Museums · South East England
Boscombe Down Aviation Collection
In or near Salisbury.
Boscombe Down Aviation Collection — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Colin Pyle — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Salisbury · 3.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Boscombe Down Aviation Collection is a museum located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Boscombe Down Aviation Collection is a hands-on aviation museum located at Old Sarum Airfield in Salisbury. Visitors can explore a large collection of aircraft cockpits, including historic fast jets and helicopters, and engage with interactive flight simulators.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Boscombe Down Aviation Collection is a museum located in South-East England. It features a range of military and civilian aircraft, showcasing the history of aviation in the region. The collection is notable for its focus on the aircraft used in testing and development at nearby Boscombe Down airfield.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.0999, -1.7857
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Laverstock
- Postcode
- SP4 6FB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Salisbury
- Phone
- 01722 323636
- Nearest railway station
- Salisbury — 3.6 km
- Opening
- Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00; seasonal variations apply
- Official site
- www.boscombedownaviationcollection.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/28164251 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Old Sarum Airfield
Museums · 0.2 km
Old Sarum
Villages · 0.2 km
Raymond McEnhill Stadium
Stadiums · 0.5 km
Mudge Mapping Monument
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Fastness
Theatres · 1.2 km
NCN 45 link
Mountain bike trails · 1.3 km
Castle Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.3 km
The Old Castle
Restaurants · 1.3 km
East Turret
Historic houses · 1.5 km
Kitchen Tower
Historic houses · 1.5 km
Great Chamber
Historic houses · 1.5 km
Bakehouse
Historic houses · 1.5 km
Nearby
📷 5Museums · South East England
Old Sarum Airfield
Old Sarum Airfield — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Stadiums · South East England
Raymond McEnhill Stadium
Raymond McEnhill Stadium is a stadium in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Mudge Mapping Monument
Mudge Mapping Monument — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Mountain bike trails · South East England
NCN 45 link
NCN 45 link — a mtb trail in england south east.
Where to eat & stay near Boscombe Down Aviation Collection
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Camping & Caravan Club Salisbury
Camping & Caravan Club Salisbury — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 7
📷 5Hotels · South East England
The Red Lion Hotel
The Red Lion Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
📷 7Hotels · South East England
Mercure Salisbury White Hart
Mercure Salisbury White Hart — a hotel in england south east. 4-star. Brand: Mercure.
📷 7B&Bs · South East England
Cricket Field House
Cricket Field House — a bed-and-breakfast in england south east.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
The Pembroke Arms
The Pembroke Arms — a hotel in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Restaurants · South East England
The Old Castle
The Old Castle — a restaurant in england south east. Cuisine: american. Brand: Harvester.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
George and Dragon
George and Dragon in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Royal George
The Royal George in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Anchor And Hope Public House
Anchor And Hope Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Cafés · South East England
Pickled Frog
Pickled Frog — a café in england south east.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Catherine Wheel Public House
Catherine Wheel Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
More museums in this region
📷 5Museums · South East England
Coldrum Long Barrow
Coldrum Long Barrow — neolithic chambered long barrow near Trottiscliffe, Kent, England, UK.
📷 5Museums · South East England
Guildford House
Guildford House — house in Guildford, Surrey, England, UK.
📷 5Museums · South East England
Huguenot Museum
Huguenot Museum — museum in Rochester, England, UK.
📷 5Museums · South East England
Medway megaliths
Medway megaliths — group of long barrows in Kent, England.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Boscombe Down Aviation Collection?
- Boscombe Down Aviation Collection is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP4 6FB), in the parish of Laverstock.
- What is Boscombe Down Aviation Collection?
- Boscombe Down Aviation Collection — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Boscombe Down Aviation Collection?
- The nearest railway station is Salisbury, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP4 6FB.
- Is Boscombe Down Aviation Collection a protected site?
- Yes — Boscombe Down Aviation Collection is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Boscombe Down Aviation Collection?
- The nearest railway station is Salisbury, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP4 6FB.