Directions to Expeditional Bus Driving Experience

Our driving experiences take place at North Weald Airfield in Epping. The full address is:

North Weald Airfield
Merlin Way
North Weald
Essex
CM16 6HR

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By Car: If you are using a sat-nav system please note the postcode covers a large area and might not bring you to the correct entrance gate. If using Google Maps search for North Weald Market.

From the M11 at junction 7 follow the A414 towards Chelmsford. At the first roundabout follow signs for the ‘Airfield’ or ‘North Weald Marke't’ by taking the second exit onto Rayley Lane. At the roundabout take the second exit onto Merlin Way. You will pass the entrance on the opposite side of the road. Circumnavigate the next roundabout to double back to the main entrance gate.

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Public Transport: The closest tube station is Epping on the Central Line. Route 420 runs between Epping Station and Ongar, alight at Hurricane Way stop for the airfield. Walk towards Hanger 1 with the airfield Museum to your left, at the end turn right along a gated footpath with Booker to your right, this will join Merlin Way, follow the road ahead you will reach a roundabout and Gate A for the airfield perimeter, this is usually locked, continue down the to the control tower and main entrance and enter at Gate B, reporting to security. Once inside the perimeter, double back towards Kings Transport and look for our buses to the right.

By Plane: Please see details for landing at North Weald Airport

once ON SITE

Once you enter the main security gate, follow the marked service road to the left, after a few hundred meters you will see our experience on the large tarmac area on the right. Look for our signs and grey Bendy Bus reception. Remember to arrive around 30 minutes before your start time in order to settle in. We will start with your safety and techniques briefing which must be completed before your driving session.

IMPORTANT SITE SAFETY

Please note you must not walk around other areas of the site as other activities maybe taking place which you are unaware of. The West side of the site is a Live operating airfield including taxiways and a runway. Please report to our reception upon arrival for more safety details and site information.