RAF Burtonwood Heritage Centre - Warrington

Raf Burtonwood Heritage Centre

Located in the heart of Warrington, the RAF Burtonwood Heritage Centre is a must-visit destination for history buffs and aviation enthusiasts alike. The centre is situated within the Gulliver's World theme park and is easily accessible via car, with a wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance.

The centre is home to a vast collection of exhibits that showcase the history of the Royal Air Force, including interactive displays, artefacts and personal stories. Visitors can explore the displays and learn about the bravery and sacrifice of the men and women who served in the RAF.

Specialties and Facilities

• Heritage museum
• On-site services
• Wheelchair-accessible car park
• Wheelchair-accessible entrance
• Wheelchair-accessible toilet
• Toilet
• Good for kids

About the Centre

The RAF Burtonwood Heritage Centre is a non-profit organisation that aims to preserve the history of the Royal Air Force and its role in British society. The centre is run by volunteers who are passionate about sharing the stories of the RAF with the public.

The centre has received excellent reviews from visitors, with an average rating of 4.7/5 on Google My Business. Visitors have praised the centre for its free entry, easy accessibility and informative exhibits.

Other Points of Interest

There are several other attractions in the surrounding area that are worth visiting, including the Gulliver's World theme park and the nearby town of Warrington.

Visitors can also enjoy the scenic countryside and beautiful parks and gardens in the area.

The centre is open seven days a week, and admission is free. Donations are welcome to support the centre's charitable work.

Getting There

The RAF Burtonwood Heritage Centre is located at Gulliver's World, Shackleton Cl, Old Hall, WA5 9YZ, United Kingdom. Visitors can access the centre via car, or by public transport.

The nearest train station is Warrington Central, which is a short taxi ride away from the centre.

There is a wheelchair-accessible car park on site, and the centre is wheelchair-accessible throughout.

Contact Us

Phone: 1925591209
Website: www.rafburtonwoodheritagecentre.co.uk

👍 Reviews of RAF Burtonwood Heritage Centre

Paul T.

5/5

Free entry is always a bonus, donations welcome, and it is easy to find being in Gulliver's World Carpark.
Lots of interesting exhibits which give a great incite to how things where.
A point that really caught my interest and upset me a little, was the treatment of Black Serviceman. All where welcomed by the local Community but their own 'comrades in arms' insisted on segregated Dance halls !
Go visit.

M S.

4/5

A fantastic free museum to learn all about the RAF and military history. Friendly staff who love to answer any questions and talk about the displays. Well worth a visit if you're interested in WW2 and aviation history.

Kirsty D.

5/5

Amazing place to visit! We took family from America as his dad serves in the US airforce based at Burtonwood and it was fascinating all the information that was there and Neil who works there was so lovely and informative. It’s a shame the council didn’t preserve some of the history of RAF Burtonwood but we are so glad the heritage centre is there!

Robert B.

5/5

Fantastic museum with free entry (donations welcomed). Lots of history exhibits on show both indoors and outdoors. Based at the entrance to Gullivers World car park. Highly recommended. Ensure you check opening times as limited and closed on Mondays and Tuesdays too.

Lynn M. (.

5/5

Absolutely brilliant. Please support this lovely little museum. Staff are Friendly and knowledgeable. Little gift shop and facilities. Free entry (donations accepted). Make sure you take cash as the don't have a card machine. As it is in the car park of Gullivers World, it's open when they are. Opening time is 2.30.
Fabulous displays.

Richard

5/5

This is a lovely place, quite small in size but packed with lots of artifacts covering the period of time the area was a base for American service men (technicians, not pilots) during ww2 & beyond. If you wish to go do check their opening times beforehand as the opening times are quite short but for those interested in where ww2 aircraft were repaired & maintained and how the locals interacted with Americans based in England this place is very informative as are the staff.

M S. M.

4/5

A very interesting place to visit, and all that's left of what once was the biggest airbase in Europe. It is not a very big centre but the audio visual presentation is well worth seeing and there is a reasonable amount of artifacts to see. The staff member we spoke to was very knowledgeable and friendly. It's not open every day, and not until 2pm, so check before you go.

Elaine R.

5/5

Great place, very helpful and interesting staff who took time to tell us information/stories. Crammed with memorabilia Also good for children. Definitely recommend and we will be going again!