Jet Age Museum

Gloucester

Aviation museum in Staverton, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Opening Standard hours: Saturdays and Sundays 10.00am to 4.00pm. Closed Sat 26th & Sun 27th December 2026. Additional opening days are occasionally arranged (e.g., Wednesday 28th October 2026, 10:00am–4:00pm).

Price No admission charge — entry is free. Suggested donations: £5 per individual and £10 per family. Open cockpit tours (Trident and Vulcan) are free with timed tickets from the desk by the hangar doors.

Typical visit Not provided yet

Age fit A fun day out for all the family

Setting indoor/outdoor

The experience

About this day out

Jet Age Museum, home of the Gloucestershire Aviation Collection, is a registered charity run exclusively by volunteers, dedicated to preserving Gloucestershire's aviation heritage from the early days of flight through the birth of the Jet Age to the present day. Visitors can explore a collection of aircraft, engines and artefacts, sit in cockpits on free timed Trident and Vulcan tours, and watch planes take off at the adjacent airport. Admission is free, with donations supporting the museum.

When to go

Opening calendar

Standard hours: Saturdays and Sundays 10.00am to 4.00pm. Closed Sat 26th & Sun 27th December 2026. Additional opening days are occasionally arranged (e.g., Wednesday 28th October 2026, 10:00am–4:00pm).

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What it costs

Prices at a glance

Admission: No admission charge — entry is free. Suggested donations: £5 per individual and £10 per family. Open cockpit tours (Trident and Vulcan) are free with timed tickets from the desk by the hangar doors.

Prices can change. Confirm ticket terms with the venue before booking.

Practical details

Facilities & accessibility

At a glance

Jet & Whittle Cafe (tea, coffee, soft drinks, cakes and snacks) with heated indoor seating in winterOutdoor picnic benchesMuseum shop (aviation books, models, DVDs and souvenirs)Exhibits of aircraft, engines, artefacts and restoration projectsOpen cockpit tours (Trident and Vulcan)Function room / community learning space (seats 80 theatre style or 140 standing)Display Hall with capacity for 300 standingAudio visual equipment (screens, laptop, microphone)

Accessibility: Not provided yet
Parking: Parking is provided at the venue, located at Meteor Business Park off Cheltenham Road East (B4063), on the north side of Gloucestershire Airport.
Dogs: Not provided yet

Getting there

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