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About

Housed in 2 Grade 2 listed building with magnificent Belfast truss roof dating back to 1917 which was originally used as a Royal Flying Corp Hangers and training airfield

The collection tells the story of flight & flight testing at Boscombe Down and the Wessex Area.

 BDAC’s RFC collection has an exceptional display of artifacts includes, uniforms, photographs, flying clothing and a wealth of personal records.

Wander around the aircraft and other attractions at the collection. You can explore / sit in many real fast jet cockpits and imagine yourself at the controls. There is also a flight simulator that you can fly with tuition (when available)

Our guides are all volunteers and have a wealth of first-hand knowledge. There is a lot to do and see - Great for all children, enthusiast or just if you have a casual interest

 

Exhibits Include but not limited to

-Sea Hawk WV910 cockpit

-Hunter F1 WT648 cockpit

-Hunter F2 WN890 cockpit

-Hunter F6 XG290 cockpit

-Scimitar 544 WT859 cockpit

-Swift F7 XF113 cockpit

-Avro 707 WZ736 Prototype aircraft

-Tornado ZA319 First production aircraft

-Tornado F2 cockpit

-Meteor NF11 (mod) WD790 cockpit

-P1A WG763 Prototype aircraft

-Lightening XN726 cockpit

-Canberra B2 (modified) WHB76 cockpit

-Canberra T4 WJ865

-Meteor WK800 Drone

-Jet Provost Prototype aircraft

-Hawk XX154 First pre-production aircraft

-Lancaster PD130 cockpit

-Nimrod prototype XV148 cockpit

 

Gift shop, nearby café and free parking

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£9.50 per ticket
Child£6.50 per ticket
Children under 5Free
Family (2 adults, 2 children)£25.50 per ticket
Senior/Student/Serving members of HM forces£8.00 per ticket

Concession price applies to seniors, students and serving members of HM forces with ID.

Annual tickets available twice the above price (visit as many times as you wish for a year).

Groups of 10+: 25% reduction for Pre-Organised Parties of more than 10 people (adult supervisors of children groups at child price).

Opening Times

Summer Opening (18 Feb 2025 - 4 Nov 2025)
DayTimes
MondayClosed*
Tuesday10:0017:00*
Wednesday10:0017:00*
Thursday10:0017:00*
Friday10:0017:00*
Saturday10:0017:00*
Sunday10:0017:00*

* Open Bank Holiday Mondays 10am - 5pm.

Not open Christmas, Boxing Day or New Year's Day.

Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

Facilities

Attraction Facilities

  • Shop

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant - Airfield Cafe available

Establishment Features

  • Cater for groups
  • Conference facilities
  • Event venue
  • Toilets

Key Features

  • Families
  • Indoor Attraction
  • Min group size - 10
  • No Smoking Attraction
  • Of historic, literary or architectural interest

Parking & Transport

  • Parking (free)
  • Parking On Site

Payment Methods

  • Maestro accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Visa accepted

Specialist Features

  • Family Fun

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Guided Tours Compulsory for Groups
  • Guided Tours Compulsory for Individuals

Venue Facilities

  • Groups Accepted

Map & Directions

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Road Directions

Take the A345 off the A303 at Amebury. At the roundabout by Beehive Park and Ride turn left onto A338, at traffic lights turn right. Turn left onto Lancester Way - at the end of the hangar turn right.From Salisbury take A345 (to Amesbury) at roundabout by Beehive Park and Ride turn right onto A338 and follow instructions above.

Public Transport Directions

Close to Park and Ride bus route 501 Beehive.

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    Recent Reviews:

    • Oldcodger2182
      A Brilliant Day Out
      5 of 5 stars
      Wednesday, 26th March 2025
      An excellent, interesting and absorbing visit to a brilliant aircraft collection. The guides were very welcoming and extremely knowledgeable. I spent many a happy time swapping stories. Highly... Read full review
    • Leeland F
      India
      Nice and historical place
      5 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 3rd April 2025
      With a surprisingly interactive collection, this museum expertly handles large groups and focuses solely on aircraft linked to Boscombe Down. The airfield is a historic cornerstone of British... Read full review
    • CornishSmuggler
      Plymouth, United Kingdom
      Must visit...
      5 of 5 stars
      Monday, 5th May 2025
      Brilliant museum, excellent selection of aircraft of which most are interactive. Sit in cockpits till your hearts content. That's my kind of museum! Lots of information displays and history on each... Read full review
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