Twinwood Aviation Museum

Twinwood Aviation Museum Aviation museum covering the second World War and World War 1 with displays on the RAF and 8th USAAF along with the Home Front.

We have several engines recovered from aircraft crash sites along with their unique and often poignant story's. Located on the former World War 11, Royal Air Force Night Fighter training station
RAF Twinwood Farm, now the home of the Glenn Miller Museum and annual festival of Jazz and Swing held every August Bank Holiday weekend. The Twinwood Aviation Museum is housed in the original Flight Office

building, thanks to the generosity of Mr. David Wooding and Twinwood Events Ltd. The museum is funded and maintained solely by volunteers who are aviation enthusiasts and dedicated to the cause of preserving our aviation heritage for future generations. The museum was founded in January 2002, but the members have many years experience in the field of aviation archaeology and research. The main activity of the museum involves the research, location and when feasible recovery of crashed military aircraft of historical importance from the Second World War. The history of each aircraft is researched via U.S. Air Force and Air Ministry documents and reports from which an account and often poignant story of the aircraft and crew may be built up. On the location of a crash site and after obtaining permission from the land owner and a licence from the Ministry of Defence (A legal requirement under the Protection of Military Remains Act 1986) We are then able to locate with the aid of sophisticated metal detectors any remains of the aircraft and then excavate the site. Through the exhibition of such items we aim to create a museum of interest for all ages which can not only be entertaining but educational. We also aim to preserve the memory of those who fought and flew in these aircraft during the war, and to remember the thousands who made the supreme sacrifice by giving their lives to secure our freedom. It is also our aim to illustrate the work of the groundcrews who worked in all weather conditions to prepare arm and maintain the aircraft providing the necessary equipment to ensure victory.

We are open today Sunday 21st June Fathers Day, 10:30 - 16:00A warm welcome awaits, step back into time and explore our ...
21/06/2026

We are open today Sunday 21st June Fathers Day, 10:30 - 16:00
A warm welcome awaits, step back into time and explore our original wartime buildings packed with memorabilia covering all aspects of World War 2 and 1.
A warm welcome awaits you.

Admission £5 Children Under 16 Enter Free
Furry friends welcome on a lead.

This Sunday 21st June, is Father's Day. Why not take your father, Grandfather, Pappy to the "Glenn Miller" Museum and T...
20/06/2026

This Sunday 21st June, is Father's Day. Why not take your father, Grandfather, Pappy to the "Glenn Miller" Museum and Twinwood AviatioMuseum, for an exciting trip into our wartime past.
Explore the original wartime Watch Office, which is home to the Glenn Miller Museum with a vast collection of photographs covering Maj. Glenn Millers time in the UK.
Admission is £5 for Adults and Under 16 Enter free.
Dogs on a lead are most welcome.

Dont forget to visit our friends at the 306th Bombardment Group (H) Museum at nearby Thurleigh, to complete your Father's day out.

We are open 10:30 - 16:00

Over the weekend, Les and Nigel diligently worked on the Spitfire restoration project, focusing on the wings, which nece...
16/06/2026

Over the weekend, Les and Nigel diligently worked on the Spitfire restoration project, focusing on the wings, which necessitated additional filling and rebuilding with P38 and P40 , followed by meticulous sanding. The air scoops, situated beneath the wings, also required comprehensive refurbishment.

On Sunday, we had the pleasure of hosting esteemed paranormal investigator Adrian Perkins, also known as the "Ghost Dete...
15/06/2026

On Sunday, we had the pleasure of hosting esteemed paranormal investigator Adrian Perkins, also known as the "Ghost Detective, at our museum.
Adrian and his team conducted a series of thorough investigations into the numerous reports of paranormal activity at our institution, which have been documented by both staff and visitors over the years.
His book, "Ghost Detective 11, provides a captivating account of these investigations. We are excited to announce that Adrian has recently released a new instalment in his series, available as of June 6th, which delves deeper into the realm of the supernatural and covers details on his new investigations from around the country.
To learn more about Adrian's work, please visit his website at ghost-detective.com or connect with him on Facebook, or at [email protected].
Stay tuned to our page for updates on our upcoming Ghost Walks event, scheduled for September 2026.

15/06/2026

On Sunday we were delighted to welcome the Clapham, ukulele group, who very kindly entertained our visitors with wonderful tunes from the 1940,s.

The Glenn Miller Museum is open today 10:30 - 16.00.A very warm welcome awaits.
14/06/2026

The Glenn Miller Museum is open today 10:30 - 16.00.
A very warm welcome awaits.

The Spitfire restoration project is progressing satisfactorily, with extensive filling and sanding currently underway.It...
13/06/2026

The Spitfire restoration project is progressing satisfactorily, with extensive filling and sanding currently underway.
It is essential that the filling is meticulously sanded down prior to any painting.
Similar to the ME109 restoration project, numerous hours of sanding will be required to achieve optimal results.

We were pleased to welcome a coach tour from Yorkshire today, and we appreciate the numerous complimentary remarks about...
07/06/2026

We were pleased to welcome a coach tour from Yorkshire today, and we appreciate the numerous complimentary remarks about our museum.
It was a delight to host visitors from various locations, including Bedfordshire as well as a couple from Australia who made a special effort to visit us before returning home. We are grateful for the opportunity to meet each of you and appreciate your support in our mission to preserve aviation heritage for future generations.

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The Museums are open today from 10:30 to 16:00.Admission prices are £5 for adults, with free entry for children under 16...
07/06/2026

The Museums are open today from 10:30 to 16:00.
Admission prices are £5 for adults, with free entry for children under 16.
We welcome furry friends on a lead.
Explore our historic wartime buildings, featuring an extensive collection of World War 2 memorabilia, as well as a charming toy museum with a working model railway.
We cater to diverse interests.
A warm welcome awaits.

The Museums are open this Sunday 7th June 10:30 - 16.00.Admission is Adults £5 Children Under 16 Enter free.Dogs welcome...
06/06/2026

The Museums are open this Sunday 7th June 10:30 - 16.00.
Admission is Adults £5 Children Under 16 Enter free.
Dogs welcome on a lead.

Address

Glenn Miller Museum Twinwood Road, Clapham
Bedford
MK416AB

Opening Hours

10:30am - 4pm

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