South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum

05/09/2026

It’s a beautiful morning here in Doncaster and we’re ready for our final ‘Open Cockpits’ Weekend of 2026!

With over 25 different cockpits opened especially for this weekend, including some that have not been open to the public for many years, come along and have a great day out in the sunshine!

Taking place on 5th & 6th September, the museum will be open from 10:00 to 17:00 each day, with last admission one hour before closing.

www.southyorkshireaircraftmuseum.org.uk

01/09/2026

The summer holidays are nearly over and it’s almost time for back to school, but we’ve got one more special weekend before life returns to normal…

This weekend sees our final ‘Open Cockpits Weekend’ for 2026, with up to 30 of our aircraft opened up especially for the weekend!

Taking place on 5th -6th September from 10:00 to 17:00 each day, why not join us for a great day out for all the family?

28/08/2026

The weather might have taken a turn, but don’t let that dampen your bank holiday weekend plans!

We’re open all through the Bank Holiday weekend from 10:00 to 17:00 each day, with last entry one hour before closing.

With our displays spread across three original buildings from RAF Doncaster, there’s plenty still to see and do here at the South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum when the sun isn’t shining!

www.southyorkshireaircraftmuseum.org.uk

16/08/2026

Out and about this weekend again and this time we’re supporting our friends at the Vulcan Restoration Trust for their open day with XL426 at Southend Airport.

Our Canberra, Meteor, Jet Provost and Tucano Simulator have made the trip to Essex to be displayed alongside the mighty Vulcan and for the Open Day visitors to climb inside!

www.southyorkshireaircraftmuseum.org.uk

14/08/2026

31/07/2026

August is always a busy month at the South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum, and we’ve once again hit the road!

Kicking things off this weekend at Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre’ East Kirkby Airshow, we’re attending with our Meteor and Jet Provost cockpits, and Tucano procedures simulator. Located on the flight line, do come down and say ‘hello’ if you’re visiting the show!

www.southyorkshireaircraftmuseum.org.uk

24/07/2026

Schools out for summer!

Over the local school summer holidays, the South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum will be open every day from 10:00 - 17:00.

Perfect for a family day out, we’ve got plenty to entertain the kids from our interactive flight simulators to a selection of cockpit available to enter, and the always popular ‘dressing up room’!

Family Ticket: £21 (2 Adults, up to 3 U16’s. +10% optional gift-aid donation) Under 5’s Free!

www.southyorkshireaircraftmuseum.org.uk

27/06/2026

We’re out and about this weekend helping to support Armed Forces Day 2026.

Displaying at the Worksop Armed Forces Weekend event, we have the Jaguar, Canberra and Misfire cockpits while Doncaster Armed Forces Day Celebrations have the Scout helicopter and parts from newly arrived Bolingbroke.

We’re pleased to support our serving Armed Forces personnel and Veterans and thank each and every one for their dedicated service.

www.southyorkshireaircraftmuseum.org.uk

24/06/2026

Now that the dust has settled, we’re looking back on a fantastic weekend at our first ‘Cockpit Gathering’ event.

Firstly, we want to start with a huge thank you to all of the visiting cockpit owners and exhibitors for supporting the event, and helping to make it a success. To our Volunteers for days of hard work setting up, supporting our visitors and putting everything away afterwards. And to our visitors, these events are for your enjoyment and it was great to see so many people making the most of the weekend.

As the first ‘Cockpit Gathering’ event hosted here at the South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum, any feedback would be welcomed to see how the event could be improved and what changes can be made to make it even better the next time! Please send any comments via DM, or email [email protected]

www.southyorkshireaircraftmuseum.org.uk

21/06/2026

POV: You’re exploring the ‘Cockpit Gathering’ at the South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum.