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All Helicopter Museum events will be subject to the
UK Government Corona virus guidelines in place at the time

Some may also be cancelled due to the UK Government Corona virus guidelines

The museum hosts a number of exciting special events throughout 2021
and in line with Government guidelines events will start from June

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

19th & 20th June 2021
Behind the Scenes Spotters weekend
and Memorabilia Sale

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

3rd July 2021
American Themed Event and 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

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

28th July 2021
Wacky Wednesday

A fun packed day of craziness with morning and afternoon
Family Shows for our younger visitors

Expect Magic, Balloon Modelling, Laughter, Games and even Custard Pies!

Also climb into the pilots seat of some of our helicopters, try on a pilots helmet
and have the controls explained to you by an experiences guide

4th August 2021
Magic at The Museum

Every Wednesday through August

Our first 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

11th August 2021
Magic at The Museum

Every Wednesday through August

Our second 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

15th August 2021
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 holder of the World helicopter speed record

Take to the skies with helicopter flights over Weston-super-Mare

From 2pm - advanced booking recommended
Click Here to book your seat

18th & 25th August
Magic at The Museum

Every Wednesday through August

Our 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!

5th September 2021
Coaches to the Seaside

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

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

18th September 2021
Evening Night Shoot Photography Event

Organised by Threshold.aero and is a rare opportunity
to capture some of the museum’s collection

A selection of exhibits will be lit with Nightsearcher LED lighting
and obstacles around the helicopters will be removed where practical

This is a separate ticketed event and you must book
your place by clicking on the image above

18th & 19th September 2021
Behind the Scenes Spotters weekend
and Memorabilia Sale

A second rare opportunity to see Behind the Scenes and learn
about the work of the museum and view the airframes awaiting
restoration and not on general public display

26th September 2021
Vintage Wheels Classic Car Rally

View a display of Vintage and Classic cars around
the iconic WWII Control Tower and Pilots Block.

24th October 2021
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 your seat

12th December 2021
Christmas Fun Day Santa arrives by Helicopter

Free present from Santa included with every child's
admission ticket purchased on the day!

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 your seat

About Us

The Helicopter Museum is a Registered Charity No. 281053

Trustees: Steve Whittaker,
Peter Turner, Elfan Ap Rees,
Geoff Russell, Alan Norris,
Geoff Dore, Richard Roller,
Austin Chick & Robert Adams
Museum Adviser : Andy King
General Manager : Lee Mills
Business Manager : Wendy Cowlin
Financial Administrator : Molly Lee

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

Tel. 01934-635227

Pilots Information Click Here

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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Heritage Site Award

Queens Award

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