About Museum of Berkshire Aviation

Berkshire's dynamic contribution to aviation history is graphically re-captured at the museum. Run as a charitable trust, the museum is at the historic site of Woodley Airfield, near Reading, U.K. - once the centre of a thriving aircraft industry. Miles and Handley Page aircraft built at Woodley are being re-constructed and exhibited along with fascinating pictorial records and priceless archives.

  • A wealth of artefacts about aviation in Berkshire

    Over many years, volunteers have collected, repaired and developed the Museum of Berkshire Aviation. It is a fascinating place with so much to be found crammed into such a limited footprint. There is a wealth of interesting information, exhibits, and interactive installations, with something for everyone. Our friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable staff can also help you make the most of your visit by talking you through and guiding you around.

  • Dart Herald experience, sit in the Westland Scout helicopter

    The Dart Herald was registered as G-APWA, it is an H.P.R.7 100 Dart Herald and was flown by Prince Philip in his 1962 South American tour. Walk around and marvel at this exhibit, ask our staff for details of its history. Also, the Westland Scout is a helicopter dDeveloped from the Saro P.531, serving as a land-based general purpose military helicopter, sharing numerous components with the Westland Wasp. The type's primary operator was the Army Air Corps of the British Army, which operated it in several conflict zones.

  • Miles Magister aircraft

    With 1300 aircraft built, 1200 for the RAF and 100 under licence in Turkey. The 1937 Magister really was an innovative aircraft. Come and inspect it and talk with museum staff about its flying characteristics.

Attraction Details

Opening Times

Regular Times

  • Monday, Closed
  • Tuesday, Closed
  • Wednesday, 10:30 - 16:30
  • Thursday, Closed
  • Friday, Closed
  • Saturday, 10:30 - 16:30
  • Sunday, 10:30 - 16:30

Summer: (1st Apr - 31st Sept)

Wednesday 10:30 - 17:00

Saturday 10:30 - 17:00

Sunday 10:30 - 17:00

Bank Holidays 10:30 - 17:00

Winter: (1st Oct - 31st Mar)

Sunday 12:00 - 16:00

Wednesday 10:30 - 16:00

Plan Your Visit

Clock IconTypical visit time 2 - 3 hours
Tick IconSuitable for Kids and Adults too

FAQs

Directions

Museum of Berkshire Aviation

Mohawk Way, Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4UE, England

The museum is located on the edge of Woodley and Dinton Pastures Country Park.

Tel: 0118 944 8089

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