点评:Getting to the Imperial War Museum Duxford was simple enough, being just off the A14, and we had no problem finding a parking space. We visited on a Friday around lunchtime and parking was free, which was a nice bonus.
Initially, I thought the admission price was quite expensive, but after spending the day there and seeing just how much there is to explore, I have to say it was definitely worth the money. My only criticism is that I feel there should be concessions for serving military personnel and veterans. This is a place that celebrates and values the armed forces, so I think it would be a great gesture to offer reduced admission for those who have served.
I would definitely recommend bringing your own packed lunch and refreshments. The food and drinks on site are quite expensive and, in my opinion, the quality doesn’t really justify the price.
I would also strongly recommend allowing a full day for your visit, as there is a huge amount to see. Hanger 1 and especially Hanger 5, the American Air Museum, were fantastic and packed with history and incredible aircraft.
A special mention has to go to the volunteers. They were incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and happy to chat and answer questions. A particular shout-out to Ian in the US hangar, who went above and beyond and really added to our experience. People like him make places like Duxford even more special.
We were also lucky enough to see Hurricanes and Spitfires flying around, which was absolutely brilliant and really brought the history to life. Getting the opportunity to board Concorde was another fantastic experience and definitely one of the highlights of the day.
The one area that really disappointed me was the gift shop. I found it very expensive and, unfortunately, there wasn’t really much that caught my eye or made me want to buy anything. I think there is definitely room for improvement there.
Overall, despite a few areas that could be improved, we had a wonderful experience at Duxford. There is so much history, so many incredible aircraft and plenty to keep you interested throughout the day. I would definitely recommend a visit, especially if you’re interested in military history and aviation.
翻译:前往杜克斯福德帝国战争博物馆十分便利,它就在A14公路旁,我们也很轻松地找到了停车位。我们是在周五中午左右参观的,当时停车是免费的,这真是个意外的惊喜。
起初,我觉得门票价格有些贵,但在那里待了一整天后,看到有这么多值得观赏的内容,我不得不承认这绝对物有所值。我唯一的建议就是:我认为应该为现役军人及退伍军人提供优惠措施。这里是一个崇尚并尊重武装部队的地方,因此为这些曾经服役过的人提供门票折扣无疑会是一个非常好的举措。
我强烈建议自带午餐和饮料。景区内售卖的食物和饮品价格相当昂贵,而且在我看来,其品质也实在配不上这个价位。我强烈建议预留一整天的时间来参观,因为这里有太多值得一看的内容了。1号机库,尤其是5号机库——即美国航空博物馆,简直棒极了,里面充满了历史气息与各种令人惊叹的飞机。
在此必须特别感谢那些志愿者们。他们极其友善且知识渊博,乐于与人交谈并解答各种问题。尤其要表扬美国机库里的伊恩,他尽心尽责,切实提升了我们的参观体验。像他这样的人让达克斯福德这样的地方显得愈发特别。
我们还有幸目睹了“飓风”战斗机和“喷火”战斗机在空中飞行,那真是太精彩了,让历史仿佛活了过来。能够登上“协和”式客机也是一次极为美妙的体验,绝对是当天最难忘的时刻之一。
唯一让我感到失望的地方就是纪念品商店。我觉得那里的商品价格实在太贵了,可惜……其实并没有什么特别吸引我眼球或让我产生购买欲望的东西。我觉得在这方面肯定还有改进的空间。
总的来说,虽然有些地方可以改进,但我们在达克斯福德的体验还是非常棒的。那里有丰富的历史底蕴、众多令人惊叹的飞机,还有大量能让人一整天都兴致盎然的内容。我绝对推荐大家去参观,尤其是对那些对军事历史和航空感兴趣的人而言。