SATURDAY 1st AUGUST 2026
Royal Navy Museums: Naval Aviation
RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester, BA22 8HW
Join us at Yeovilton, Somerset as we visit the Royal Navy Museums: Naval Aviation (formerly Fleet Air Arm Museum).
⭐ Explore the thrilling world of naval aviation at Royal Navy Museums Naval Aviation, home to over 90 aircraft, iconic exhibits like Concorde 002, and the immersive Aircraft Carrier Experience. Discover daring rescues, wartime heroes, and the evolution of aviation in an action-packed journey through history. Don’t miss out!
Highlights
⚓ Grab your wingman and visit Europe’s largest naval aviation collection, home to over 90 aircraft, more than 2 million records, and 30 thousand artefacts.
🏛️ See where time flies as you explore four extensive exhibition halls. Discover a variety of rare and historical aircraft – some you won’t find anywhere else and get hands-on with our interactive activities.
🛩️ Climb aboard the first British Concorde. Discover this unique aircraft and learn how it could reach speeds of over 1300mph.
🤩 Be immersed in our Aircraft Carrier Experience and discover what it’s like to work on these floating airfields at sea. Be transported onto the flight deck where you can get up close to a range of historic aircraft. Travel level by level up in the Island where you can hear the incredible stories of people who have served on board.
🗜️ See conservation in action at Barracuda Live: The Big Rebuild as we bring an extinct aircraft back to life! Hear the incredible story of the Barracuda and the museum’s 50-year journey to rebuild the aircraft.
🚁 Bring history up to speed as you watch the Royal Naval Air Station’s helicopters take off and land from our two viewing areas.
TICKETS
Adults – £16.60
Children – TBC
Breakfast Bacon Baguette with Tea/Coffee – £8.50
Entry tickets and breakfast must be pre-paid in advance. Details provided shortly after registration.
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HOW TO GET THERE
Royal Navy Museums: Naval Aviation is located at Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Yeovilton – also known as HMS Heron. It is on the B3151 just off the A303 and A37. It is accessible from the M5 motorway, junction 25 at Taunton. If you are using a Sat Nav device, the postcode is BA22 8HW.
