The capital orbit: a national collection in Colindale, the bunker the Battle of Britain was actually run from, the world's first proper airport terminal, and more airworthy Spitfires in one hangar than most countries own.
This regional hub lists every gazetteer station in London & Around with entry prices and airframe counts. Use Start here for the collections that draw the most search demand, then open any museum page for opening times, tickets, inventory and visitor notes. Cross-check the best aviation museums guide or the 2027 airshow calendar if you are planning a weekend.
Command LD · 7 stations · last verified 2026-09-30. Figures are gazetteer survey snapshots — confirm hours before travel.
How many aviation museums are in London & Around?
The gazetteer records 7 public aviation museums, heritage centres and preserved airfield collections in London & Around.
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The most-asked-about collections in this command:
Museums in London & Around
| Museum | City | Serial | Entry | Airframes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle of Britain Bunker | Uxbridge | LD-05 | £14 | 2 |
| Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar | Westerham | LD-02 | £49 | 17 |
| Brooklands Museum | Weybridge | LD-04 | £27.10 | 32 |
| Croydon Airport Visitor Centre | Croydon | LD-06 | £11 | 1 |
| De Havilland Aircraft Museum | St Albans | LD-03 | £12 | 35 |
| RAF Hornchurch Heritage Centre | Hornchurch | LD-07 | £6 | — |
| Royal Air Force Museum London | London | LD-01 | Free | 88 |
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How many aviation museums are there in London & Around?
The gazetteer lists 7 open aviation museums, heritage centres and airfield collections in London & Around.
What is the biggest aviation museum in London & Around?
By aircraft listed, Royal Air Force Museum London, with 88 airframes in the gazetteer inventory.
Are there free aviation museums in London & Around?
Yes: 1 museum admits adults free or for a donation, including Royal Air Force Museum London.
Browse the full map on the Aviation Gazetteer, every type on charge in the Compendium, or free & donation museums.