Suffolk Aviation Heritage Museum

Station briefing

About this museum

Kesgrave's Suffolk Aviation Heritage Museum: a Vampire, Jet Provost and Hunter plus a strong Falklands room, run with infectious enthusiasm on the edge of old Ipswich Airport.

Listed inventory: 5 airframes.

Sortie notes

Sundays; free entry, donate generously.

Visitors liked

“Interesting museum with knowledgeable voulenteers. Attended a number of car meets at the venue.”— Guy Valentino
“Hokey and v cool place with knowledgeable volunteers and great vibe. An authentic and fun experience, highly rated especially if you are interested in the area. Open Sundays only at the moment.”— Alwyn Morris
“Very friendly people run this museum, they're also very knowledgeable about aviation and are happy to chat. It's something of a hidden gem, but is well worth a visit. Entry is free and donations are welcome.”— Andrew Mason

Public map reports · excerpted for reference · not reviews collected by this gazetteer

Visitor questions

Frequently asked

How much does Suffolk Aviation Heritage Museum cost?

Adult admission is listed as £5. Check the museum's current prices before travelling.

Which aircraft can you see at Suffolk Aviation Heritage Museum?

The listed collection includes Hawker Hunter F.6 (XG274), de Havilland Vampire T.11 (XD506), English Electric Canberra PR.7 nose section (WH798), Slingsby Grasshopper TX.1 (XK821), Hunting Jet Provost T.3A (XN629). Aircraft move between displays, so confirm current holdings before travelling.

Does Suffolk Aviation Heritage Museum have parking or a cafe?

Parking is recorded on site; no cafe or restaurant is recorded. Check current facilities with the museum before travelling.

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Order of battle

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 Vampire T.11	XD506
	English Electric Canberra PR.7 nose section	WH798
	Hawker Hunter F.6	XG274
	Hunting Jet Provost T.3A	XN629
	Slingsby Grasshopper TX.1	XK821

Inventory last verified 2026-07-18: source 1 · source 2. Aircraft move between sites; report corrections to the compiler.

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Location & contact

Address: Foxhall Rd, Kesgrave, Ipswich IP10 0AH
Website: suffolkaviationheritage.org/
Gazetteer: EA-12 on the situation map