A day out looking at aircraft.

[100SRV]

For a day out looking at aircraft both static and flying which is best for the casual observer?

[zsdom]

For just a general day out Duxford has more movements plus a lot more to see aviation wise, have a look at the Duxford diarys to see what a day could look like

https://forums.airshows.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=9126...

However for airshows there is no finer venue in the UK than Old Warden, I havent been inside to a Duxford airshow since 2013, it’s a deeply unpleasant venue for airshows

[marksx]

I haven't been to shuttle worth, but can fully recommend Duxford. It's an incredible museum.

[Simpo Two]

Duxford has the most wow factor to the average Joe, but is huge. Airshows can be a crush. If you prefer a more intimate atmosphere and are more interested in older aeroplanes Shuttleworth is for you, especially on a flying day.


On a smaller scale still, the de Havilland Museum is also worth a visit

Edited by Simpo Two on Saturday 14th June 12:58

[ARHarh]

RAF Cosford. https://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/midlands/ A great day out and free (if you ignore the charge for parking) not much flying though unless its for the airshow.

[Tony1963]

My advice would be just do both, surely it’s not strictly one or the other?

I’m retired (early) and go to Duxford during the week when the pesky schools have the kids imprisoned.

I’ve been told that flying aircraft that live at Duxford pay a low rent for hangarage on the condition that they fly a few hours per year. In good weather there’ll probably be lots of activity with Spitfire passenger rides for example.

The Shuttleworth Collection is beautiful.

I’ve not paid to go to a Duxford airshow for over ten years as I think they’re an expensive yawnfest, but if you’ve never been to one, they’re worth at least one visit, but you have to book well ahead.

I’ve not been to an airshow at the Shuttleworth/Old Warden.

[dontlookdown]

They are both good, but very different.

Duxford is huge, has amazing range of aircraft on display. But very much big museum format. Slick..

Shuttleworth is small, but perfectly formed. Some unique exhibits with more of an amateur feel.

Airshow at Duxford is like seeing a band at a stadium gig. Vast and impressive but remote.

Airshow at Shuttleworth is more intimate. Like a club gig where you are feet from the band while they play, and might get to chat to them at the bar afterwards.

I have enjoyed both over the years, but Shuttleworth is my favourite these days. On a sunny summer day I can think of few more agreeable ways to pass the time.

[Tony1963]

dontlookdown said:

On a sunny summer day I can think of few more agreeable ways to pass the time.

Well, you should tell us about them!

[WyrleyD]

At Shuttleworth you've got the Swiss Garden to stroll around too, it was once the private garden of the Shuttleworth family, the prices in the cafe can be on the high side with £7 for a dry scone with a single pat of butter and a tiny jam.

[Riley Blue]

WyrleyD said:

At Shuttleworth you've got the Swiss Garden to stroll around too, it was once the private garden of the Shuttleworth family, the prices in the cafe can be on the high side with £7 for a dry scone with a single pat of butter and a tiny jam.

£5 according to the current menu: https://www.shuttleworth.org/wp-content/uploads/20...

(we were there a few weekends ago)

[Simpo Two]

Tony1963 said:

dontlookdown said:

On a sunny summer day I can think of few more agreeable ways to pass the time.

Well, you should tell us about them!

'Few' not 'a few'. One letter makes a big difference!