Here is my experience from the last four or five years.
Parking can best be described as variable. I’ve arrived early and been parked (or stuck in a queue) in a field miles from the crowd-line and I’ve arrived late and been parked right by the museum buildings. You will not have a choice where to park so my advice would be arrive early and don’t rely on being near your car. The direction you arrive from will also make a difference and usually you don’t get a choice as to direction you leave!
Flying proper doesn’t start until 13:00 or later so if you arrive early you’ll have time to look round the museum. It will be busy and you’ll probably feel you have rushed it a bit but if you’re only there for the day it is better than nothing. There are also plenty of stalls selling books, models and other stuff.
As has been said the museum closes far too early so everybody is forced to leave at the same time although I did manage to get locked in one of the hangars once, which was great, until the lights went out!
Bring a hat! Four hours of non-stop flying will get you seriously sunburnt (even in England) and it will keep the rain off too.
It may be worth bringing your own food and drink.
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