Duxford village, in South Cambridgeshire, has a population of 2,491 (2001 census). The best-known local landmark is the Imperial War Museum Duxford, Europe's premier aviation museum, which also has one of the finest collections of tanks, military vehicles and naval exhibits in the country. This famous heritage site began as an airfield in the First World War and also played a vital role in the Second World War, first as an RAF fighter station and later as an American USAAF fighter base.

Its exhibits include one of the two British assembled pre-production Concordes, a Junkers Ju-52, a B-29 Superfortress and the famous 'Sally B' B-17 Flying Fortress, star of the motion picture 'Memphis Belle'.

Duxford village boasts a 14th Century chapel, built for travellers under the order of John the Baptist, two historic 12th Century churches, St. Peter's and St. John's, of which only St. Peter's is in regular use. There are also picturesque country inns, local shops, Post Office and bank, plus a hotel and bed & breakfast accommodation.

Explore further and you will find intriguing footpaths hidden behind the main streets and a secluded village green surrounded by mature trees and unspoilt historic buildings.

Whether you are a resident of the village or a potential visitor, we hope you will find everything you are looking for on this site. There are sections on local history and churches, as well as information on clubs and societies.

The Parish Council section contains copies of minutes taken by the Parish Clerk. planning and - coming soon - profiles of all Parish Councillors.

You can also find bus and train times, schools, toddler and playgroups, local trades and shops. A utility and service page provides details of the local medical practice, police, fire service and so on.

We have also gathered information on the history of the village. The History Group, whose meeting details can be found in the Clubs section, are in the process of transferring all their old photographs of the village to disc and will soon be available to view via this site.

For visitors to Duxford there are pages on accommodation and food and drink outlets.

This site is self-sufficent and currently attracts over 5,000 visitors a week.