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Yorkshire Air Museum

Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial is a registered charity and accredited museum on the 20-acre former RAF Elvington Second World War heavy-bomber base near York. It presents aircraft from pre-war aviation through Cold War fighters, Allied Air Forces memorials, exhibitions, a 1930s-style Astra cinema, café, playground and picnic areas, and an extensive historical collection. Opening, admission, event and special-ticket arrangements vary; verify the operator before travel. The site is described as about 90% accessible with ramps, accessible toilets, easy-access parking and wheelchairs available to borrow; much of the collection is spread across the grounds, and the Grade II-listed Control Tower first floor has no lift. Visitor location: Elvington Lane, York, YO41 4AX, United Kingdom.

Yorkshire Air Museum

Identity

Name
Yorkshire Air Museum
Region
EU
Type
museum

Details

Description
Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial is a registered charity and accredited museum on the 20-acre former RAF Elvington Second World War heavy-bomber base near York. It presents aircraft from pre-war aviation through Cold War fighters, Allied Air Forces memorials, exhibitions, a 1930s-style Astra cinema, café, playground and picnic areas, and an extensive historical collection. Opening, admission, event and special-ticket arrangements vary; verify the operator before travel. The site is described as about 90% accessible with ramps, accessible toilets, easy-access parking and wheelchairs available to borrow; much of the collection is spread across the grounds, and the Grade II-listed Control Tower first floor has no lift. Visitor location: Elvington Lane, York, YO41 4AX, United Kingdom.
Latitude
53.931789
Location
Longitude
-0.97203
Operational Status
operational
Ownership
private

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Creation Time
July 11, 2026 at 17:25:28 UTC
Updated Time
August 14, 2026 at 13:31:15 UTC