Helicopter Museum
The Heliport
Locking Moor Road
Weston-super-Mare
Somerset
BS22 8PL
England
Website
Telephone
01934 635227
Fax
01934 645230
This unique collection of over 70 helicopters and autogyros forms the world’s largest dedicated rotorcraft museum and the only one in the United Kingdom. Full-size aircraft are backed up by displays on the history and development of the helicopter.
Helicopters in the collection include two of the Queens Flight, Russian Hind Attack helicopter, and World Speed Record holder.
All exhibits are undercover and there are talking boxes to accompany some of the helicopters.
Throughout the year there are Open Cockpit days and Helicopter Experience Flights. Free, guided tours are available for groups. There is a helicopter themed children’s outdoor play area.
Film theatre on site.
Classroom available for school bookings.
Function room available for conferences and parties.
A unique venue for corporate events and concerts.
Contact the museum for further information.
Venue Type:
Museum
The Heliport
Locking Moor Road
Weston-super-Mare
Somerset
BS22 8PL
England
Website
Telephone
01934 635227
Fax
01934 645230
Collection details
Aviation, Land Transport, Science and Technology
Collections services
- General guide to collections available
- Object identification and/or written enquiry service
- Public access available to collections information
- Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
The Heliport
Locking Moor Road
Weston-super-Mare
Somerset
BS22 8PL
England
Website
Telephone
01934 635227
Fax
01934 645230
'Back To The Blitz' for 'Museums At Night'
On the evening of Saturday 15th May 2010 The Helicopter Museum will go BACK TO THE BLITZ for Museums at Night 2010.
As air raid sirens sound and giant searchlights illuminate the exhibition hangar over 50 flight simulators will link up to recreate a gigantic air battle over the bombed ruins of London. Also look out for members of The Home Guard and shot down German pilots around the museum!
The Museum NAAFI Café will be serving mugs of tea, hot stew and authentic period home made cakes throughout the evening.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- All ages
When
10am-9pm
Where
The Helicopter Museum
Admission
Adults £5.50
Children ( 5 -16 ) £3.50
Concessions £4.50
Family ( 2+2 ) £15.50
Family ( 2 + 3 ) £17.50
Flight Simulator Convention 2010
50 flight simulators will be demonstrating the controls and manoeuvrability of a myriad aircraft including helicopters, fighter jets and passenger airliners. The main attraction will be the incredible head to head ‘Spitfire vs Messershmidt’ dogfight simulator. Climb into a reconstructed cockpit of the two aircraft and engage in a simulated dogfight over a London skyline using the very latest in flight sim technology.
Also there will be real helicopters landing and taking off from the museums helipad , flights around the Weston Coastline and non stop big screen action courtesy of The Virtual RAF Battle of Britain Flypasts.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- All ages
When
10am-5:30pm
Where
The Helicopter Museum
Admission
Adults £5.50
Concessions £4.50
Children £3.50
Family ( 2+2 ) £15.50
Family ( 2+3 ) £17.50
BAC100 Hangar Dance with 'Swing Fever'
The Helicopter Museum is hosting a special one night only Hangar Dance on the evening of September 18th. Doors will open at 7.30pm and guests will be able to dance the evening away to the swinging sounds of the 1940’s and 1950’s in an authentic aviation hangar surrounded by real historic aircraft.
Performing live will be ‘Swing Fever’, a jazz and swing band who have performed all around the world including Ned Kelly’s famous jazz club in Hong Kong and for Her Majesty The Queen in 2007.
Smart dress is requested with period / aviation attire optional.
Suitable for
- Not suitable for children
When
7:30-11pm
Where
The Helicopter Museum
Admission
Tickets will go on sale later in the year and can be purchased from either The Helicopter Museum on 01934 635227 or Weston-super-Mare TIC on 01934 888800.
The Heliport
Locking Moor Road
Weston-super-Mare
Somerset
BS22 8PL
England
Website
Telephone
01934 635227
Fax
01934 645230
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