About this museum
Wethersfield's 82-year story (WWII to USAF Cold War to MoD police) told from temporary quarters in Finchingfield after eviction from the base — small, determined, worth an hour.
April–Oct; upstairs room, chair lift fitted; check their Facebook.
- “The Wethersfield Airfield Museum is a must-visit destination for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs. Immerse yourself in the rich history and stories behind the aircraft’s during World War II.”— Rajintha Rodrigo
- “A downsized collection in its (for now) rehomed location in Finchingfield, originally at Wethersfield Airfield. Run by passionate people with a great story to tell. If you are passing by, do drop in. Free entry, donations welcomed.”— Anon User
Public map reports · excerpted for reference · not reviews collected by this gazetteer
Frequently asked
How much does Wethersfield Airfield Museum cost?
General admission is free. Check the museum's current prices before travelling.
Does Wethersfield Airfield 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
No preserved airframes are on public display here.
This is an aviation-history, memorial or archive collection rather than an aircraft collection.
Inventory last verified 2026-07-18: source 1 · source 2. Aircraft move between sites; report corrections to the compiler.
Location & contact
- Address
- Finchingfield, Braintree CM7 4JS
- Phone
- 07774 604440
- Gazetteer
- EA-34 on the situation map