WWII Places to Visit Near London
A practical guide to WWII museums and places to visit near London, including IWM Duxford, the RAF Museum London and The Tank Museum at Bovington.
IWM Duxford
IWM Duxford is a historic airfield and major aviation museum associated with Britain’s wartime aviation story. It is a natural destination for visitors looking for WWII aircraft, Spitfires, historic aircraft and the atmosphere of a working historic airfield.
Royal Air Force Museum London
The Royal Air Force Museum London tells the story of the RAF through a large collection of aircraft and exhibits. It is particularly relevant for visitors interested in British aviation and military history without travelling as far from central London.
The Tank Museum, Bovington
The Tank Museum in Dorset is a major destination for armoured warfare and military history. It is farther from London than the RAF Museum or Duxford, which is why a private car experience can be useful for visitors who want to make the museum the focus of their day.