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The Helicopter Museum

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The Helicopter Museum

Photo: Adrian and Janet Quantock (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons

  • Over 100 rotary wing aircraft from around the world
  • See the world speed record holder G-LYNX
  • Open Cockpit Days to climb inside helicopters
  • Book an air experience flight over the coast
  • Explore the new Weston Aviation Heritage Hangar

The Helicopter Museum in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, England, is a museum featuring a collection of more than 80 helicopters and autogyros from around the world, both civilian and military. It is based at the southeastern corner of the former Weston-super-Mare RAF Base. — Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Practical details

Open
Wednesday to Sunday, 10.00am - 4.30pm
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Best for
Families, with a children's play area and cafe
Booking
Air experience flights can be booked online

From the attraction's own website on 27 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.

Facilities

  • ✓ Cafe
  • ✓ Playground
  • ✓ Disabled Access
  • ✓ Gift Shop
  • ✓ Guided Tours
  • ✓ Indoor Areas
  • ✓ Parking

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