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The Helicopter Museum

Address:

The Helicopter Museum
The Heliport
Locking Moor Road
Weston super Mare
Somerset
BS24 8PP
Tel: 01934 635227
Fax: 01934 645230
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Situated just off junction 21 of the M5, this is the only helicopter collection in the country and the largest in the world. Over 70 full size aircraft on display ranging form an impressive Russian gunship to a massive Super Frelon 36 seat helicopter, and from the Queen's own helicopters to the veterans of the Vietnam conflict.

The museum also hosts regular "Helicopter Experiance Flights". During the 15 mile flight along the local coastline passengers get the opportunity to view Weston-Super-Mare and the surrounding countryside from a totally unique new angle and at the same time learn how rotorcraft work and fly via commentary from the experienced pilot. All flights take off and land from the museums very own active Heliport (where you can often observe visiting military and civil aircraft).

Also on site: Cafe, Gift Shop, Themed Childrens' Play Area and Free Parking.

Group bookings, Birthday Parties and Corporate Events catered for.

Flight Prices are £26.50 plus museum entry. Flight dates are scheduled throughout the year.

Opening Times

Open All Year

2008 opening 01/01/2008 - 31/12/2008

Monday - Closed

Tuesday - Closed

Wednesday 10:00 - 17:30

Thursday 10:00 - 17:30

Friday 10:00 - 17:30

Saturday 10:00 - 17:30

Sunday 10:00 - 17:30

Bank Holiday 10:00 - 17:30

Tickets Information

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff*
Family	£15.50 per ticket
Adult	£5.50 per ticket
Concession	£4.50 per ticket
Child	£3.50 per ticket

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Road Directions

Nearest major road is M5. Follow dual carriageway into Weston turning left at 2nd large roundabout.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Milton Halt station. Once on Locking Road, turn right at pub and right again. Walk over bridge, across roundabout, follow footpath, over 2nd bridge, cross road bridge, south on cycle path towards Locking. Museum is on airfield on right.

Facilities

Provider Preferences

Indoor Attraction
No Smoking Attraction

Accessibility

All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - A braille guide and large print guides.
Guide Dogs Permitted
Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
Ramp/Level Access
Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

Coach Parking
On site parking
Parking (free)

Catering

On-Site café/restaurant - Light refreshments, tea, coffee, hot and cold snacks, ice creams, max capacity 45. Larger capacity for arranged buffets.
Picnic Site

Payment Methods

Groups Accepted
Maestro accepted
MasterCard accepted
Max group size - 150
Min group size - 12
Open by appointment outside normal opening times
Special group rates
Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
TIC Staff Admitted Free - Familiarisation visits only.
Visa accepted

Establishment Features

Audio Commentary in Foreign Languages
Conference facilities
Dogs Accepted
Event Venue
Toilets