Travel & Hotel Information.
Whether you're travelling from near or far, take a look at the information you need to make your journey to the Genium X4 launch event as easy as possible. From travel tips to hotel recommendations, we've got you covered.
Getting There:
The RAF Museum Midlands is located in Cosford (just 30 minutes from Birmingham) and getting there is quick and easy whichever way you decide to travel.
Address:
Royal Air Force Museum Midlands, Lysander Ave, Cosford, Shifnal TF11 8UP, United Kingdom
By Rail
Cosford is located on the Birmingham to Shrewsbury line (via Wolverhampton) then a half a mile walk. There is no footpath alongside the road. Cosford station is unmanned with flights of steps from both platforms. Alternatively, the Royal Air Force Museum Midlands is a 20-minute drive from the larger Telford Central Train Station. Please check timetable and with rail operators including West Midlands Railway before travel.
By Rail
Cosford is located on the Birmingham to Shrewsbury line (via Wolverhampton) then a half a mile walk. There is no footpath alongside the road. Cosford station is unmanned with flights of steps from both platforms. Alternatively, the Royal Air Force Museum Midlands is a 20-minute drive from the larger Telford Central Train Station. Please check timetable and with rail operators including West Midlands Railway before travel.
By Road
Cosford is centrally located with good motorway access from the M6 southbound (Junction 12) via the A5, one mile from junction 3 on the M54 for northbound travellers. The Museum is only thirty minutes from the centre of Birmingham and ten minutes from Telford. Parking is free for the duration of the event. Please give your registration on the day to the venue staff when you arrive. There will be signage for you to follow to the correct parking zone
From the south leave M6 at junction 10a
From the north leave M6 at junction 12 and follow A5 west
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By Taxi
For those needing a taxi to reach the RAF Museum, Telford Central station has a taxi rank. If you prefer to pre-book, here are some contacts:
Station Oakengates: 01952 616161
Telford: 01952 610808
Central Cars: 01952 501050
Please note, there is no taxi rank at Cosford station. However, you can pre-book a car using the numbers above or request an Uber on your arrival.
By Bus
The nearest bus stop is the Cosford Garage, approximately a 1 mile walk to the Museum gates.
Nearby Hotels:
There are a few hotels in Cosford or Shifnal, but if you need more choices, nearby Telford offers many options. Some of these include:
Park House Hotel
Park House Hotel
Park Street
Shifnal
Shropshire
TF11 9BA
Website: https://www.parkhousehotelshifnal.co.uk/
Approx. 5 miles from RAF Cosford
The Telford Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
The Telford Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
Great Hay Drive
Telford
TF7 4DT
Website: https://www.telfordhotelgolfresort.co.uk/
Approx. 10 miles from RAF Cosford
Park House Hotel
Park House Hotel
Park Street
Shifnal
Shropshire
TF11 9BA
Website: https://www.parkhousehotelshifnal.co.uk/
Approx. 5 miles from RAF Cosford
Haughton Hall Hotel
Haughton Hall Hotel
Haughton Lane
Telford
TF11 8HG
Website: https://haughtonhall.com/
Approx. 5.5 miles from RAF Cosford
Holiday Inn Telford Ironbridge
Holiday Inn Telford Ironbridge
Telford International Centre
Telford
TF3 4EH
Website: https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/telford/teluk/hoteldetail
Approx. 8 miles from RAF Cosford
Mercure Telford Centre Hotel
Mercure Telford Centre Hotel
Forge Gate
Telford Centre
TF3 4NA
Website: https://all.accor.com/hotel/B537/index.en.shtml
Approx. 8.5 miles from RAF Cosford
The Telford Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
The Telford Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
Great Hay Drive
Telford
TF7 4DT
Website: https://www.telfordhotelgolfresort.co.uk/
Approx. 10 miles from RAF Cosford
Park House Hotel
Park House Hotel
Park Street
Shifnal
Shropshire
TF11 9BA
Website: https://www.parkhousehotelshifnal.co.uk/
Approx. 5 miles from RAF Cosford