The Helicopter Museum
The Helicopter Museum
The Heliport
Locking Moor Road
Weston-super-Mare
Somerset
BS24 8PP
England
Website
Telephone
01934 635227
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
Spotters Weekend
- 20 — 21 September 2014 11am-4:30pm
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
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
Open Cockpit Festival
- 3 August 2014 10am-5:30pm
- 6 August 2014 10am-5:30pm
- 10 August 2014 10am-5:30pm
- 13 August 2014 10am-5:30pm
- 20 August 2014 10am-5:30pm
- 27 August 2014 10am-5:30pm
- 31 August 2014 10am-5:30pm
To celebrate the Helicopter Museum's 25th Anniversary an assortment of aircraft (previously never opened to the public) will be open and available for cockpit access. Aircraft include the Huey, Hind Russian Gunship and Agusta 109. Please refer to website for information and for which aircraft are open each Sunday and Wednesday.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
Admission
No charge for Open Cockpit Access. Admission: Adults £6.00. Children (4-15) £4.50. Family (2 Adults / 2 Children) £17.00. Family (2 Adults / 3 Children) £19.00. Senior Citizens £5.00.
Website
http://www.helicoptermuseum.co.uk
Halloween Fun Day
- 26 October 2014 10am-5:30pm
FREE ADMISSION TO ALL CHILDREN IN HALLOWEEN FANCY DRESS
Meet the monsters, aliens, ghouls and ghosts from the world of TV and film.
Halloween art workshop.
Games, exhibitions and activities including musical statues, fancy dress competitions and scary disco dancing.
Helicopter flights and open cockpits.
Haunted Helicopter and live entertainment.
Special movie screening in the museum film theatre.
Flight (fright) simulator.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
Where
The Helicopter Museum, Weston-super-Mare
Admission
Free Admission For all Children In Halloween Fancy Dress.
Website
http://www.helicoptermuseum.co.uk
Wartime Swing Hangar Dance
- 12 September 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
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