Parking charges
Cars up to 7 hours
£7.50 per vehicle
Coaches all day
FREE if booked in advance
Parking charges apply to all visitors, including Blue Badge holders and motorcyclists.
Museum Closure
We will be closed on Wednesday 24 September for a Learning and Engagement Event. Please do not travel to our site, unless you are participating in this event. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Parking facilities
Family parking
Disabled parking
Drop offs
Visitors can park for free for up to 30 minutes.
After this grace period, a minimum charge of 3 hours will apply.
Car park opening hours
March to October: 10.00am - 5.00pm
November to February: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Hangar 1 is now closed as part of our Inspiring Everyone: Midlands Development Programme. It will re-open in summer 2027 with a brand new exhibition telling the story of the Royal Air Force from 1980 through to space and cyber defence, thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Parking FAQs
Yes. You can save £1 on parking when you book your tickets online in advance. The discount is automatically applied at checkout when you pre-book your visit.