National Museum of Flight
Located on the site of the UK’s best preserved Second World War airfield and with a collection of over 50 aircraft, the museum is a rich learning environment for pupils keen to find out about the World Wars, science and technology.
We offer school visits year round. During our closed season from November to March schools can book workshops led by our learning team, which include full guided access to the site. Self-led visits, as well as workshops, are available from April to October.
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During your visit
Is there parking for our bus or minibus?
There is ample bus and coach parking on the museum site.
Where can we leave our bags and coats?
We have cloakroom space, but you should expect to carry your coats and bags for some of your visit.
Where can we eat our lunch?
You are able to book a space to eat your packed lunches in advance.
Is the space we'll be visiting fully accessible?
The Education Centre and hangars are fully accessible, with the Military Aviation Hangar viewing platform accessible via a lift.
There are accessible toilets in the Education Centre and Fantastic Flight.
Boarding Concorde is only possible by 22 steps and is too narrow for wheelchairs inside.
You can also read our full accessibility information.
Can I take photographs?
We are happy for you to take photographs, including flash photography, in the general museum. If you wish to take a photo of a member of museum staff, please ask their permission before doing so.
In addition, we may also wish to take photographs of you and your group. We will always discuss this with you in advance and will supply a photography permission form for you and your class to be completed prior to visiting.
Is there a shop/café?
There is a Museum Shop next to the Concorde Hangar open April-October and at other times by prior arrangement (please ensure there is a ratio of 1 adult to 10 children when in shop).
There is a café next to the Concorde Hangar open April-October. Take-away tea/coffee/liquids are not permitted in the museum buildings.
Do you have a risk assessment we can use?
You can download our guidelines for teachers to help you write your own risk assessment. Teachers can make a free pre-visit to carry out their own risk assessment.
Do you have safety guidelines?
We ask that pupils visiting in school groups are accompanied at all times during their visit at a ratio of:
1 adult: 5 pupils (under the age of 5)
1 adult: 10 pupils (primary school pupils)
1 adult: 15 pupils (secondary school pupils)
Where pupils require support on a 1:1 ratio, this adult should be included over and above these ratios.
We will send you full safety guidelines with your booking confirmation. Please check them before your visit.
In addition, please read and follow any safety notices and instructions from Visitor Experience staff.
Contact list of staff members
Schools visits at National Museum of Flight