About this museum
Also known as / searched as: Suffolk Aviation Heritage Museum · aviation museum Ipswich · Ipswich aviation museum · Kesgrave aviation museum · Suffolk Aviation Heritage
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.
Sundays; free entry, donate generously.
- “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
The collection in profile
4 types held here that we have drawn and built in 3D. Choose one to turn it over, or see all 127 in The Hangar.
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.
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 2026-10-08: source 1 · source 2. Aircraft move between sites; report corrections to the compiler.
Location & contact
- Address
- Foxhall Rd, Kesgrave, Ipswich IP10 0AH
- Website
- suffolkaviationheritage.org/
- Gazetteer
- EA-12 · East of England · the situation map