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Imperial War Museum Duxford

Venue at a glance

  • Europe’s premier aviation museum
  • Purpose built AirSpace Conference Centre
  • Unique dining experience amongst the aircraft
  • Teambuilding activities and corporate hospitality
  • Located just south of Cambridge off the M11
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Introduction to Imperial War Museum Duxford

Imperial War Museum Duxford is Europe’s premier aviation museum. The historic site, outstanding collection of exhibits and world renowned air shows combine to create a unique museum where history really is in the air. IWM Duxford also has one of the largest exhibition and events venues in the region and is proud to showcase a unique and award-winning selection of conference and dining facilities.


AirSpace Conference Centre, overlooking Duxford’s evocative working airfield, offers a range of flexible suites and rooms, including the state-of-the-art Marshall Auditorium. Complementing the centre, the AirSpace Conservation Hall is also now available to hire for large-scale conferences, exhibitions, product launches and other events and can accommodate over 800 guests.

For private dining, IWM Duxford offers two stunning and unforgettable locations in which to celebrate. AirSpace is a venue that oozes sophistication and glamour from the moment you arrive. Enjoy dinner amongst some of the most iconic British aircraft ever to grace the skies. With space to seat up to 500 guests under the wings of Concorde, AirSpace guarantees your guests a night to remember.

Alternatively you can celebrate in the illustrious American Air Museum, an extraordinary example of contemporary British architecture. Designed by Lord Foster, it is the jewel in the crown of Duxford's hospitality. With an experienced events team running your event, you can be assured that the lighting, atmosphere and, of course, the food will be out of this world.

The Museum also offers an array of spectacular outdoor events. Fantastic team-building opportunities on-site include flying lessons, tank driving and hovercraft racing. To add glamour to your conference, you can even arrange to arrive by airplane…budget permitting of course!

Whatever your flight of fancy, the attention to detail in catering and service offered by the team at Duxford will guarantee the success of your event.

 
Airspace Aircraft Hall Airspace Aircraft Hall
Airspace Aircraft Hall
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The Conservation Hall The Conservation Hall
The Conservation Hall
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American Air Museum American Air Museum
American Air Museum
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The Marshall Auditorium The Marshall Auditorium
The Marshall Auditorium
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The Airside Suite The Airside Suite
The Airside Suite
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The Concorde Suite The Concorde Suite
The Concorde Suite
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The Comet Room The Comet Room
The Comet Room
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The Meteor Room The Meteor Room
The Meteor Room
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The Lightning Room The Lightning Room
The Lightning Room
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Bedrooms at Imperial War Museum Duxford

Accommodation is not available at Imperial War Museum Duxford. If you would like to find accommodation in a College to use alongside this meeting space, please visit our accommodation only section.

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Conference venue address

Imperial War Museum Duxford
Duxford
Cambridge
CB22 4QR

Contact details

Tel: +44(0)1223 497501
Fax: +44 (0)1223 837 267
http://www.iwmduxfordevents.com/

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Technical facilities available

  • WiFi
  • AV
  • Projection Facilities

Additional notes

  • Free parking
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History of IWM Duxford

The aerodrome at Duxford was built during the First World War and was one of the earliest Royal Air Force stations. During 1917 the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) expanded and Duxford was one of a number of new stations established to train RFC aircrew. On 1 April 1918 the Royal Naval Air Service and the Royal Flying Corps were merged to become the Royal Air Force, the world's first fully independent air force. In September 1918 Duxford opened as a flying school - No. 35 Training Depot Station - and after the war ended in November 1918 the airfield was used as a base for the disbandment of squadrons from the Continent.

 
RAF Duxford become No.2 Flying Training School in 1920, equipped with the Avro 504, the DH9A and the Bristol Fighter. 1923 brought limited expansion of the RAF and a training flight of Sopwith Snipes was added to the School. From the pilots and aircraft at Duxford the nuclei of three fighter squadrons were formed - Nos. 19, 29 and III - and in 1924, under reorganised Home Defence arrangements, Duxford became a fighter station, a role it was to carry out with distinction for 37 years.
 
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