Newark Air Museum is located on the former World War Two airfield of Winthorpe in eastern Nottinghamshire.

Its diverse collection of 70 (seventy) 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. The extent and diversity of the collection means it is an idea educational resource for a range of curriculum topics.

Nearly half of the aircraft are displayed inside and the museum will shortly start work on building a second Aircraft Display Hall following the allocation of a 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. Education visit details available on request by telephoning 01636 707170 or on the museum website.

Café for tea, coffee, sandwich and cakes

None at present

Diverse range of aviation related plastic models, books, DVDs, postcards and aviation collectables plus a range of pocket money level items for the children

Disabled toilets

Baby foods can be warmed by the cafe staff

Check website for details

Buggy friendly but bring the kids in wellies if wet weather is forecast.

If you've had fun on your family day out to Newark Air Museum, tell us about it your visit, so other people will know it's a great place to go as well.

http://www.newarkairmuseum.org/