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Solway Aviation Museum
The Solway Aviation Museum, on the same site as Carlisle Airport, has an interesting collection of aircraft, aviation artefacts and displays reflecting Britain's contribution to aircraft design since the 1930s.
The exhibits include a DeHavilland Vampire, Sikorsky Helicopter and an English Electric Canberra. You can sit in the cockpit of an impressive Avro Vulcan bomber, discover Britain's part in the space race with the Blue Streak rocket or take a nostalgic journey back to wartime Cumberland and the men and women who served in the RAF during the Second World War.
At a glance
• Excellent range of historic aircraft, aviation artefacts and displays
• Reflects Britain's contribution to aircraft design since 1930s
• See a range of historic aircraft
• Discover information on the Blue Streak rocket
• Journey back to wartime Cumberland
• Reflects Britain's contribution to aircraft design since 1930s
• See a range of historic aircraft
• Discover information on the Blue Streak rocket
• Journey back to wartime Cumberland
Accommodation...
Looking for a romantic weekend, Short Break, or family holiday? Whatever your budget, there's no shortage of accommodation in Carlisle, with hotels, hostels, self-catering or country-based campsites. More details...
Eating out...
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There are eateries to suit every taste, including vegetarian and gluten-free, and options for every budget. Restaurants, cafes, bars and sandwich shops, you will not be disappointed.More details...
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