North-west to Gloucestershire
British Phantom Group & Bristol Britannia XM496 (Kemble) → Jet Age Museum
Kemble on an open day, then the A417 to Staverton; Phantoms, then Gloster jets.
Distances are straight-line miles from Swindon city centre; roads add a quarter to a half. Prices are adult admission from the gazetteer survey.
Nearest first
Aviation museums within 30 miles of Swindon
| Museum | Miles | Adult entry | Airframes | Headline exhibit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Phantom Group & Bristol Britannia XM496 (Kemble)Cirencester, Gloucestershire | 14.6 | Seasonal | 5 | A working restoration compound at Cotswold Airport (Kemble): the only place on Earth with F-4J, K and M Phantoms together, plus Britannia… |
| Jet Age MuseumGloucester, Gloucestershire | 28.9 | Donation | 15 | Gloucestershire's jet-age shrine (free!) beside Staverton airport: Gloster heritage from the E.28/39 replica to Javelins, with… |
| Army Flying MuseumStockbridge, Hampshire | 29.4 | £18 | 43 | Middle Wallop's Army Flying Museum covers everything the Army has flown from observation balloons to Apaches, with superb dioramas and a… |
From the city
Days out from Swindon
The Jet Age Museum at Staverton and the Army Flying Museum at Middle Wallop are both about 29 miles out. Of the three, Middle Wallop is the one to plan a whole day around. Jet Age, at Gloucestershire Airport, covers the Gloster factory and opens at weekends.
South to Middle Wallop
Army Flying Museum
Down through Marlborough to the Army Flying Museum; a full day on its own.
Questions
Frequently asked
What is the nearest aviation museum to Swindon?
British Phantom Group & Bristol Britannia XM496 (Kemble). It is about 15 miles north-west at Cotswold Airport, Kemble.
Is there a free aviation museum near Swindon?
None is listed as free, but Jet Age Museum asks for a donation rather than a fixed price, going by our July 2026 snapshot.
Is the Kemble aircraft collection open every day?
No. The British Phantom Group and Britannia XM496 open on set days only. Check the group's Facebook page before travelling.