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Military, Defence & Aviation Museums in the UK

Included below are Military, defence & aviation museums in the UK, such as Southsea Castle. Collections of armour, weapons, photographs and memorabilia can be discovered at our Military and defence museums. Britain's Finest Aviation centres and museums house collections, depicting the history of aviation including warplanes, research and development aircraft, military transport, aero-engines, rockets and missiles.

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Southsea Castle

Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth

Southsea Castle, built by Henry VIII in 1544 to protect Portsmouth Harbour. Over the centuries it´s defences were strengthened and in the 19th century a tunnel was built to defend the Castle moat.... more

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Museum of Hartlepool

Jackson Dock, Maritime Avenue, Hartlepool

The Museum of Hartlepool tells the story of Hartlepool from prehistoric times to the present day using many original artefacts, photographs and models. Fascinating archaeological finds from the stone age and the time of the Saxons give way to the... more

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La Valette Underground Military Museum

La Valette, St Peter Port

La Valette German Underground Museum is an exhibition illustrating Guernsey´s military history, including WWI, the German Occupation 1940-45 and the island´s Militia. Set in air-conditioned tunnels, originally built by the German´s as a fuel storage... more

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The Helicopter Museum

The Heliport, Locking Moor Road, Weston-super-Mare

Britain´s only helicopter museum is a fascinating place to visit with many rare and unique helicopters on display. It is Weston-super-Mare´s largest undercover all weather attraction and a fun place for all the family, with a coffee shop, children´s... more

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National War Museum of Scotland

Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh

The National War Museum of Scotland is located within Edinburgh Castle. The Museum explores the Scottish experience of war and military service over the last 400 years. There are six galleries in the Museum, each focusing on a different theme. The... more

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Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Building

The Airfield, Manston Road, Ramsgate

The Memorial Building houses wartime Spitfire & Hurricane fighter aircraft together with an ever expanding display of original and emotive memorabilia from the 1939-1945 war periods. Battle of Britain Tapestry. ´Dambusters´ and ´Channel Dash´... more

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Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths & Museum

Buddle Street, Wallsend

Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths & Museum - in AD122 the Emperor Hadrian ordered a mighty frontier system to be built across Britain to defend the Roman Empire from the barbarians to the north, and Segedunum was the last outpost of Hadrian´s Wall. The... more

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IWM North

The Quays, Trafford Wharf Road, Manchester

IWM North, part of Imperial War Museums opened in July 2002,and is a stunning aluminium-clad building - the first in the UK by international architect Daniel Libeskind. The Museum utilises its world-famous collections with a number of new display... more

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Discovery Museum

Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne

Discovery Museum is the ideal place to find out all about life on Tyneside, from the region's shipbuilding heritage to inventions which changed the world. Packed full of interactive displays it is the perfect place for all ages to learn and have fun.... more

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Cannon Hall Museum, Park & Gardens

Bark House Lane, Cawthorne, Barnsley

Cannon Hall Museum, first opened as a museum in 1957 and is now home to `Charge´, the Regimental Museum of the 13th/18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary´s Own). With fine collections of furniture, glassware, colourful pottery all displayed in period... more

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Borough Museum & Art Gallery

Brampton Road, Brampton Park, Newcastle-under-Lyme

At the Borough Museum & Art Gallery, Newcastle´s long history can be traced through the Roman period, its medieval castle, Royal Charters and industries to the present day. All of these and more are represented in the museum´s permanent displays that... more

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Maidstone Museum & Bentlif Art Gallery

St Faith's Street, Maidstone

At Maidstone and Bentlif Art Gallery you´ll find something for everyone - outstanding collections, special exhibitions, a shop and a café. Housed in a beautiful Elizabethan manor house, highlights include: A 2,500 year old Egyptian mummy, Maidstone´s... more

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Marlipins Museum

High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea

Marlipins Museum, once a Customs House, now holds artefacts from the long history of the Shoreham area and the maritime past plus a collection of local archaeological material from prehistoric to medieval times. Upstairs are displays on the local... more

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The Gurkha Museum

Peninsula Barracks, Romsey Road, Winchester

The Gurkha Museum is situated in the former Rifle Depot at Peninsula Barracks. The Museum commemorates the services of the Gurkhas to the British Crown since 1815. Most of the collections tell the story of their service during many wars and... more

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Nottingham Castle

Nottingham

Situated high above the city, Nottingham Castle is a 17th century Mansion built over 300 years ago, on the site of a medieval castle originally built by William the Conqueror. A vibrant museum that houses a range of collections including historic and... more

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Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum, Royal Pump Rooms

The Parade, Leamington Spa

This award winning Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum, Royal Pump Rooms has a fine art collection, an exhibition on the history of Royal Leamington Spa, cabinets of curiosities, gallery of interactive exhibits, Hammam (restored Turkish bath),... more

