Museums ✓ Detailed listing

Solway Aviation Museum

Carlisle Airport

Museum in Carlisle Airport

Opening 27 March – 3 May 2026: Fri, Sat, Sun; 4 May – 7 September 2026: Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon; 8 September – 1 November 2026: Fri, Sat, Sun; 2 November – 29 November 2026: Sunday only. Open 10:30 am until 5:00 pm. Last entry 4:15 pm. Also open on English Bank Holiday Mondays (6 Apr, 4 May, 25 May, 31 Aug).

Price Adult £8.00; Senior Citizen £6.00; Children (Aged 6 – 16 years) £5.00; Family (Max 2 Children) £20.00

Typical visit Not provided yet

Age fit Children aged 6–16 have a child admission price. Review mentions kids loved sitting in cockpits and pretending to fly.

Setting indoor/outdoor

The experience

About this day out

The Solway Aviation Museum is an aviation museum that displays aircraft including the Vulcan, Canberra, Sea Prince, and Trident. It was awarded the Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice 2026, placing in the top 10% worldwide, and was named Museum of the Year 2023 and Best Small Tourist Attraction 2023. Several aircraft cockpits are open, such as the Avro Vulcan, Canberra, Sea Prince, and Trident, though Vulcan tours are closed from 2–29 November 2026.

When to go

Opening calendar

27 March – 3 May 2026: Fri, Sat, Sun; 4 May – 7 September 2026: Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon; 8 September – 1 November 2026: Fri, Sat, Sun; 2 November – 29 November 2026: Sunday only. Open 10:30 am until 5:00 pm. Last entry 4:15 pm. Also open on English Bank Holiday Mondays (6 Apr, 4 May, 25 May, 31 Aug).

Check the venue calendar ↗

What it costs

Prices at a glance

Adult: £8.00
Senior Citizen: £6.00
Children (Aged 6 – 16 years): £5.00
Family (Max 2 Children): £20.00

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

Practical details

Facilities & accessibility

At a glance

Museum display van available for outdoor events

Accessibility: Not provided yet
Parking: Not provided yet
Dogs: Not provided yet

Getting there

Where you'll find it

Reviews coming soon

Been here? Be the first to share your experience when reviews launch.

Is this your attraction? Claim this free listing to manage your details, add photos and see who's viewing you — two months of premium insights included.

Claim this listing →