Access Guide
Generic (Introduction)
- The Air and Sea exhibition takes you on a journey from the First World War to the present day.
- You'll see naval aircraft and boats from the First World War, the Cold War and the Falkland’s War.
- You may also see some of the historic aircraft that have been restored for flight by the flying partners too.
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Generic (Getting Around Duxford)
Outside Access
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hangar.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with '3 Air and Sea'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the opening is 133cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the opening is 126cm.
Attraction Space(s) (Main Hanger)
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Attraction / Exhibit
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- There is step free access throughout this attraction space.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- The type of flooring in the attraction space is concrete.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is seating available within the attraction space.
- The attraction space does not play background music/noise.
- During busy periods the attraction space can become congested.
- No exhibits/attractions can be audio described.
- There is a low colour contrast between the walls and the floor in this area.
- The lighting levels in this area are moderate to good.
- There are a number of aircrafts located around the hangar.
- There are low level information boards for the aircraft.
- There is fixed seating without armrests and bench seating available.
- There is a large print information booklet available.
Pilots Locker Room
- The area is indoors.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- The following may be experienced here: sudden loud noises.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
- Display formats include: information boards.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Seating available in this area includes: benches.
- There are some hats which can be tried on.
- There is a slight slope from the main hanger and there are automatic double doors from the outside.
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- There are no accessible or standard toilets available within this area.
- The nearest accessible and standard toilets are located in the grounds between Hangars 3 and 4 or between Hangars 4 and 5.
- There are also accessible toilets and standard toilets in Hangars 1, 7 and 8.