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Airworld Aviation Museum

Museum | Caernarfon | Wales | United Kingdom

The Airworld Aviation Museum in Caernarfon is a fascinating museum dedicated to aviation history, housing an impressive collection of aircraft and aviation artifacts. The museum is located on the former RAF site of Llandwrog and offers a unique opportunity to get up close to historic aircraft. Highlights of the collection include iconic machines such as the Hawker Hunter and D.H. Vampire, as well as the world's only remaining T2 BAe Harrier.

Situated on an active airfield, the museum allows visitors to experience the operation of a modern airport up close. A special area of the museum is devoted to the history of the RAF Mountain Rescue Service, founded in 1942 at RAF Llandwrog. Additional exhibits explore the significance of air force bases during World War II in North Wales.

The museum is not only of interest to aviation enthusiasts, but also offers a range of interactive experiences and exhibits that reflect both the technology and history of aviation and its importance in a military context. Visitors can view historic aircraft up close and learn more about the challenges of air rescue and the development of the air force in the region.

The Airworld Aviation Museum provides an exciting and educational experience for those interested in aviation history, military aviation, or the development of the RAF. It is a must-visit for aircraft lovers and offers a valuable journey back in time to the history of British aviation.

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Caernarfon Airport Airport
Dinas Dinlle
LL54 5TP Caernarfon

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Opening hours

Sunday10:00 - 16:00
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Saturday10:00 - 16:00

Reviews

651 Reviews

D Max
03.01.2025

Great place .
Joe Pranabu
22.12.2024

Rude rude rude. The people was extremely rude. A young child was happy to see the planes and an old horrible man shouted shut up! This is a dissatisfaction towards this delightful airport! I am not happy with the lack of discipline in the workforce. Dogs aren’t allowed. My child was sick on the floor and they said I had to clean it up! How rude! The planes are old and had a bit of poo in them!!!! A child turned on a jet engine in the little museum and burnt my little Timmy’s head! Not happy! The food was also disguting! Do not recommend!!!!!!
Darren Evans
01.12.2024

It was nice. But needs investment and modernising
Clair Rees
24.11.2024

Great experience
James hoyland
23.11.2024

Great little museum, can get in the planes, great for kids
Peter Richards
16.11.2024

We felt sky high after flying through this museum
A Lynch
04.11.2024

Took the nephew here he had a lovely time and there is a lovely cafe opposite so you can watch the planes take off and land
Rob Sanderson
20.10.2024

Well worth a visit
Richard Morris
06.10.2024

Just a few airframes small museum with quite a bit to see worth a visit airport cafe has good view of airfield
mark chamberlain
02.10.2024

Visited while on holiday with the family and we all really enjoyed it, especially my 13yo who is a budding air enthusiast. The price was nice (family of 5 was less that £30). Lots of aircraft to look at, sit in the cockpits, lots of interactive items and the prices in the gift shop aren't too bad either. We went across to the cafe (opposite and on-looking the airfield) for a quick drink and kids dinners which was convenient.
Bob Clarke
28.09.2024

Welcome arrival, friendly advice, good wide choice of displays, very nice intimate and relaxed walk around. Will visit again. Thank you.
Geoffrey Nadin
21.09.2024

Not the biggest museum buy really packed with aviation history and planes including a few models. You can also get into some of the cockpits to get a real feel of flying. Lovely reasonably priced cafe serving good food.
Mark Ainscow
18.09.2024

Brilliant little museum , if in North wales pop in and have a look
Neil Bethell
11.04.2023

Great place, really interesting, you.can also sit in the cockpit of 3 planes Definitely recommend a visit
Adrian Spink Gospel Muscian
08.09.2024

Excellent. A small but fascinating museum. I was able to sit in the cockpits of a few aircraft. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Helen ONeill-Nash
02.09.2024

Real hidden gem of fascinating and Interactive displays. Able to actually sit in the cockpit.of.planes truly brings the experience alive. Thankyou to all the hard work put into this place of magic.
Andy Martin
28.08.2024

Great place to lose time learning about the planes and climbing in the cockpit. the chap behind the counter is very knowledgeable and really friendly
Rory Pike
26.08.2024

I work here, very nice museum
Jonathan winsper
23.08.2024

Great little museum at the airfield. Planes and helicopters you can sit inside. Great display of search and rescue with wreckage parts. If your Children love aviation it's a great place to visit, you can also see planes take off and land when the weather is good.
Paulo
22.08.2024

Petit musée instructif, le personnel à l'accueil est vraiment très aimable et gentil avec les enfants.
Tony Henry
19.08.2024

Came today free parking on arrival, paid £19 for 2 adults and 1 child.(£7 adults £5 kids) museum is only small with small gift shop, toilets located at the cafe. It was OK was literally only here an hour think it's overpriced but something to do to get out the rain. Maybe best coming on a nice day to see helicopters and small planes landing/taking off.
Colin Pickering
17.08.2024

You can get in some of the cockpits. The cafe is next to the air ambulance helicopter parking spot by the run way.
Laura Keightley
17.08.2024

Took our energetic 2 and 4 year old on a rainy day, and they loved sitting in the cockpits with all the buttons. We had to keep a close eye on them to make sure they didn't go in any of the roped off areas or touch any of the sharp metal wreckage artefacts. They were both fascinated with ejector seats and were full of questions. There's plenty for older children and adults here too. The next day at the beach was spent making aeroplanes with lots of buttons!
Elaine Hardman
14.08.2024

Interesting visit
Shilpa Chauhan
13.08.2024

A great place to visit for any aircraft/aviation/ world war enthusiast. Brilliant for all ages. A small place but excellent collection and very much underpriced entrance fee. Friendly front of house gentleman too
Paul Smith
18.06.2022

This is a very interesting museum if your interested in RAF history with quite a few planes and other plane related stuff to see. Admission is reasonable @ £7 for adults and £5 for oap and kids and there is a nearby cafe for food and drinks and loads of parking space.