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RAF Museum Midlands (Cosford)

National Museum & Exhibition · Shropshire, England · Lysander Avenue, Cosford, TF11 8UP

RAF Museum Midlands (Cosford) is a national museum & exhibition in Shropshire, England. Entry is free. 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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PriceFree entry
Checked on the official site: free entry (book free tickets; donations welcome). Under-11s must be with an adult. Lysander Avenue, Cosford TF11 8UP (sat nav WV7 3EU).
Opening timesDaily: March-October 10-5, November-February 10-4 (last entry 4:30pm).
Best time to goSchool holidays for family activity weeks; book free tickets.
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
All ages; playground and family activity weeks.
If it rainsMostly indoors: wet days tend to be busiest
ParkingOn-site car park. (£7.50 for up to 7 hours)
FoodCafés on site; packed lunches welcome.
Money saverMany are free, so budget for parking and food only; go for 2 hours, not all day.
Top tipsFree RAF museum with hangars of aircraft, a Cold War exhibition, a playground and cafés.
What to packSnacks, water bottle, pram or carrier, wipes

Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source

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