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BDAC is a hands-on aviation museum where visitors are encouraged to get up close to the exhibits.

During your visit, you can:

Sit in and view many of our powered aircraft cockpits at close range

Take a guided tour with our knowledgeable and friendly volunteers

Watch live restoration and maintenance work on aircraft

Wander freely around the collection of aircraft, cockpits, weapons, trials equipment, and models

Take as many photographs as you like

Visit our shop, which sells a range of aviation-related items

Please see the Exhibits pages for details of what may be available to view on the day of your visit.

Opening Times

Summer Opening

(18 Feb 2026 – 4 Nov 2026)

Day-by-day opening times for the Summer Opening period
Day	Times
Monday	Closed*
Tuesday	10:00 – 17:00*
Wednesday	10:00 – 17:00*
Thursday	10:00 – 17:00*
Friday	10:00 – 17:00*
Saturday	10:00 – 17:00*
Sunday	10:00 – 17:00*

Bank Holiday Mondays: Open 10:00 – 17:00.

Closed: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day.

*Provisional: Dates and times marked with “*” may be subject to change.

Ticket Prices

Guide Prices

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
Adult	£9.50 per ticket
Child	£6.50 per ticket
Children under 5	Free
Family (2 adults, 2 children)	£25.50 per ticket
Senior/Student/Serving members of HM forces	£8.00 per ticket

Concession price applies to seniors, students and serving members of HM forces with ID.

Annual tickets available twice the above price (visit as many times as you wish for a year).

Groups of 10+: 25% reduction for Pre-Organised Parties of more than 10 people
(adult supervisors of children groups at child price).

Where We Are

BDAC map We are located in Hangar 1 South, Old Sarum Airfield, Old Sarum, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 6DZ.

Just off the A345, 5 miles south of Amesbury, 2 miles north of Salisbury

Note: We are NOT on the MOD Boscombe Down Airfield.

Directions from the A303:

1. At the Countess roundabout (junction of the A303 and A345) take the south bound A345 towards Salisbury for 5.2 miles.

2. At the roundabout take the third exit A345 towards Salisbury.

3. At the 2nd roundabout take the second exit onto Portway

4. At the next roundabout take the second exit onto Portway.

5. At the traffic lights turn right onto Lancaster Road – Sarum Business Park.

6. At the end of the road take the sharp left turn.

7. Take the next right turn (between the hangars), Hangar 1 South is on your right at the far end.

8. Turn right at the end (in front of the Comet).

9. The public car park is on the airfield side in front of the low buildings.

10. The entrance is through the western doorway in the low buildings.

Directions from Salisbury:

1. At the Castle roundabout (junction of the A36 and A345) take the north bound A345 towards Amesbury for 1.6 miles.

2. At the roundabout take the third exit onto Portway.

3. Continue at step 4 above.

Visitor Info

What to Expect When You Visit BDAC

Opening Times

Summer Opening

Ticket Prices

Guide Prices

Where We Are

Group Visits