Type: Museum
The Fleet Air Arm Museum in Yeovilton houses Europe's largest collection of naval aircraft, making it a fantastic attraction for all the family.
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of aviation in the Royal Navy, the Fleet Air Arm Museum has transformed one of their exhibition halls to house a major exhibition. The Fly Navy 100 exhibition dramatically presents the development of naval aviation from the first Royal Naval airship and early bi-planes, to today’s formidable air power from the sea.
The earliest complete aircraft on display at the Fleet Air Arm Museum is a replica of a 1912 Short S27, together with the un-restored remains of the first aircraft to have taken part in a naval battle in 1916, the Short 184.
Another exhibition hall houses the award-winning Aircraft Carrier Experience. It’s where Museum meets theatre. Here, you’ll ‘fly’ by helicopter to the replica flight deck of the aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal. You’ll also get to see ten complete aircraft and two enormous projection screens showing a Phantom strike fighter and a Buccaneer strike bomber. At Fleet Air Arm Museum you’ll be in the heart of the action, as powerful jet fighters take off and land around you.
You will even see a nuclear bomb, which makes this a truly unforgettable attraction. The Fleet Air Arm Museum has the largest collection of naval aircraft anywhere in Europe and the first British-built Concorde, which you can go on-board and visit the cockpit.
There is also a children’s playground, a licensed restaurant and a shop, as well as ample free parking and excellent disabled access.
Opening Times
| Open (01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012) |
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| Open (01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012) |
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* The Museum is open all year round. Winter Opening Hours (31st Oct 2011 - 1st Apr 2012)
Open Wed to Sun, 10.00am to 4.30pm.
(Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays unless school holidays)
Last admission: 3.00pm. Last entry to Carrier Exhibition: 3.15pm
Open all Somerset Half Terms & School Holidays, except 24/25/26 December
Summer Opening Hours (2nd Apr 2012 - 31st Oct 2012)
Open daily 10:00am to 5:30pm
Last admisssion 4:00pm
Last entry to carrier exhibition 4:15pm
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Concession | £11.00 per ticket |
| Family | £38.00 per ticket |
| Adult | £13.00 per ticket |
| 5 - 16 years | £9.00 per ticket |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Facilities
- Gift Shop
Provider Preferences
- Celebrity connection
- Film or TV location
- Of historic, literary or architectural interest
Accessibility
- Accessible to Wheelchair Users
- Facilities for the Disabled
Children & Infants
- Facilities for children
Parking & Transport
- Car parking
- On Bus Route
Catering
- Picnic Site
- Restaurant
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - between 1 and 4 hours
- Delta accepted
- Euros accepted
- Groups Accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 50
- Min group size - 15
- Solo accepted
- Special group rates
- Switch accepted
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- Available for wedding receptions
- Business facilities (eg. Fax/ modem)
- Cater for groups
- Conference facilities
- Event venue
- Toilets
Specialist Features
- Marketed towards families
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.
Yeovilton is situated some seven miles north of Yeovil, forty miles south of Bristol, thirty miles north of Weymouth and thrity miles south east of Weston-Super -Mare.
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