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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The collection in profile
A type held here that we have drawn and built in 3D. Choose one to turn it over, or see all 127 in The Hangar.
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 2026-10-08: 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 · London & Around · the situation map