft I actually worked on, in its original colours. Not as expensive as I expected (£7) Well worth a visit.
Dave Flavell — Google review
Absolutely fantastic aircraft museum. So many interactive areas and cockpits that you can enter. All really well maintained. Super friendly and knowledgeable staff. Will definitely come again!
Louise S — Google review
Great museum with plenty to see and detailed information. The staff and volunteers were all friendly and welcoming especially during the cockpit visit to the Vulcan.
Peter Morrell — Google review
Great day out, good value for the exhibits on display.