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Beaney Art Museum & Library

18 High Street, Canterbury

From ancient Egyptian artefacts to objects from history originating in the east Kent area, the Beaney Art Museum and Library in the heart of the city of Canterbury is stuffed with wonderful exhibits. Archaeologists have been exploring the countryside... more

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Flambards

Culdrose Manor, Helston

A fantastic day out for the whole family! Flambards is the West Country’s leading family attraction and appeals to all ages and interests. Ride the UK’s only twisting drop tower ride ‘The Skyraker001’ and prepare for thrills and excitement as you... more

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Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum

Argyle Street, Glasgow

Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum re-opened in July 2006 following a £35 million restoration project. 8,000 objects are on display along with the new hands-on Discovery Centres. One of the finest civic collections in Europe is housed here, from fine... more

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The Highlanders Museum

Fort George, Ardersier, Inverness

The Regimental Museum of the Highlanders is situated in the spectacular Fort George, the Museum houses the unique collections of the Queen´s Own Highlanders, Seaforth Highlanders, The Queen´s Own Cameron Highlanders and Lovat Scouts. Displays include... more

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Royal Air Force Museum Cosford

Cosford, Shifnal

The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford houses one of the largest aviation collections in the UK with 70 historic aircraft on display in three wartime hangars and within the National Cold War Exhibition. A major feature of this unique exhibition is... more

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Museum of Army Flying

Middle Wallop, Stockbridge

The Museum of Army Flying: Flying Soldiers! The heroic story of the army in the air from 19th century observation balloons to attack helicopters! The Museum is home to a national collection of military kites, World War 2 gliders, aeroplanes and... more

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Fleet Air Arm Museum

RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester, Yeovil

The Fleet Air Arm Museum has the largest collection of Naval aircraft anywhere in Europe. Situated alongside an operational Naval Air Station you may see fighter aircraft going through their rigorous training procedures. There are four display halls... more

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The Dock Museum

North Road, Barrow-in-Furness

The Dock Museum is built over an original Victorian Graving Dock, this modern Museum tells the history of Barrow-in-Furness. Discover the remarkable story of Barrow's rapid growth from a small farming village in the early nineteenth century, to a... more

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Preston Hall Museum

Yarm Road, Stockton-on-Tees

Built in 1825, Preston Hall Museum is set in 100 acres of parkland. Displays include art, armour, costume and textiles and social history. There is a typical local street of the 1890s with resident crafts-people displaying their skills that include... more

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Museum of Barnstaple & North Devon

The Square, Barnstaple

The Museum of Barnstaple & North Devon: The Museum tells the story of North Devon, and its historic centre Barnstaple, the wildlife, history and culture from prehistoric times to the present day. Discover river life in the Tarka Gallery, and 'swim'... more

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Museum of the Border Regiment & Kings Own Royal Border Regiment

Queen Marys Tower, The Castle, Carlisle

The Museum of the Border relates the history of Cumbria´s County Infantry Regiment, local Militia and Volunteer units from 1702 to the present day. Regiment & Kings Own Royal Border Regiment, located in Carlisle Castle, a superb medieval fortress... more

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D-Day Museum and Overlord Embroidery

Clarence Esplanade, Portsmouth

Portsmouth's D-Day Museum and Overlord Embroidery reveals the dramatic story of ‘Operation Overlord’ (the codename for the Normandy Landings in 1944). Portsmouth was at the centre of these operations and now you can revisit the ‘Faces of History’... more

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Churchill War Rooms

Clive Steps, King Charles Street, London

The Churchill War Rooms is the world´s major museum dedicated to the life of Winston Churchill with its permanent exhibition housed in the Cabinet War Rooms. The War Rooms were the secret underground headquarters that allowed Churchill and his... more

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Wardown Park Museum

Old Bedford Road, Luton

Situated in beautiful Wardown Park.At the Wardown Park Museum you can explore the development of Luton from pre-history to the present day. Highlights include the Luton Life Gallery, the nationally important Lace Collection and the Bedfordshire and... more

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Cumberland Pencil Museum

Southey Works, Greta Bridge, Keswick

You’ll enter the Cumberland Pencil Museum through a replica of the Seathwaite mine where graphite was first discovered and from there take a turn around the surprisingly fascinating history of the pencil. So what’s to see? Well, I rather like the... more

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Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum: East Anglia´s Aviation Heritage Centre

Buckeroo Way, The Street, Flixton, Bungay

60 Historic aircraft, 25,000 other exhibits reflecting civil and military aviation from the pioneer years through two World Wars to the present day. Special displays including Boulton & Paul, World War II Decoy Sites, Link Trainers, cameras, uniforms... more

