The Helicopter Museum

The Heliport
Locking Moor Road
Weston-super-Mare
Somerset
BS24 8PP
England

Website

www.helicoptermuseum.co.uk

E-mail

helimuseum@btconnect.com

Telephone

01934 635227

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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.

Venue Type:

Museum, Archive, Transport heritage site

Opening hours

April-October
Wed-Sun 1000-1730
November-March
Wed-Sun 1000-1630
Open Bank Holiday Mondays
Open 7 days for Easter Fortnight and school summer holidays

Closed: Dec 24th, 25th, 26th and Jan 1st

Admission charges

Adult £6.00
Senior citizen and consessionary £5.00
Child aged 4-15 £4.50
Family tickets from £17.00

Getting there

2 miles from junction 21 of the M5.
Just follow the brown propellor signs.

Collection details

Aviation, Land Transport, Science and Technology

Exhibition details are listed below, you may need to scroll down to see them all.
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Helli-Hobbies Model Show

11 August 2013

Radio controlled flying displays.
Model tanks, boats, cars and helicopters.
Arts and crafts.
Demonstrations and 'the build a kit corner' for young model makers.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

10am-5:30pm

Where

The Helicopter Museum

Admission

Adults £6.00
Seniors £5.00
Children £4.50
Family Concessions Available

Website

http://www.helicoptermuseum.co.uk

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Halloween Fun Day

27 October 2013

FREE ADMISSION TO ALL CHILDREN IN HALLOWEEN FANCY DRESS
Meet the monsters, aliens, ghouls and ghosts from the world of TV and film.
Celebrity autograph signings.
Games, exhibitions and activities.
Helicopter flights and open cockpits.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

10am-5:30pm

Where

The Helicopter Museum, Weston-super-Mare

Admission

Free Admission For all Children In Halloween Fancy Dress.
Adults £10.00

Website

http://www.helicoptermuseum.co.uk

Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.
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Stars Of TIme Sci-Fi and Movie Extravaganza

27 — 28 July 2013

An action packed day not to be missed.
Celebrity Autograph Signings including Chris Barrie, Caroline Munro and John Challis.
The Aliens of Dr Who walk through display - "The Corridor Of Monsters".
Meet the stars of Dr Who.
An Audience With The Daleks Live Show
Helicopter Flights and Open Cockpits.
Costumed Characters.
Dealer and trade stands.
Competition To Fly In A Helicopter with Bond Girl Caroline Munro.
007 Autogyro Flight simulator.
Fancy Dress welcome and encouraged.
Memorabilia Auction.
Beware the giant Staypuft Marshmallow Man!!

For further details please visit www.starsoftime.co.uk. '

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

10am-5:30pm

Where

The Helicopter Museum

Admission

Adults £10.00
Children / Concessions £6.50
Family tickets Available

Website

http://www.starsoftime.co.uk

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Wartime Swing Hangar Dance

14 September 2013

Live Band and Vocalists perform wartime swing from the WWII era and American Swing from the Vietnam War era in an authentic aviation setting surrounded by real historic aircraft. Licensed Bar, Large Dance Floor, Evening Buffet. Smart dress requested with period / aviation attire optional.

Suitable for

  • 18+
  • Not suitable for children

When

7:30-11:45pm

Where

The Helicopter Museum

Admission

Tickets £14.00 (includes evening buffet) available from The Helicopter Museum
Telephone 01934 635227

Website

http://www.helicoptermuseum.co.uk

Engineer working on helicopter

Spotters Weekend

21 September 2013

Guided tours of the reserve collection take place throughout the day.
Please bring suitable outside clothing. View over 15 helicopter airframes held as spares or awaiting restoration including the Beatles Helicopter from the film 'A Hard Days Night'.

Suitable for

  • Not suitable for children
  • 18+
  • 16-17

When

11am-4:30pm

Where

The Helicopter Museum

Admission

Usual museum admission charges apply. No extra cost for tours or behind the scenes access.

Website

http://www.helicoptermuseum.co.uk

Engineer working on helicopter

Spotters Weekend

22 September 2013

Guided tours of the reserve collection take place throughout the day.
Please bring suitable outside clothing. View over 15 helicopter airframes held as spares or awaiting restoration including the Beatles Helicopter from the film 'A Hard Days Night'.

Suitable for

  • Not suitable for children
  • 18+
  • 16-17

When

11am-4:30pm

Where

The Helicopter Museum

Admission

Usual museum admission charges apply. No extra cost for tours or behind the scenes access.

Website

http://www.helicoptermuseum.co.uk

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Santa's Arrival By Helicopter !!!

8 December 2013

Visit Santa's Helicopter Grotto, Sit in his famous Sleigh.
Watch Santa arrive by helicopter, test fly a helicopter flight simulator.
Charity stalls, Seasonal Fayre, Competitions and Games.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

10am-4:30pm

Where

The Helicopter Museum

Admission

FREE ENTRY TO ALL CHILDREN
Standard museum admission charges capply to adults.

Website

http://www.helicoptermuseum.co.uk

Getting there

2 miles from junction 21 of the M5.
Just follow the brown propellor signs.

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