This museum showcases a unique collection of military and civilian vehicles, including tanks, aircraft, and motorcycles, as well as exhibits on Cornwall's role in World War II. The airfield itself was a key location during the war, and the museum provides insight into its history and significance. Visitors can explore the exhibits, which include interactive displays, artifacts, and personal stories, to gain a deeper understanding of the region's wartime experiences.
My Partner spotted this online as we scouted out locations to visit on or mini break in area. I am a huge military fan and Imperial war museums are my go to but this is definitely a second best as the array or displayed items and scale for a local collector (so I read) is impressive . From Uboat deck gun to trucks and clothes aircraft and cockpits and missiles and war era home front displays a massive collection well laid out in hangers and videos on playback in certain places to sit and review some of the history surrounding the objects . I spent a good few hours wandering and reading and taking pics which you see here. Well done and will be back again to see what more is added. No booking in advance needed just turn up (through the red gate as outside is not the property of the collection) Park and pay for admission in the hut and enjoy your time.
This place is amazing. The people running it are so passionate and you can see how much work they've put into this place. So much to see throughout the 20 areas. Only PS7 per adult too which is not bad at all! Thursdays they do airfield tours too I believe.
Great museum, lots of amazing ww2 memorials. Absolutely amazing value for money, paid around PS7 for an adult that gave at least 2 hours of enjoyment. Great indoor areas in the event of rain for all the family. Brilliant volunteer run business who are clearly very passionate about the museum and the history behind it.
A must go to,there is so much to see & read,make sure you give yourself plenty of time.Very well laid out.At the end of your visit, you can buy some Davidstow cheese. A great afternoon out.
Really interesting museum run by enthusiastic volunteers in some of the old airfield buildings. Good welcome and friendly staff. Info about the airfield and life during WWII. Lots to see, an eclectic collection from household goods to a couple of whole aircraft and some vehicles, street scenes, control room, undersea finds display, Lara Croft, lots more. There are several flight simulators, it would be a great project to get some of them going and let people try them. The most impactful display is the party going on in the officers' mess - all ranks and everyone seems to be able to get in! The "self-service NAAFI" is a bit disappointing, just drinks and crisps, and needs a QR code for honesty box payment to go online. Visitors: it appears there is another museum on/ about the same RAF station, accessed from the outer car park, whose staff weren't directing traffic through the red gates into this one, so try to check which you are visiting, where you want to be and which reviews apply!
Dog friendly, lots to see and tasty cheese for sale too! We had a rainy day and looked for dog friendly attractions we could go to. This popped up so along we went. From the friendly greeting at the entrance, to the cinema, the exhibits and the NAAFI we had a great time. Spent a lot longer here than we thought we would and all really enjoyed it!
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Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
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Good for kids
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My Partner spotted this online as we scouted out locations to visit on or mini break in area. I am a huge military fan and Imperial war museums are my go to but this is definitely a second best as the array or displayed items and scale for a local collector (so I read) is impressive . From Uboat deck gun to trucks and clothes aircraft and cockpits and missiles and war era home front displays a massive collection well laid out in hangers and videos on playback in certain places to sit and review some of the history surrounding the objects . I spent a good few hours wandering and reading and taking pics which you see here. Well done and will be back again to see what more is added. No booking in advance needed just turn up (through the red gate as outside is not the property of the collection) Park and pay for admission in the hut and enjoy your time.
This place is amazing. The people running it are so passionate and you can see how much work they've put into this place. So much to see throughout the 20 areas. Only PS7 per adult too which is not bad at all! Thursdays they do airfield tours too I believe.
Great museum, lots of amazing ww2 memorials. Absolutely amazing value for money, paid around PS7 for an adult that gave at least 2 hours of enjoyment. Great indoor areas in the event of rain for all the family. Brilliant volunteer run business who are clearly very passionate about the museum and the history behind it.
A must go to,there is so much to see & read,make sure you give yourself plenty of time.Very well laid out.At the end of your visit, you can buy some Davidstow cheese. A great afternoon out.
Really interesting museum run by enthusiastic volunteers in some of the old airfield buildings. Good welcome and friendly staff. Info about the airfield and life during WWII. Lots to see, an eclectic collection from household goods to a couple of whole aircraft and some vehicles, street scenes, control room, undersea finds display, Lara Croft, lots more. There are several flight simulators, it would be a great project to get some of them going and let people try them. The most impactful display is the party going on in the officers' mess - all ranks and everyone seems to be able to get in! The "self-service NAAFI" is a bit disappointing, just drinks and crisps, and needs a QR code for honesty box payment to go online. Visitors: it appears there is another museum on/ about the same RAF station, accessed from the outer car park, whose staff weren't directing traffic through the red gates into this one, so try to check which you are visiting, where you want to be and which reviews apply!
Dog friendly, lots to see and tasty cheese for sale too! We had a rainy day and looked for dog friendly attractions we could go to. This popped up so along we went. From the friendly greeting at the entrance, to the cinema, the exhibits and the NAAFI we had a great time. Spent a lot longer here than we thought we would and all really enjoyed it!
