Gatwick Aviation Museum
Charlwood, Mole Valley
A volunteer-run charity museum beside Gatwick with classic British aircraft and engines, hundreds of models and instrument panels, and 30 acres of parkland with a viewing area over the airport. Guided tours take visitors on board the Avro Shackleton and into the nose of a Canberra.
Highlights
- On-board tours of the Avro Shackleton
- English Electric Lightning and Canberra nose section
- Real-size helicopter for children to sit in
- Viewing area over Gatwick Airport
- Engine run event planned for 8 May 2027
Good to know
- Dogs on leads are welcome in the 30 acres of parkland
- The Galley Coffee Shop serves drinks, sandwiches and cakes
- Volunteers often work on aircraft in view of visitors
Getting there
Gatwick Aviation Museum, Lowfield Heath Road, Charlwood, Surrey, RH6 0BTParking: Free parking in the main car park, with overflow on the field. There are no brown tourist signs, so use RH6 0BT.
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