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Events and shows (including Duxford) in and around Cambridgeshire 2010

Don't forget you can stay at Highfield Farm Touring Park when you visit these events, so book your pitch early.

Please Note: For tickets to all these events please contact the venue direct and not Highfield Farm, thank you.
All dates are correct at time of being placed on this website, please confirm date and event details for venue before
making travel arrangements. Events may be cancelled or event dates may be subject to alteration.
Call visitcambridge.org on 0871 226 8006 or International: +44 1223 464732 for more information.

  • Cambridge in the 1960s 18th May to 29 August at the Cambridge and County Folk Museum Celebrate the Sixties Cambridge style! Held at the Cambridge & County Folk Museum, Cambridge in the 1960s is a nostalgic look at that bygone decade, with a whole host of Sixties ephemera detailing what life in Cambridge was like at the time. Tue-Sat 10.30am-5pm; Sun 2pm-5pm. £3.50, concessions £2, children £1. For more information visit www.folkmuseum.org.uk or phone +44 (0) 1223 355 159. Please check before visiting.

  • Nene Valley Railway Thomas and The Travelling Post Office Weekend 4th and 5th September Come and meet Postie Pete as he welcomes you onboard the Travelling Post Office coaches at Wansford, with Thomas at the front of the train. Advanced Booking Only. Tickets available from 31st July. www.nvr.org.uk for more information. and timetable.

  • Cambridge Dragon Boat Festival 11th September at the River Cam, Fen Ditton Dragon-boat racing is an ancient Chinese tradtion, where large teams of rowers compete on vessels each with its own drummers. A fun, friendly event, this festival on the River Cam welcomes participants of any level and supports East Anglia's Children's Hospices. The Cambridge Dragon Boat Festival is open to everyone and more than 50 crews regularly register to battle it out over the 250m race course, with many hundreds more spectators gathering to watch and cheer from the riverbanks. For more information visit www.dragonboatfestivals.co.uk/cambridge/event.html

  • East of England Showground Peterborough - The East of England Autumn Show Sunday, October 10th. Expect to see thousands of animals of all shapes and sizes, from small livestock exhibits including mice and fancy rats to special displays of rare and endangered livestock breeds. Returning for it’s second year, the East of England Giant Vegetable Competition will show the fruits of a season of hard work by the region’s vegetable growers. Tel: 01733 234451 or visit www.eastofengland.org.uk formore information.

  • East of England Showground Peterborough - The National Festival of Railway Modelling 16th to 17th October Telephone 01778 391123 or visit www.brmodelling.co.uk for more information.
2010 Duxford events. Don't forget to stay with us when you visit any of these events, please book your pitch early as these events are very popular and many visitors stay at Highfield. For Duxford events Contact 01223 499321 or website www.iwm.org.uk for more details, prices and conformation of dates, NOT Highfield Farm. Please check before making your journey. Ticket hotline Tel. 01223 499353.
PLEASE NOTE. All flying is subject to weather, serviceability and operational commitments
  • Duxford Events for 2010

  • The Wright Flyer Exhibition 9th March 2009 to 31st December 2010 Imperial War Museum Duxford commemorates this unique moment in history with a new exhibition showcasing an original piece of fabric taken from the Flyer, the aircraft in which the Wright Brothers made their inaugural flight. Sitting in the upstairs foyer entrance to AirSpace, Duxford's remarkable exhibition of British and Commonwealth aviation, this new exhibition will present a stunning start to the Duxford journey of discovery.

  • Tank Demonstrations and Tank Rides 4th April to 3rd October 2010 Tank Demonstrations and Tank Rides. The APC-FV432 has been in service with the Forces for nearly 40 years, and is due to remain in service until 2030. In conjunction with Duxford Aviation Society Military Vehicle Section, Imperial War Museum Duxford offers exciting and unique tank demonstrations and tank ride experiences. The demonstrations are a rare opportunity for all to see tanks and support vehicles in movement and sound! while the rides on the mighty APC-FV432 are sure to provide fantastic memories for both passengers and the viewing public. In 2010, the demonstrations and rides will take place next to the Land Warfare Hall on the following dates: Sunday 4 and Monday 5 April, Sunday 2 and Monday 3 May, Sunday 30 and Monday 31 May, Sunday 25 July, Sunday 29 and Monday 30 August, Sunday 26 September, Sunday 3 October.

  • American Air Day 20th August American Air Day showcases the work of the United States Air Force in Europe, and in particular, the Third Air Force, partially based in the United Kingdom. This family-friendly day comprises a rich mix of flying and ground-based activities. This fantastic day acknowledges the historic link between Duxford and the United States Air Force that dates back to 1918.

  • The Battle of Britain Air Show 4th September and 5th September IWM Duxford presents an evocative commemoration of the aerial battle that proved the strategic turning point in the Second World War. The Battle of Britain Air Show remembers the pilots and aircraft synonymous with this renowned aerial conflict, including pilots who came from across the globe to fight for world freedom.

  • Autumn Air Show 10th October Closing the UK’s air show season, Duxford’s Autumn Air Show features superb modern and historic aircraft in an array of aerobatics and stunning displays. On the ground, there will be activities for all ages, including funfair rides, bungee trampolines, tank rides and demonstrations. Tickets for the Autumn Air Show are on sale now!

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