Yes, there is parking. Parking is currently free, although this is out of our control and may change in the future.

Are there toilets available?

Yes, there are toilets and accessible toilets. Toilets are available within the museum for paying museum visitors, members and staff only.

Is Museum of Berkshire Aviation baby friendly?

No, there are no baby changing facilities. No baby changing facilities on site.

Is there food available to buy?

No, there are no dining options. There is a small cafe for hot and cold drinks and snacks as part of the museum shop. We do not serve any hot or cold prepared food.

Is Museum of Berkshire Aviation wheelchair friendly?

Yes, Museum of Berkshire Aviation is wheelchair friendly and has accessible toilets. A wheel chair is available to anyone who requires one to get round the Museum. Just ask a member of staff for assistance.

Is Museum of Berkshire Aviation pushchair friendly?

Yes, Museum of Berkshire Aviation have stated they are pushchair friendly. The museum has no baby changing facilities.

No, Museum of Berkshire Aviation have stated they are not dog friendly. Guide dogs welcome

Do you need to pre-book slots/tickets?

No, there is no need to pre-book to visit Museum of Berkshire Aviation. Visitors pay on entry. A receipt is available upon request.

Does your attraction offer private hire, for birthday parties or events?

Yes, Museum of Berkshire Aviation had stated that you can privately hire for birthdays. Please contact us to discuss your requirements. We can and often do open and staff the museum for private events upon prior agreement.

Cockpit of Miles Martinet at Museum of Berkshire Aviation in Reading

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Museum of Berkshire Aviation

Reading, Berkshire

Ages 4-18

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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.

As well as the Fairey Jet Gyrodyne, Herald, Gannet, Miles Magister, Miles Student and Westland Scout there are many smaller models, photographs and documents to look at and a mini-link trainer for children to experience. The aircraft that are under restoration are not hidden away and on Wednesdays you can see people working on them - and they'll probably be only too happy to explain what they're doing if you ask nicely!

The museum welcomes group visits and runs an active educational programme for schools, linked to National Curriculum requirements, demonstrating the development of aviation techniques. Schools and other groups can be catered for outside normal opening hours, phone 0118 944 8089 for details.

Image "Martinet" copyright Allen Watkin via Flickr / Image cropped vertically from original.

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Come and explore the 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.

Take a tour of our Handley Page Dart Herald or 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.

Facilities

Toilets
Gift Shop
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Wheelchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted

Opening Times

Regular Times

Monday, 00:00 - 00:00
Tuesday, 00:00 - 00:00
Wednesday, 00:00 - 00:00
Thursday, 00:00 - 00:00
Friday, 00:00 - 00:00
Saturday, 00:00 - 00:00
Sunday, 00:00 - 00:00

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

Pricing & Tickets

General Admission

Adult (18++) : £4.00
Child (4-17) : £3.00

Adult: £4.00

Senior citizen: £3.00

Children: £3.00

Family ticket: £10.00 (2 Adults and up to 3 Children)

Annual membership: from £15

Group visits:

£3.00 per head for scheduled days

£3.50 per head for non-scheduled days e.g., Mon/Tue

We now accept debit or credit cards, along with cash.

Book in advance for cheapest tickets

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Plan Your Visit

MorningAfternoonEvening

Typical visit time 2 - 3 hours

Suitable for Kids and Adults too

Food & Drink Options

We only offer small snacks e.g., crisps, chocolate wafers or biscuits along with tea, coffee (instant), hot chocolate and canned drinks. 50p and £1 respectively. Hot chocolate is £1.25.

FAQs

: Yes, there is parking.
Parking is currently free, although this is out of our control and may change in the future.
: Yes, there are toilets and accessible toilets.
Toilets are available within the museum for paying museum visitors, members and staff only.
: No, there are no baby changing facilities.
No baby changing facilities on site.
: No, you cannot bring a picnic.
: No, there are no dining options.
There is a small cafe for hot and cold drinks and snacks as part of the museum shop. We do not serve any hot or cold prepared food.
: Yes, Museum of Berkshire Aviation is wheelchair friendly and has accessible toilets.
A wheel chair is available to anyone who requires one to get round the Museum. Just ask a member of staff for assistance.
: Yes, Museum of Berkshire Aviation have stated they are pushchair friendly.
The museum has no baby changing facilities.
: No, Museum of Berkshire Aviation have stated they are not dog friendly.
Guide dogs welcome
: No, there is no need to pre-book to visit Museum of Berkshire Aviation.
Visitors pay on entry. A receipt is available upon request.
: Yes, Museum of Berkshire Aviation had stated that you can privately hire for birthdays.
Please contact us to discuss your requirements. We can and often do open and staff the museum for private events upon prior agreement.

Contact Details

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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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