Events at the Fleet Air Arm Museum

A programme of exciting events are run throughout the year and include Military Book Fairs, Model Shows, family activities and Yeovilton Air Day.

4th - 29th August SUMMER FAMILY ACTIVITIES
The long school summer holidays give everyone the opportunity to visit the Museum for a truly memorable day out. Concorde, The Aircraft Carrier Experience and the largest collection of naval aircraft this side of the Atlantic. And everyday throughout the summer holidays there is something extra at the Museum from Family Trails which take place everyday to special workshops in which the whole family can take part. (Mon - Fri).

Sunday 10th August DALEK INVASION!
Prepare to have the living daylights scared out of you! Only the brave should visit the Museum on Aug 10th. The security staff at RNAS Yeovilton have been placed on a state of high alert as we have been advised that a full army of twelve Daleks led by the dreaded Black Dalek and accompanied by menacing Cyber Men and Ice Warriors plan to invade the Museum and terrorise the public.

A Dr Who exhibition will be on display with a Tardis, Davros and K9 among the exhibits. Throughout the Museum, Dr Who Traders and enthusiasts will be on hand and there will even be an opportunity to attend "An Audience with a Dalek" when visitors can ask some of the better behaved Daleks the questions on everyone's mind for example "How do you get up stairs".
Children are encouraged to arrive in Sci-Fi fancy dress and normal admission prices will apply.
The Museum will open at 10.00am.

Saturday 13th September ROYAL NAVY HISTORIC FLIGHT CHARITY FLYING DAY
A Charity Flying day. Friends of the flight will appear in a variety of aircraft including Tiger moth, Stampe, Chipmunk, Yak, Dragon Rapide, Broussard, CAP, Auster and more....The donation to our charity remains £100 per seat (£50 for a second ride if you want one, perhaps in a different type). Additionally there will be a park of static aircraft, short flying display and lunch included within the seat cost. Accompanying family members who don't wish to fly will be very welcome for a donation of £10 to cover lunch. Details on www.royalnavyhistoricflight.org.uk

Saturday 18th October AUTUMN MODEL SHOW & BMFA FLYING DISPLAY
The autumn half term will start with the Fleet Air Arm Museum's Autumn Model Show, on Saturday October 18th and it's free for children when accompanied by a paying adult. (One to one basis)
The BMFA will, weather permitting, run a flying display demonstrating their world class skills as model makers and pilots.

Thursday 23rd October RESERVE COLLECTION OPEN DAY
October 23rd will be the last occasion this year when you will have the opportunity to see behind the scenes at the Fleet Air Arm Museum. Cobham Hall houses the Museum's Reserve Collection. See one of the largest collections of Westland helicopters plus many other rare aircraft and exhibits including a prototype bouncing bomb!
Admission price to reserve collection Open Day is £4.50 per person, £1.00 Children

Thursday 11th December CHRISTMAS CONCERT UNDER CONCORDE
Always a sell out event and a great way to start the Christmas festivities. HMS HERON and NORTHWOOD JHQ Volunteer Bands will lead the audience of over 400 people in a stirring selection of Christmas favourites. The event will be given extra 'voice' by the free mince pie and Mulled wine served before the start of the concert!

Dates

Events at the Fleet Air Arm Museum 1 Jan 2008 - 31 Dec 2008

Road Directions

The museum is located on the B3151 just off the A303 and A37. It is accessible from the M5 motorway, junction 25 at Taunton, via the A358 and A303.

Yeovilton is situated some seven miles north of Yeovil, forty miles south of Bristol, thirty miles north of Weymouth and thirty miles south east of Weston-Super-Mare.

 Facilities

Accessibility

• All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors - The main entrance to the museum is up a flight of stairs. However, there is a ground floor entrance to the left of the main staircase for visitors in wheelchairs or any others who have limited mobility/disability, and for families with young children in pushchairs. 95% of the museum is accessible to people in wheelchairs. The exceptions being the interior of Concorde 002, the 'Brush with War' and Merlin Experience Gallery in Hall 2. The museum has several wheelchairs for visitors to use - free of charge. Please contact the Information Centre on arrival.

Parking & Transport

• On site parking

Catering

• On-Site café/restaurant