The East Midlands Aeropark is a popular aviation museum and viewing area located near East Midlands Airport in Leicestershire, England.
East Midlands Aeropark
aeropark@eastmidlandsaeropark.org (General Enquiries)
groupvisit@eastmidlandsaeropark.org (Group & Special Visits)
+44 1332 850591
April – October
- Thursday 11:00 – 17:00
- Saturday 11:00 – 17:00
- Sunday 11:00 – 17:00
Last admissions are at 16:00
We are open all bank holidays within our summer season
November – March
- Closed
Entrance Fees:
Adults: £5
Children (5-16): £3
Children (under 5): Free
Parking is free to visitors
The Aeropark located in the north-west corner of the airport site close to the village of Castle Donington. It’s easy to find and is well signposted from the airport’s main entrance.
Aircraft collection
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XX457/TAD-001 G-BEOZ XM575 ZF588/L XX494/B XV249 G-ARRM G-FRJB WP784 G-ARBE G-ANUW XG737 XD447/50 XD534 WH779 WH740/K WM367 WS760 WM224/X XJ714/B WV382/Vl-830 XL569/85 XV350 XP568/85 WW442/P-D – XZ369/EU G-APES WL626/P XV108/Y G-CSZB – XZ721/426 ZD477/E XT604 XG588 (VR-BEP) |
Aérospatiale Gazelle AH.1 Armstrong Whitworth Argosy 101 Avro Vulcan B.2 BAC Lightning F.53 BAe Jetstream T.1 BAe Nimrod R.1 Beagle 206x Basset Britten SA.1 Sheriff de Havilland Chipmunk T.10 de Havilland DH.104 Dove de Havilland DH.104 Dove de Havilland Sea Venom FAW.22 (cockpit) de Havilland Vampire T.11 de Havilland Vampire T.11 English Electric Canberra PR.7 (nose) English Electric Canberra T.17 Gloster Meteor NF.13 (cockpit) Gloster Meteor NF.14 Gloster Meteor TT.20 Hawker Hunter FR.10 Hawker Hunter GA.11 Hawker Hunter T.7 Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S.2B Hunting Jet Provost T.4 Percival Provost T.1 Schleicher Glider K-8 SEPECAT Jaguar GR.3A Vickers Vanguard 953C (cockpit) Vickers Varsity T.1 Vickers VC10 C1K (forward fuselage only) Vickers Viscount 807 (cockpit) V-1 flying bomb (replica) Westland Lynx HAS.3SGM Westland Sea King HC.4 Westland Wessex HC.2 Westland Whirlwind Srs 3 |
Photos 2022
Key Features of East Midlands Aeropark:
- Aircraft Collection:
- The East Midlands Aeropark houses an impressive collection of both military and civilian aircraft, including jets, propeller-driven planes, and helicopters. Notable examples include:
- Avro Vulcan bomber
- English Electric Canberra
- Hawker Hunter
- Vickers VC10 C1K
- BAC Jet Provost
- Westland Sea King
- BAe Nimrod
- The museum features retired airframes that visitors can get close to, with some even allowing interior access.
- The East Midlands Aeropark houses an impressive collection of both military and civilian aircraft, including jets, propeller-driven planes, and helicopters. Notable examples include:
- Museum and Exhibits:
- The on-site museum provides historical context and information about aviation in the UK, with a focus on the East Midlands region.
- Displays often include photographs, memorabilia, and detailed information about the aircraft on display.
- Viewing Platform:
- A highlight of the Aeropark is its elevated viewing platform, which offers spotters a fantastic views of East Midlands Airport‘s runway. Visitors can watch commercial aircraft take off and land, making it a unique experience.
Photos Rob Vogelaar