The Helicopter Museum
Museums & Galleries in Weston-super-Mare
The Helicopter Museum on Locking Moor Road, Weston-super-Mare: over 80 helicopters and autogyros in undercover hangars, including the G-LYNX speed record holder.
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What is at The Helicopter Museum
The Helicopter Museum is on Locking Moor Road on the edge of Weston-super-Mare (BS24 8PP), about five minutes’ drive from junction 21 of the M5. It describes itself as the largest dedicated helicopter collection in the world, with more than 80 exhibits in undercover hangars, so the weather makes little difference to a visit.
The collection covers civil and military helicopters and autogyros. Visitor favourites include two helicopters from the Queen’s Flight, the Westland Lynx G-LYNX that set the helicopter world speed record of 249mph in 1986, a Huey that served in Vietnam, a Russian Hind gunship and a Belgian Antarctic Bell 47H whose badge was designed by Hergé, the creator of Tintin. The Weston Heritage Hangar holds Sycamore and Belvedere helicopters built in Weston, and the Weston Aviation Exhibition in a restored Second World War pilots’ block tells the story of aviation in the town.
Open cockpit days and flights
On regular Open Cockpit Days you can climb into selected helicopters, put on a helmet and have the controls explained by a guide. The museum has its own helipad, visiting helicopters fly in, and air experience flights over the countryside and coast can be booked online. Volunteers restore aircraft in a conservation area that you can watch during your visit.
Planning your visit
The museum is spread over a single floor across four main buildings. The Belvedere Café serves hot and cold meals, sandwiches and ice creams during opening hours, and there is a picnic area and a children’s play area by the Weston Aviation Exhibition. Photography is allowed for personal use, but not with tripods. Weston-super-Mare station is about 10 minutes away by bus or taxi, and a First bus from the town stops outside on Locking Moor Road.
Tickets and prices
- Adults £15.00, Children (3-15) £8.50, Seniors/Concessions £13.50, Family (2 adults + 2 children) £36.00, Family (2 adults + 3 children) £38.00.
- Carers of mobility-restricted visitors enter on a concession ticket.
- With a Gift Aid annual membership form, tickets are stamped to stay valid for 12 months, including entry to most museum events.
- Free parking.
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Good to know
Frequently asked questions
- When is The Helicopter Museum open?
- Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 4.30pm, with last admission at 3.30pm. It is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
- Is The Helicopter Museum wheelchair accessible?
- Yes. The museum is on a single floor and says every part is wheelchair accessible, with ramps where needed. A wheelchair is available to borrow from the entrance desk, and there are disabled parking spaces by the entrance.
- Can I bring my dog to The Helicopter Museum?
- Only guide dogs and assistance dogs are allowed on site, including the cafe. Bring proof of status if your dog is not wearing its official harness or jacket.
- Is parking free at The Helicopter Museum?
- Yes. Parking is free. Coach drivers are asked to contact the museum before arriving so a space can be kept.
