Friday 3 July 2020

Imperial War Museums - Don't miss your chance to sit in a Spitfire! Brand new experiences at IWM

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Look out
LOOK OUT!
NEW ACTIVITIES INCOMING
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We are so excited to share with you our brand new programme of events taking place across IWM London, IWM North, IWM Duxford and Churchill War Rooms.

Discover more with expert-led talks and tours, learn new skills with our creative workshops or be centre of the action with after-hours immersive experiences.

Take a look at some highlights below or visit our website for the full list of activity.

All August slots for Sit in a Spitfire have now sold out so book now to avoid disappointment. 
Yoga at IWM London
YOGA
AT IWM LONDON
15 October 2020

Take part in a 75-minute vinyasa flow class in IWM London’s soaring and inspiring atrium.

Accessible for all abilities including beginners, the class will be led by an experienced teacher from East of Eden Yoga.


 
 
RELAX
Churchill War Rooms
OPERATION BLACK DOOR
26 November 2020

Enter a secret world and change the course of history.

This winter, take part in Operation Black Door, a brand-new immersive after-hours experience within the labyrinth corridors of Churchill War Rooms. Solve a series of unique challenges and see if you have what it takes to defeat the enemy.
 
DISCOVER
Duxford Dash
DUXFORD DASH
13 September 2020


Race past world-famous aircraft in the first ever Duxford Dash, taking place on the airfield that first saw Spitfires fly.

Perfect for all abilities, including fun runners and beginners, choose from either a 5km or 10km route - both chip-timed, flat and fast!
 
GET SET, GO!
Sit in our Spitfire
SIT IN OUR SPITFIRE
Selected dates from September (all August dates sold out)

Join one of our expert IWM guides in a unique opportunity to sit inside the cockpit of an airworthy combat veteran Mark 1 Spitfire.

Immerse yourself in the conditions experienced by Fighter Command, while learning more about the history of this fascinating aircraft.
 
TAKE A SEAT
 
Battle of Britain
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BATTLE OF BRITAIN 80
This year marks 80 years since the Battle of Britain.

To commemorate this anniversary, we've a range of different events taking place at IWM Duxford. Join us there and learn more about 'The Few' who protected Britain from invasion eight decades ago. 
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Staying safe
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KEEPING YOU SAFE
Your safety is our priority. We’ve created these new events with careful consideration and in accordance with current Government advice. Find out more about our social distancing and hygiene and safety measures on each event page.
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