⭐ Calling all historic aviation enthusiasts! Join the Royal Navy Museum: Naval Aviation and Navy Wings for an exclusive day of guided tours, behind-the-scenes access, and the chance to get up close to some of Britain's most iconic historic naval aircraft.
Highlights
💡 Learn fascinating insights into the Fleet Air Arm in a guided tour led by a knowledgeable volunteer
✈️ Step inside the Navy Wings hangar at RNAS Yeovilton, an area normally closed to the public
🤩 Meet elite engineers and learn about the restoration work on the iconic Sea Hawk and Swordfish
🎫 Every ticket purchased directly funds the preservation of Britain’s legendary naval aviation heritage
❗ Advance booking is essential. Tickets must be purchased online by Sunday 11th October to allow visitor details to be submitted to RNAS Yeovilton Security
General Info
📅 Dates and times: select your date & time directly in the ticket selector
🕒 Schedule:
- 10:00 AM - Arrive at the Royal Navy Museum: Naval Aviation (meet at the upstairs entrance) and begin your guided tour
- 12:00 PM - Guided tour concludes. Free time to explore the museum, enjoy lunch and visit the gift shop
- 1:30 PM - Meet in the museum car park for coach transfer to Navy Wings
- 3:30 PM - Navy Wings visit concludes. Coach returns to the Royal Navy Museum: Naval Aviation car park
📍 Location: Cobham Hall, Royal Navy Museums: Naval Aviation, RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester, Somerset, BA22 8HT
👤 Age requirement: all ages are welcome!
♿ Accessibility: the venue is wheelchair accessible. Due to the nature of our collections, some of our exhibitions may need to be closed from time to time for maintenance or conservation.
⚠️ Please note that food and drink are not included in the ticket price. You are welcome to purchase refreshments from Warneford's Café or bring your own lunch.
❗Photographic ID is required for all participants and must be brought on the day
❓ You can read our FAQs here
Description
Your day begins with a guided tour at the Royal Navy Museum: Naval Aviation. Discover the fascinating history of the Fleet Air Arm and the stories behind its iconic aircraft before enjoying free time to explore the museum at your own pace. Revisit your favourite exhibits, experience the Aircraft Carrier Experience, or discover Barracuda Live: The Big Rebuild. There will also be time to enjoy lunch and browse the museum gift shop.
At 1:30pm, you'll board a coach from the museum car park for an exclusive visit to Navy Wings, located within the heart of RNAS Yeovilton. As this unique heritage hangar is not normally open to the public, this is a rare opportunity to get up close to an extraordinary collection of historic naval aircraft.
Your visit begins with a welcome from the Navy Wings Chief Engineer, who will provide an in-depth update on current restoration and engineering projects. You'll then have the chance to explore the hangar, meet the engineering team, and see restoration work in progress, including the Sea Hawk and Swordfish LS326.
The day concludes at 3:30pm, when you'll return by coach to the Royal Navy Museum: Naval Aviation car park.
This unique event is not to be missed, with all proceeds supporting the preservation of Britain's naval aviation heritage.
Highlights
💡 Learn fascinating insights into the Fleet Air Arm in a guided tour led by a knowledgeable volunteer
✈️ Step inside the Navy Wings hangar at RNAS Yeovilton, an area normally closed to the public
🤩 Meet elite engineers and learn about the restoration work on the iconic Sea Hawk and Swordfish
🎫 Every ticket purchased directly funds the preservation of Britain’s legendary naval aviation heritage
❗ Advance booking is essential. Tickets must be purchased online by Sunday 11th October to allow visitor details to be submitted to RNAS Yeovilton Security
General Info
📅 Dates and times: select your date & time directly in the ticket selector
🕒 Schedule:
- 10:00 AM - Arrive at the Royal Navy Museum: Naval Aviation (meet at the upstairs entrance) and begin your guided tour
- 12:00 PM - Guided tour concludes. Free time to explore the museum, enjoy lunch and visit the gift shop
- 1:30 PM - Meet in the museum car park for coach transfer to Navy Wings
- 3:30 PM - Navy Wings visit concludes. Coach returns to the Royal Navy Museum: Naval Aviation car park
📍 Location: Cobham Hall, Royal Navy Museums: Naval Aviation, RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester, Somerset, BA22 8HT
👤 Age requirement: all ages are welcome!
♿ Accessibility: the venue is wheelchair accessible. Due to the nature of our collections, some of our exhibitions may need to be closed from time to time for maintenance or conservation.
⚠️ Please note that food and drink are not included in the ticket price. You are welcome to purchase refreshments from Warneford's Café or bring your own lunch.
❗Photographic ID is required for all participants and must be brought on the day
❓ You can read our FAQs here
Description
Your day begins with a guided tour at the Royal Navy Museum: Naval Aviation. Discover the fascinating history of the Fleet Air Arm and the stories behind its iconic aircraft before enjoying free time to explore the museum at your own pace. Revisit your favourite exhibits, experience the Aircraft Carrier Experience, or discover Barracuda Live: The Big Rebuild. There will also be time to enjoy lunch and browse the museum gift shop.
At 1:30pm, you'll board a coach from the museum car park for an exclusive visit to Navy Wings, located within the heart of RNAS Yeovilton. As this unique heritage hangar is not normally open to the public, this is a rare opportunity to get up close to an extraordinary collection of historic naval aircraft.
Your visit begins with a welcome from the Navy Wings Chief Engineer, who will provide an in-depth update on current restoration and engineering projects. You'll then have the chance to explore the hangar, meet the engineering team, and see restoration work in progress, including the Sea Hawk and Swordfish LS326.
The day concludes at 3:30pm, when you'll return by coach to the Royal Navy Museum: Naval Aviation car park.
This unique event is not to be missed, with all proceeds supporting the preservation of Britain's naval aviation heritage.
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Royal Navy Museums Naval Aviation
The Fleet Air Arm Museum in Somerset, features over 90 aircraft, including Concorde 002, and interactive exhibits, like a simulated aircraft carrier.