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The museum hosts a number of exciting special events throughout the year

Scroll down or Click on a calendar month to see what events will be happening when you visit

January	February	March	April	May	June
July	August	September	October	November	December

16th & 17th March - Behind the Scenes Spotters Weekend

Throughout the day you will have a Behind the Scenes opportunity to learn
about the work of the museum and view the airframes awaiting
restoration and not on general public display

6th & 7th April - World at War Weekend

Over the weekend there will be a living World War II encampment on site
along with over 100 number of re-enactment groups bringing the 1940's to life

Click a photo for full details

There will also be a number of helicopter open cockpits

10th April - Magic at The Museum

Special Holiday Activity Days for families at the museum with
different activities every week

Watch a live magic show, witness incredible balloon modelling,
marvel at the slight of hand illusions

Climb into the pilots seat of some of our helicopters, try on a pilots helmet

Different activities every week!

14th April - Birds and Bubbles Family Fun Day

Hold a live owl and meet a variety of birds of prey,
bats and other flying creatures

Click a photo for full details

Live Bubbleology shows and Giant Bubble Demonstrations
take place throughout the morning

Plus….Paper aeroplane competition, Flight simulator,
Open Cockpit access and Helicopter nature trail

Take to the skies with helicopter flights over Weston-super-Mare
From 2pm - advanced booking recommended Click Here to book

17th April - Magic at The Museum

Special Holiday Activity Days for families at the museum
with different activities every week

Watch a live magic show, witness incredible balloon modelling,
marvel at the slight of hand illusions

Climb into the pilots seat of some of our helicopters, try on a pilots helmet

Different activities every week!

4th May - Drone Racing

Watch high speed drone Racing with
Live 'in flight' footage transmitted on to large screens

12th May - Cadillacs and Copters - Classic American Car Rally

Get a close up look at an array of Classic American Cars

Including: Chevrolet El Camino, Dodge Charger , Plymouth Duster,
Studebaker sedan, Mercury Monclair, Chevrolet Corvette, Ford Mustang

Take to the skies with helicopter flights over Weston-super-Mare
From 2pm - advanced booking recommended Click Here to book

All vehicles will appear subject to availability,
fitness to run and at the owner's discretion

1st June - 30th Anniversary Lecture and Tour

Learn about the development of the museum from its beginnings in the 1960's
to its current Internationally recognised collection and contribution to education

22nd & 23rd June - Helidays Flyin Weekend

Held as part of the Weston Air Festival at Weston-s-Mare
Seafront with a helicopter static display on the beach lawns

A number of helicopters taking part in the display will be
based at the museum over the weekend

14th July - North Somerset Model Show

The award winning show returns bigger than ever and
attracts the best modellers from across the Country

See the amazing detail in a wide selection
of models and dioramas on display

Model workshops, Open Cockpits, Charity stalls
Competitions and Trade stalls

Take to the skies with helicopter flights over Weston-super-Mare
From 2pm - advanced booking recommended Click Here to book

27th July - Drone Racing

A second chance to see this exciting sport

Watch high speed drone Racing with
Live 'in flight' footage transmitted on to large screens

2nd August - Magic at The Museum

Our third special holiday activity day with different activities
for all the family at the museum

A live magic show, incredible balloon modelling,
marvel at the slight of hand illusions

Climb into the pilots seat of some of our helicopters, try on a pilots helmet

10th & 11th August - Navy Wings Weekend

The Helicopter Museum embraces all things Navy

Re-enactors, Charity Displays, Military Vehicles,
Climbing wall and Visiting Helicopters

On Saturday Flight Simulators will take centre stage

On Sunday some of the museums helicopters will be
open for public access

Also on the Sunday you can take to the skies with helicopter flights
over Weston-super-Mare from 2pm

Advanced booking recommended Click Here to book

The event is organised in conjuncture with The Navy Wings Charity

18th August - World Helicopter Day

Come and celebrate as part of this International event with
Exclusive cockpit access to the Russian Hind and iconic Huey
plus the British Built Lynx

Take to the skies with helicopter flights over Weston-super-Mare
From 2pm - advanced booking recommended Click Here to book

21st & 28th August - Magic at The Museum

Special holiday activity days with different activities
for all the family at the museum

A live magic show, incredible balloon modelling,
marvel at the slight of hand illusions

Climb into the pilots seat of some of our helicopters, try on a pilots helmet

Different activities every week!

1st September - Coaches to the Seaside
10 am to 4 pm

A day of transport nostalgia takes place at The Helicopter Museum
with an on-site Vintage Bus Rally and Open Cockpit Day

Plus tours of the local coastline on a series of classic buses

15th September - Cadillacs and Copters - Classic American Car Rally

A second chance to get a close up look at an array of Classic American Cars

Including: Chevrolet El Camino, Dodge Charger , Plymouth Duster,
Studebaker sedan, Mercury Monclair, Chevrolet Corvette, Ford Mustang

21st & 22nd September - Behind the Scenes Spotters Weekend

A second rare opportunity to have a Behind the Scenes look and
to learn about the work of the museum and view the airframes awaiting
restoration and not on general public display throughout the day

29th September - Vintage Wheels Rally

Details to follow

27th October - Halloween Family Fun Day

An amazing day of Spooky fun for the whole family

Free entry for all children in Halloween fancy dress

Ghostbusters display with giant life size Stay Puft Marshmallow Man

Climb aboard ‘The Haunted Helicopter’

Live magic show, Children's games and competitions

Hold snakes, lizards and other reptiles, meet Birds of Prey

Look out for costumed characters and zombies on the prowl !!!

Take to the skies with helicopter flights over Weston-super-Mare
From 2pm - advanced booking recommended Click Here to book

10th November - Performance Car Meet

Details to follow

8th December - Christmas Fun Day Santa arrives by Helicopter

Free Entry for all Children

Come and see Santa arrive by helicopter,
then meet him and his elves in his special
Helicopter Grotto and sit in his famous seligh

Winter Weather Flight Simulator, open cockpit,
Charity Stalls and Seasonal fayre

Plus a live Carol Concert

Take to the skies with helicopter flights over Weston-super-Mare
From 2pm - advanced booking recommended Click Here to book

About Us

The Helicopter Museum is a Registered Charity No. 281053

Trustees: Steve Whittaker, Peter Turner, Elfan Ap Rees, Geoff Russell, Dave Wallace
Geoff Dore, Peter Chatfield & Richard Roller
Museum Adviser : Andy King
General Manager : Lee Mills
Business Manager : Wendy Cowlin
Financial Administrator : Molly Lee

Winners of

Fédération Aéronautique Internationale

Recommended
Venue of Education

Vertical Flight Society

Heritage Site Award

The Queens Award for
Voluntary Service

The Helicopter Museum
Locking Moor Road
Weston-super-Mare
BS24 8PP
England

Tel. 01934-635227

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Supported by

Leonardo Helicopters, American Helicopter Society, Bell, Boeing, Bond Helicopters, Bristow Helicopters, Airbus Helicopters, Helicopter International Magazine, McDonnell Douglas, Arts Council England, North Somerset Council, Rolls Royce, Sikorsky, US Army, Fleet Air Arm and various service units in the Royal Air Force and Army Air Corps, as well as many other individuals and companies too numerous to mention

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