Car Parking Charges To Be Introduced From 1st April 2010

24 March 2010

From 1st April 2010, a small car parking charge will be payable by visitors to the Royal Air Force Museum’s London site. The income generated will be used to assist in meeting the costs of maintaining the Museum’s national collection and of operating its sites.

The decision has been taken by the Museum’s Trustees in order to help maintain the national collection. Free admission to the museum will continue as normal. The fees for vehicles will be introduced on the 1st April 2010 and will be £2.50 for up to 3 hours parking and £3.50 for 3-6 hours.

Peter Dye, Acting Director General of the Museum said:

“The introduction of car parking charges, successfully introduced at our Cosford site last year, will allow further investment in visitor facilities and the development of the Museum’s unique collection of aircraft and artifacts. Entrance to the Museum and its many attractions will remain free. Public reaction has been extremely favourable; with many visitors commenting on their willingness to contribute to the Museum’s continued success and the excellent value offered to both individuals and families”

The RAF Museum London houses a collection of 100 aircraft in 5 hangars and is home to the world’s most comprehensive collection of Battle of Britain aircraft, which is housed in the site’s Battle of Britain Hall. The museum also offers an interactive gallery for children, Aeronauts as well as an hourly sound and light show ‘Our Finest Hour’ plus 3D cinema. The museum is located just off Junction 4 on the M1 and also enjoys good public transport links with the 303 bus providing a regular direct service to the Museum from Colindale Underground Station (take the bus from directly outside the station to Edgware) or from Mill Hill Broadway (take the bus directly to Colindale).

For more information on the Royal Air Force Museum, please visit further our website or call 020 8205 2266.

Alternatively, if you require assistance during the course of your journey, please visit our mobile phone website www.rafmuseum.mobi.

The Museum is open daily from 10am to 6pm last admission 5.30pm). Entry to the Museum is FREE of charge.