Museums & Galleries · Brighton
Wings Museum
📍 RH17 6JT
Photo: Shazz (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Climb inside cockpits and explore a real Dakota fuselage
- See displays on the Home Front, Blitz and Battle of Britain
- View aero engines, airframes, cockpits and aircraft gun turrets
- Tour the workshop to see aircraft restoration in progress
- Meet World War Two veterans at special signing events
Wings Museum is a World War Two aviation museum near Balcombe in West Sussex, run by dedicated volunteers and displaying an abundance of original memorabilia. You can explore themed displays covering the Home Front, the Blitz, Battle of Britain, Bomber and Fighter Command, D-Day and more, alongside aero engines, airframes, cockpits and gun turrets. It suits history enthusiasts and families alike, with hands-on elements and knowledgeable volunteers on hand to share stories. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm, with no need to book in advance. If you're staying nearby, Balcombe station is just 1.4 miles away, and there are 19 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays, making it an easy addition to a longer visit to the area.
Practical details
- Open
- Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm
- Booking
- No need to book for general admission
- Best for
- Aviation and history enthusiasts, families
From the attraction's own website on 22 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Guided Tours
- ✓ Parking
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🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to Wings Museum into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Balcombe 1.4 miles
- Crawley 3.7 miles
- Three Bridges 4 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page