Since March 2022, Negus has been open to the public for self-guided tours. Guests are able to wander around the aircraft for up to an hour, observing all the original features of the aircraft and discovering our alterations to the World Traveler (Economy) Cabin. Tours are hosted on most Wednesdays and Saturdays, subject to availability.

On very limited days, the Flight Deck of our unique 'Negus' British Airways 747 is opened for the public to view. Tickets for these days are limited and must be pre-booked via the link below. Regular tours do not take place on these days, only Cockpit tickets are able to be purchased for these selected dates. In addition to being able to go in the cockpit, the rest of the aircraft will be open as usual for a self-guided tour

Britannia Series 253 C.Mk1 XM496 ‘Regulus’ ( the very last Britannia to fly) is located in the heart of rural Gloucestershire at Cotswold Airport near Kemble and can be viewed on the public open days.  The preservation of “The Whispering Giant”, as the Britannia is affectionately known,  has been a labour of love for all the volunteers who have taken XM496 from being close to being scrapped to a restored, although un-flyable, aircraft. For further details of the XM496 story please visit this page where you will find details of the restoration.

Spitfire rides departing from picturesque Cotswold Airport provide breathtaking scenery and first class facilities. Flights begin again on May 2nd and run throughout the Summer. Within easy reach of the M4 and M5, located between London and Bristol, Cotswold Airport is the gateway for Spitfire flights over the Severn Estuary, Cotswold Hills with views across Bath, Bristol and even the Welsh coast. See the Cotswolds, a Protected landscape and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. We operate the UK's largest fleet of 2 seat Spitfires, backed up with full engineering support and spares.

Where better to enjoy the thrills and romance of the all time classic Top Gun than under the wings of a Boing 747 on the grounds of a live aerodrome. After the success of last year's event, the open air cinema experience returns to Cotswold Airport on Friday 9th August. If you’re up for a back-to-back two-night fix of open-air Top Gun movies with a discount on single-show prices, click here for our Top Gun and Top Gun: Maverick Two-Nighter ticket! Seating Types: Premium Deckchair Seats – deckchairs in premium positions close to the screen. Bring Your Own Seat Adult…

We’re back for a second night at the brilliant Cotswold Airport with an open-air screening of the jaw-dropping TOP GUN: MAVERICK and we can’t wait to buzz the tower all over again! There’s no better location for this high-octane thrill ride, with our screen positioned in the shadow of the huge and impressive B747 Negus, a former British Airways aircraft that now has a permanent home at Cotswold Airport. Don’t think, just do! If you’re up for a back-to-back two-night fix of open-air Top Gun movies with a discount on single-show prices, click here for our Top Gun and Top…

While Christmas may seem a long way off, you have to get in early to secure your seat for THE experience of the Season! Listed as one of the Times’ Top 7 Festive Days Out 2023, The Flight Before Christmas takes off once again at Cotswold Airport in November 2024. The Worlds only Christmas Grotto based in a Boeing 747 provides a unique festive experience for the whole family. This is a world-first experience that’s guaranteed to create unforgettable memories. Further information and tickets can be found online here.