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De Havilland Aircraft Museum
The Museum is a popular destination for individuals and groups of all types. We are pleased to welcome visitors from coach tours, retirement groups, youth groups special interest groups and often groups who are just friends.
We are happy for any groups to just visit and take themselves around the museum. Our standard admission charges will apply. However, if you would like your group visit to be something a bit special, we can offer you our bespoke group tour package.
PRICES
Admission Prices
With Gift Aid
Gift Aid Prices shown below include a donation which enables us to reclaim tax on the whole ticket price under the Government’s Gift Aid scheme.
Adult – £14
Concessions* – £12
Child (5-16) – £8
Family – £35
Without Gift Aid (standard prices)
Adult – £12
Concessions* -£10.90
Child –£6.50
Family – £31.50
*Seniors over 65, armed forces/emergency services/disabled visitors.
Free Entry for Carers of disabled visitors.
Disability Access
We have wheelchair access to all the main display buildings in the Museum and disabled toilet facilities. Open aircraft are accessible only via stairs.
Opening Hours
Summer Opening Hours
30th March to 31st October
TUESDAY – SUNDAY from 10:30AM to 5.00PM – Last entry 4.00PM
Closed MONDAY except Bank Holidays
Please note: the Comet Café closes at 4.30PM
Winter Opening Hours
1st November to 29th March
TUESDAY – SUNDAY from 10.30AM – 4.00PM (last entry 3.00PM)
Closed MONDAY except Bank Holidays
Please note: the Comet Café closes at 3.30PM
PARKING
The Museum Car Park is FREE
to all visitors.
Please do not not park in the entry lane to our neighbours’ properties and garages – Thank you.
Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times.
We regret that no dogs are permitted at the Museum with the exception of Assistance Dogs.
No Smoking or Vaping is allowed on the Museum site
GROUPS
Group Visits
The Museum is a popular destination for groups of all types. We are pleased to welcome visitors from Coach Tours, U3A’s, Probus, WI, Rotary, Round Table, Lions, Motor Clubs (Cars and Motorcycles), Retirement groups, Youth Groups (Beavers, Cubs, Brownies, Guides, Scouts, Young Farmers, Cadets and many more), Special Interest groups and often groups who are just friends. We are happy for any groups to explore all our exhibits
Youth Groups
We are happy to offer a shorter, age-group appropriate, tour of the museum for youth groups at a cost of just £7 per child with free entry for teachers or supervisors. Youth group tours can be undertaken during our normal opening hours or arranged for an evening. To find out if we can accommodate your group on your chosen day, please email education@dehavillandmuseum.co.uk with your date(s), party size and any special requirements to confirm availability.
Larger Groups
For groups of 10 or more people, we are pleased to offer an all-inclusive Group Tour Package including tea and/or coffee with biscuits on arrival followed by special 2-hour guided tour conducted by one of our dedicated team of experts. If you are making a day of it, we can also organise a buffet lunch for your group, at extra cost, should you require it.
The cost for the Group Tour package is £20 per person during our normal opening times.
To find out if we can accommodate your group on your chosen day, please complete the enquiry form
DIRECTIONS
Directions to the Museum
By private vehicle
Entry to the Museum for cars is via the ORANGE route, please note the speed limit. If you are travelling clockwise on the M25 (from Heathrow or M1) once you leave the motorway at the first roundabout you will need to follow directions for the M25 (anticlockwise/westbound ) back to Heathrow. This will take you across the bridge over the M25. Once over the bridge take the turning for the B556 to South Mimms.
If you are travelling anticlockwise on the M25, leave the motorway and the B556 is the first turning on the left.
By Coach
Coaches by arrangement only please, ensure you use the RED Route.
By public transport
A number 84 bus from St. Albans City station or Potters Bar Railway Stations will stop just outside the driveway that leads to the Museum. The walk is approximately 400m.
SHOP AND CAFE
MUSEUM CAFE
The museum cafe serves hot and cold drinks as well as a selection of sandwiches and hot snacks. The Comet Café closes 30 minutes before museum closing times.
MUSEUM SHOP
The museum shop stocks a variety of de Havilland branded goods including clothing, books and more.
PLAY AREA
Weather permitting, an outside play area is available for children