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Fishbourne Roman Palace

Salthill Road, Fishbourne, Chichester

This site of Fishbourne Roman Palace was discovered in 1960 when a water main was being laid. Evidence suggests that it was developed from three phases of building and dates from the time of the Roman invasion in AD43. The museum is built on the... more

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Fusiliers Museum of Northumberland

The Abbots Tower, Alnwick Castle, Alnwick

The Fusiliers Museum of Northumberland opens to the public in line with Alnwick Castle from Easter to the end of October. There are important collection displays on the history of the regiment and of the men and their families. The displays include... more

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Florence Nightingale Museum

St Thomas Hospital, 2 Lambeth Palace Road, London

The Florence Nightingale Museum, dedicated to Florence Nightingale, is world famous for her influence on nursing, she founded the first ever nursing school at St Thomas´s in 1860. The Museum, opened in 1989, tells the story of her life with a large... more

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Northampton Museum & Art Gallery

Guildhall Road, Northampton

The Northampton Museum & Art Gallery houses Northampton´s famous collection of boots and shoes, the largest in the world. The displays show the history of shoemaking and how fashions have changed over a hundred years, with examples that include... more

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National Maritime Museum and Royal Observatory

Romney Road, Greenwich, London

The National Maritime Museum tells the story of Britain´s adventures at sea with features on voyages of exploration, liners, historic events and environmental issues. A golden royal barge, good children's gallery, lots of ship models, globes, charts... more

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York Castle Museum

Eye of York, York

York Castle Museum, housed in two converted 18th century prison buildings, includes reconstructed Victorian and Edwardian streets, shops and merchandise - experience four hundred years of fascinating social history. A collection of rooms have been... more

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IWM London

Lambeth Road, London

London's Imperial War Museum (IWM) is closed until July 2013. This is to enable the museum to carry out disruptive construction works for its ambitious project to transform the museum. However, IWM’s four other branches – Churchill War Rooms and HMS... more

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Newark Air Museum

Drove Lane, Winthorpe, Newark

The Newark Air Museum is open every day (except Christmas and New Year) with half the aircraft and cockpit sections displayed under cover, along with artefact and engine displays agreat day out no matter what the weather. Currently there are 74... more

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Tank Museum

Bovington, near Wool, Wareham

The Tank Museum brings the history of tanks and tank crews to life, supported by the world’s best collection of armoured vehicles and action packed live displays. As you explore the Museum’s 6 large halls, you will come face to face with tanks that... more

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Captain Cook Birthplace Museum

Stewart Park, Marton, Middlesbrough

The Captain Cook Birthplace Museum is set in the scenic grounds of Stewart Park, and traces the life of Captain James Cook, the world´s most famous explorer. Born in 1728 it provides a unique insight into his early life, seafaring career, the legacy... more

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The DLI Museum & Durham Art Gallery

Aykley Heads, Durham

The DLI Museum & Durham Art Gallery is home to the treasures of The Durham Light Infantry, County Durham´s own regiment. It charts the history of the dli from 1758-1968 through the eyes of the soldiers who fought and their families back home. The... more

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Castle Cornet

Castle Emplacement, St Peter Port

There’s a lot of bang for your buck at Guernsey’s Castle Cornet, what with five museums to get around plus some exploring of the castle’s turrets for wonderful views across the docks and over to the mainland. The castle is the island’s ancient... more

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Derby Museum & Art Gallery

The Strand, Derby

The Derby Museum & Art Gallery, opened in 1879, houses the internationally important collection of major paintings by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734-97). Also on display is a fine collection of Derby porcelain, made in the city since 1750. Derbyshire... more

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Shuttleworth Collection

Old Warden Aerodrome, Biggleswade

The Shuttleworth Collection is in a quiet countryside setting on an old fashioned all grass aerodrome with eight hangars. These hangars comprise an aeroplane engineering workshop, a garage and coachroom, and the remainder house the world famous... more

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Tower of London

Tower Hill, London

The ancient stones reverberate with dark secrets, priceless jewels glint in fortified vaults and ravens strut the grounds. The Tower of London, founded by William the Conquerer in 1066-7, is one of the world´s most famous fortresses, and one of... more

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Tangmere Military Aviation Museum

Tangmere, Chichester

The Tangmere Military Aviation Museum is situated on the old RAF Tangmere airfield. During WW2 it served as one of Britain´s front line fighter bases and after the war was home to the World Speed Record breaking aircraft of the High Speed Flight. The... more

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Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial

Halifax Way, Elvington, York

The Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial, over the past few years has become one of the most interesting and dynamic Museums of its type in the country. A unique collection of nearly 50 internationally recognised aircraft and fascinating... more

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Muckleburgh Collection

Weybourne, Holt

The Muckleburgh Military Collection is named after Muckleburgh Hill at the foot of which the former Weybourne Military Camp is situated. Weybourne has long been a site for the repulse of invasion from Roman and Viking times to the threat of the... more

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