Old Norwich Road, Horsham St Faith, Norwich NR10 3JF

City of Norwich Aviation Museum

Museum & collection

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6.0

Wildland

Half day

Time

Paid

Cost

Atmospheric

Feel

Historic airport settingRemote countrysideFamiliesTeensGroupsHistory lovers

Why it's Wildland

6.0

A museum that grew from an aviation enthusiasts’ group into a collection at Norwich Airport. Its story includes the arrival of a Vulcan bomber in 1983 and a move to its present site in 1985.

The setting beside Norwich Airport gives this aviation collection a strong sense of place, while the Vulcan’s arrival and the museum’s volunteer-led beginnings add a story beyond the aircraft themselves. It is a specialist heritage visit rather than a wild landscape.

Atmospheric · Quirky

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Old Norwich Road, Horsham St Faith, Norwich NR10 3JF

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The experience

Explore aircraft and aviation displays in a museum beside Norwich Airport. The collection’s story reaches back to an enthusiasts’ group formed in 1977, with the Vulcan’s arrival in 1983 marking a notable moment. Check opening, admission and facilities before setting out.

Things to do

See the Vulcan bomber

The visitor-source history records the Vulcan’s arrival at Norwich Airport in 1983 after retirement from service. Check its current display status when planning your visit.

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Trace the museum’s early years

Follow the collection’s story from the enthusiasts’ group formed in 1977 through the exhibits recorded in 1982 and the move to the present site in 1985.

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Look through the aircraft displays

The museum’s collection includes aircraft and aviation displays. Specific exhibits and access can change, so check current details with the museum.

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Make a day of it

Quick escape · About 1–2 hours

Quick aircraft visit

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Check the museum’s current opening and admission information before travelling.
02
Visit the aircraft and museum displays, prioritising the Vulcan bomber if it is on display and accessible during your visit.
03
Allow time to read about the museum’s beginnings and its move to the present site.

Half day · More than 3 hours

Make a half day of the collection

01
Check current opening, admission and facilities on the museum’s official website.
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Take time to explore the aircraft and indoor displays rather than treating the visit as a brief photo stop.
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Use the collection’s history as a thread: the enthusiasts’ group in 1977, the early exhibits in 1982, the Vulcan’s arrival in 1983 and the move to the present site in 1985.

Verified history

The museum began as an aviation enthusiasts’ group for members of the Eastern Counties Omnibus Company in 1977. Tripadvisor’s account says membership later opened to non-employees and a temporary site was secured at Norwich Airport. The museum’s 1982 exhibits included an Avro Anson, Westland Whirlwind, Sea Vixen and Dassault Mystère IV. A Vulcan bomber arrived in 1983 after retirement from service. The museum moved to its present site in 1985.

Hidden details

The museum began as an enthusiasts’ group — Its origins were in a group formed in 1977 for members of the Eastern Counties Omnibus Company, before membership opened more widely.

The Vulcan arrived under its own power — The visitor-source history says the Vulcan flew into Norwich Airport in 1983 after its retirement from service.

When to go

· Plan around confirmed opening hours; no evidence establishes a best time of day.

The supplied sources do not identify seasonal advantages. This is an indoor and outdoor museum visit, but check current opening and display information before travelling.

Weather may affect comfort around outdoor aircraft; the supplied sources do not specify weather-related access arrangements.

What to look for

Look for the Vulcan bomber and compare the aircraft on display with the collection’s earlier history, including the museum’s 1982 exhibits and its move to the present site in 1985.

The story

Aviation and the development of a local aviation museum

Best time to go

Not season-dependent; check current opening before visiting.

Choose a day when the museum is confirmed open; current opening arrangements should be checked directly before travel.

How long to spend

Half day

Perfect for

Families · Teens · Groups · History lovers

Before you go

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Address

Old Norwich Rd, Horsham St Faith, Norwich NR10 3JF

Phone

+44 1603 893080

Website

cnam.org.uk

Listed hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10am-5pm
Wednesday: 10am-5pm
Thursday: 10am-5pm
Friday: 10am-5pm
Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: 10am-5pm

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Google rating

4.7 · 1,119 reviews

Practical information

Opening & access

Aviation museum beside Norwich Airport. Visitor access is indicated by the museum’s official website and visitor information; check the official site for current opening and admission details before travelling.

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Parking

The source row reports on-site parking and free parking; confirm availability and current arrangements with the museum.

Toilets

The source row lists toilets, including an accessible toilet; check current provision before visiting.

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Food & drink

The source row lists a restaurant; confirm current food service before visiting.

Dogs

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Accessibility

The source row reports a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating and toilet. Check with the museum for current access details and any limitations.

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Cost

Paid