The Helicopter Museum

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

2014 Admission Charges
Adults £6.50
O.A.P / Disabled £5.50
Children (4-15) £4.50
Family Tickets Available
GIFT AID AT NO ADDITIONAL COST FOR FREE 12 MONTH RE-ADMISSION.

 Getting there

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

Collection details

Aviation, Land Transport, Science and Technology

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Whirly Birds Fun Day

  • 29 March 2015 10am-5:30pm

FREE MODEL AIRCRAFT KIT FOR THE FIRST 200 VISITING CHILDREN!!
Hold a live owl and meet a variety of birds of prey, bats and other flying creatures.
Nature art workshop - learn how to draw birds and animals.
Wildlife talks.
Paper aeroplane competition.
Flight simulator and open cockpit access.
Helicopter flights
Helicopter nature trail

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

Where

The Helicopter Museum

Admission

Adults £6.50
Seniors £5.50
Children £4.50
Family Concessions Available

Website

http://www.helicoptermuseum.co.uk

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Stars Of TIme Sci-Fi and Movie Extravaganza

  • 2 May 2015 10am-5:30pm

An action packed day not to be missed.
Celebrity Autograph Signings.
Cosplay Competition
Meet the stars of Dr Who.
An Audience With The Daleks.
Helicopter Flights and Open Cockpits.
Costumed Characters.
Dealer and trade stands.
007 Autogyro Flight simulator.
Fancy Dress welcome and encouraged.
Memorabilia Auction.
Movie Cars.
Beware the giant Staypuft Marshmallow Man!!

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

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

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

  • 16 May 2015 7:30-11:45pm

Live Band and Vocalists perform wartime swing from the WWII era and American Swing 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

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

Getting there

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

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