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Newark Air Museum

National Museum & Exhibition · Nottinghamshire, England

Newark Air Museum is a national museum & exhibition in Nottinghamshire, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £9 · Child £4.50 · Family £24
Visit Nottinghamshire listing: adult £9, child £4.50, family (2+3) £24 (about 10% more with Gift Aid). On the former RAF Winthorpe airfield near Newark.
Opening timesDaily: November-February 10-4, March-October 10-5 (last entry an hour before).
Best time to goAny day; allow 2-3 hours.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening. Indoor venue: wet half-term days cause surges; check the forecast.
Best agesMost suit about 5-12; free places suit short visits with younger children
If it rainsMostly indoors: wet days tend to be busiest
Money saverMany are free, so budget for parking and food only; go for 2 hours, not all day.
Top tipsBig volunteer-run aircraft collection on the old Winthorpe airfield, with cockpits to sit in.
What to packSnacks, water bottle, pram or carrier, wipes

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