Imperial War Museum, Duxford

Advantages: loads of aircraft and military vehicles
Disadvantages: too much too see and appreciate in one day

...REVIEW! The Imperial War Museum at Duxford is a museum dedicated to the history of aviation in warfare, though it does have a small land warfare section which I will describe later. The Museum itself is next to Duxford which is just south of Cambridge, junction 10 on the M11. The opening times are: every day except 24-26 December. summer (mid-March to mid- October) 10 till 6 and Winter 10 till 4 the phone no. is 01223-835000, www.iwm.org.uk. ...
...Individuals Children (aged 0-15 years inclusive) FREE Adult (person aged 16-59 years) £16.00 Senior, aged 60 years and over £12.80 Student, any age; a valid student card is required £12.80 Unemployed, in receipt of benefits; must have proof of entitlement £8.00 Disabled Adult, Proof of disability allowance may be requested £9.60 Disabled Senior, Proof of disability allowance may be requested £9.60 Disabled Student, Proof of disability allowance may ... Read review

Advantages: Breathtaking architecture, many attractions
Disadvantages: None

...I have had the pleasure of visiting Cambridge twice in the last few months and thought it deserving enough to write an opinion on. Cambridge’s main attractions are undoubtedly its colleges and of course its world famous university. It also boasts many other attractions such as museums, art galleries and theaters and some of these worth visiting are: Museums ------- --Imperial War Museum at Duxford A former Battle of Britain airfield and now home to many historic Airplanes --American Military Cemetery, Madingly The burial place of some 4000 American servicemen killed during the 2nd world war. --Cambridge and County Folk Museum, Northampton Street Mainly rural and domestic equipment dating from the 17th century onwards --Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey, Water beach --Fitzwilliam Museum, Trumpington street --Museum... Read review

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Advantages: Interesting, original site and museum
Disadvantages: None

...World War 2 museums, in my experience, come in several guises. They range from the big, impressive set-pieces at the Imperial War Museum, at Duxford and in Normandy, to the shrines to the victims, and to the merry jumble of memorabilia at the small Battle of Britain airfields. La Coupole is distinctive in that it is both a site and a very informative and forward-looking museum. It is dedicated specifically to the V2 rockets which were aimed at London in the latter stages of the war. A bit of history revision, so pay attention at the back. In 1944, Germany was in trouble. The Eastern Front was collapsing, the Normandy landings had taken place and British and US bombers were bombing Germany cities. Hitler, who had vowed that he would repay every bomb falling on German cities a thousand-fold, ordered the deployment of his secret... Read review

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Advantages: Every tank that ever existed
Disadvantages: Needs to be better presented

...So there we were in Saumur. We'd visited the castle and picnicked in the park by the castle, looking over the town, the Loire and the countryside beyond. "What shall we do now," I asked. "Let's go to the Tank Museum," said my other half. Tank Museum? Now despite being a female wishy-washy liberal I'm quite happy to pore over things warlike, yomp over battlefields ancient and modern, and love places like the Imperial War Museum and Duxford. But tanks? I know nothing about engines - I have trouble locating the bonnet release catch on my car - and have little interest in heavy metal in any form. I was still iffing and butting as we pulled up outside and went in, as I always knew we would. We emerged about 2½ hours later having had a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon. If armoured warfare is your thing, stop what you are doing and go... Read review

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