Access Guide
Generic (Introduction)
- Explore how Britain’s air defences developed from the First World War through to the Cold War, and discover how the RAF defended its skies during key battles in the Second World War.
Generic (Getting to IWM Duxford and Useful Information)
Generic (Getting Around Duxford)
Outside Access (Front Entrance)
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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 '4 Battle of Britain'.
- 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 (away from you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the opening is 140cm.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the hangar.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- 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) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm.
Pilot Briefing Room and Aircrew 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.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Display formats include: information boards.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas and benches.
- There are shows with designated seating for wheelchair users.
- There are large print booklets available in the Aircrew Room.
- The video in the Pilot Briefing Room has a BSL interpreter and subtitles.
- There is space for wheelchair users either side of the seating.
Attraction Space(s)
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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.
- There is bench seating available.
- During busy periods the attraction space can become congested.
- 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 is seating without armrests available.
- In the main hangar there are a number of Battle of Britain aircraft and ground vehicles.
- There are low level information boards.
- There are Battle of Britain timeline information boards.
- There is 1 step to access the example of the cockpit.
- There is an example of an air raid shelter. The opening into the shelter is 50cm wide.
- There are 10 steps up to the Hawker Hurricane cockpit viewing area.
- There are also videos without audio.
- There is an exhibition about people with disabilities and hearing impairments during the Battle of Britain, which includes audio recording and video with BSL Subtitles.
- There is a large print guide available for the exhibit and QR codes for a BSL guide and audio guide.
- There is a large print information booklet available, ahead as you enter from the front entrance. .
Generic (Accessible and Standard Toilets)
- 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.