Museums & Galleries · Bournemouth
Bournemouth Aviation Museum
📍 BH23 6DT
Photo: Nimbus227 (Public domain), via Wikimedia Commons
- Climb into cockpits of many aircraft
- Try the flight simulator
- See aircraft like the Boeing 737 and Hawker Hunter
- Viewing platforms overlook the airport's taxiway
- Explore the Control Tower and Airport Fire Engine exhibits
Bournemouth Aviation Museum is a volunteer-run, self-funding charitable trust near Bournemouth Airport, offering a hands-on experience where visitors of all ages can climb into the cockpits of aircraft such as the Boeing 737-229, Hawker Hunter T8 and BAe 125, or try the flight simulator. There's no need to pre-book, and free parking is available on site. Viewing platforms give fantastic views of aircraft taxiing across the main taxiway, while other exhibits include a Control Tower, Airport Fire Engine and Double-Decker bus. It suits families, aviation enthusiasts and former aircrew alike. If you're staying nearby, Pokesdown station is 3.2 miles away, Bournemouth Boscombe Pier beach 3.9 miles, and there are 124 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
Practical details
- Open
- Summer 10.00–17.00, Winter 10.00–16.00, closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day
- Booking
- No need to pre-book, just turn up
- Parking
- Free car parking on site
- Best for
- All ages, hands-on cockpit experiences
From the attraction's own website on 27 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Parking
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🚆 Or come by train
- Pokesdown 3.2 miles
- Bournemouth 3.5 miles
- Christchurch 3.6 miles
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