Gold for RAF Museum Midlands

The Cosford attraction has achieved the highest possible accreditation awarded through a VisitEngland scheme

The RAF Museum Midlands is delighted to announce it has officially achieved the Gold Award, the highest accreditation awarded by the VisitEngland Visitor Attraction Quality Assessment Scheme. The honours are designed to celebrate excellence within the visitor attraction sector.

The Cosford, Shropshire-based museum is one of only 30 visitor experiences to receive the highest honour in the 2021 to 2022 awards, where a total of 97 businesses across the country were recognised for going the extra mile to provide a high quality day out. Accolades are given for five categories: Welcome, Best Told Story, Quality Food & Drink, Hidden Gem, and Gold for the overall winners.

The RAF Museum scored consistently high levels of visitor experience ratings across a range of areas. Operations manager Alan Edwards described the accolade as “hugely gratifying” and felt that it offered “recognition of the efforts we make to provide a first-class day out for our visitors.”

“It will spur us on to continue making improvements,” he added, “ensuring that we remain a top attraction for many years to come. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate our 50th anniversary than with a Gold Award!” The museum is open from 10am daily and admission is free.

The RAF Museum’s Alan Edwards (centre) with visitor experience assistants Louise Hammond and Charlie Cooper
The RAF Museum’s Alan Edwards (centre) with visitor experience assistants Louise Hammond and Charlie Cooper RAF MUSEUM