About this museum
Also known as / searched as: Croydon Airport Museum · Airport House Croydon
Airport House at Croydon was the world's first purpose-built airport terminal with the world's first air traffic control tower; the volunteer-run visitor centre opens the tower monthly, Heron parked proudly outside.
Listed inventory: 1 airframe.
First Sunday of the month only — book, it sells out.
- “Great little place with knowledgeable volunteers. Well worth a visit. Only open on the first Sunday of each month makes the trip even more special.”— Matt Wright
- “Wonderful tour...so much history. Enthusiastic volunteer guides. A real treat! And all in a beautiful art deco building!!!!”— Judy Edwards
- “Very interesting and informative tour guide, great value for money, has a very interesting history as the first international london airport. Only able to book 1st sunday of each month, £10 buys a 12 month open ticket.”— Oimoosh
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Croydon Airport Visitor Centre tickets and opening times
The visitor centre opens on the first Sunday of each month only, with adult tickets around £10, and it sells out — book ahead rather than turning up. That limited opening is the thing most people need to know before searching "Croydon Airport Visitor Centre tickets": this is not a daily museum.
What you see at Airport House
Airport House on Purley Way was the world's first purpose-built airport terminal and home to the world's first air traffic control tower. The volunteer-run centre opens the tower and period rooms, with a Heron parked outside — a rare chance to stand in the building that defined the golden age of Imperial Airways.
Location
Airport House, Purley Way, Croydon CR0 0XZ. Confirm the next first-Sunday open day and book tickets on the official visitor-centre site before travelling.
Frequently asked
When is Croydon Airport Visitor Centre open?
First Sunday of the month only. Book ahead — open days sell out.
How much are Croydon Airport Visitor Centre tickets?
Adult tickets are typically around £10. Confirm current prices when you book.
Where is it?
Airport House, Purley Way, Croydon CR0 0XZ — the original terminal and control tower of London's first major airport.
How much does Croydon Airport Visitor Centre cost?
Adult admission is listed as £10. Check the museum's current prices before travelling.
Which aircraft can you see at Croydon Airport Visitor Centre?
The listed collection includes de Havilland DH.114 Heron 2D (G-ANUO). Aircraft move between displays, so confirm current holdings before travelling.
Does Croydon Airport Visitor Centre have parking or a cafe?
No on-site parking is recorded; no cafe or restaurant is recorded. Check current facilities with the museum before travelling.
Airframe checklist
Tick them off as you go. Identities are as held in the gazetteer survey — verify against the museum’s own labels if something has moved.
| Type | Identity | |
|---|---|---|
| de Havilland DH.114 Heron 2D | G-ANUO |
Inventory last verified 2026-07-18: source 1 · source 2 · source 3. Aircraft move between sites; report corrections to the compiler.
Location & contact
- Address
- Airport House, Purley Way, Croydon CR0 0XZ
- Phone
- 07526 996454
- Website
- www.historiccroydonairport.org.uk/
- Gazetteer
- LD-06 on the situation map