Nottles Park, Davidstow, Camelford PL32 9YF
Davidstow Airfield and Cornwall at War Museum
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6.7
Wildland
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Why it's Wildland
6.7A substantial, largely undercover museum exploring Cornwall during wartime, set at Davidstow Airfield on the exposed moorland near Camelford. The museum also offers seasonal, bookable airfield tours.
The draw is the unusual combination of a wide-ranging wartime collection and its Davidstow setting. With most of the museum under cover and a minimum two-hour visit advised by the museum, it offers a substantial, weather-resilient stop; the airfield tour adds a more place-specific dimension when available.
Atmospheric · Historic
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The experience
Allow at least two hours for the extensive, mostly undercover museum. If visiting between July and the end of September, check whether the Thursday-afternoon airfield tour is running and book ahead.
Things to do
Explore the Cornwall at War Museum
Allow at least two hours to explore the extensive museum, which the museum says is 95% under cover.
At least 2 hours
Take a seasonal airfield tour
The museum lists tours in its crew bus on Thursdays at 2pm from July to the end of September. Booking is essential; check current availability and arrangements with the museum.
Pause in the NAAFI
Use the on-site self-service NAAFI for hot or cold drinks and crisps, with seating and WW2 newspapers to read.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · At least 2 hours
The museum visit
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Visit the museum and allow at least two hours, as advised by the museum.
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Take a break in the on-site self-service NAAFI, which offers hot and cold drinks and crisps.
Half day · At least 2 hours, plus tour time
Add the airfield tour
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Explore the museum at your own pace.
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If visiting between July and the end of September, check whether the Thursday 2pm airfield tour is running.
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Book the tour in advance; the museum says booking is essential.
Verified history
The supplied sources identify this as the Cornwall at War Museum and describe its wartime collection, but provide no substantiated dates, named people or specific historical events for a fuller site history. The museum also offers tours of Davidstow Airfield; check with the museum for details of the airfield’s history and what the tour covers.
Hidden details
A mostly undercover visit — The museum says 95% of the site is under cover, making the collection a practical option in unsettled weather.
WW2 newspapers in the NAAFI — The museum says visitors can read WW2 newspapers in the seating area of its self-service NAAFI.
When to go
· For the airfield tour, the museum lists Thursdays at 2pm from July to the end of September. Check current arrangements before visiting.
The museum lists airfield tours only from July to the end of September. Its largely undercover collection is less exposed to weather than an outdoor-only visit.
The museum says 95% of the site is under cover. Check local weather and the museum’s current visitor information, especially if planning the airfield tour.
What to look for
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Explore the museum’s wartime displays at an unhurried pace
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look out for the WW2 newspapers available in the NAAFI seating area. On a separately booked airfield tour, take in the airfield itself with the museum’s guide.
The story
Cornwall during wartime; Davidstow Airfield
Best time to go
The museum states that airfield tours run on Thursday afternoons from July to the end of September. Check the official site for current museum opening and admission information before visiting.
For the airfield tour, the museum lists Thursday afternoons from July to the end of September. The museum says last admission is one hour before closing; check its current visitor information before setting out.
How long to spend
Half day
Perfect for
History lovers · Families
Before you go
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Listed hours
- Monday: 10am-5pm
- Tuesday: 10am-5pm
- Wednesday: 10am-5pm
- Thursday: 10am-5pm
- Friday: 10am-5pm
- Saturday: 10am-5pm
- Sunday: 10am-5pm
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Practical information
Opening & access
The museum’s website provides visitor information and directions. It states that parking is inside the red gates and advises visitors not to park outside. Check current opening and admission details before travelling.
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Parking
The museum states there is spacious parking inside the red gates and advises visitors not to park outside.
Toilets
Wheelchair-accessible toilet listed in supplied Google place information; confirm availability before visiting.
Food & drink
On-site self-service NAAFI with hot and cold drinks and crisps, according to the museum website.
Dogs
Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome, according to the museum website.
Accessibility
Supplied Google place information lists a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating and toilet. Check with the museum about the suitability of the whole visit for your needs.
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Cost
Paid; check current admission price
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Around Davidstow Airfield and Cornwall at War Museum
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
