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Military, Defence & Aviation Museums West Hoathly
Included below are Military, defence & aviation museums, such as Marlipins Museum in West Hoathly. 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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Marlipins Museum
High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea 19.4 miles away
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
National Maritime Museum and Royal Observatory
Romney Road, Greenwich, London 28.0 miles away
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
Maidstone Museum & Bentlif Art Gallery
St Faith's Street, Maidstone 28.5 miles away
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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National Army Museum
Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London 28.6 miles away
At the National Army Museum, discover the colourful story of the British Army and how the men and women who have served in it have lived and fought, from the middle ages, through two world wars, to the present day. Find out the facts behind some of... more
IWM London
Lambeth Road, London 29.1 miles away
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
Royal Artillery Museum - Firepower
Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, London 29.3 miles away
The Royal Artillery Museum - Firepower, is housed in the historically secret Royal Arsenal at Woolwich. `Firepower´ tells the history of artillery from slingshot to shell and from rocket to missile. Alongside the huge guns see gunners´ uniforms,... more
Florence Nightingale Museum
St Thomas Hospital, 2 Lambeth Palace Road, London 29.4 miles away
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
Churchill War Rooms
Clive Steps, King Charles Street, London 29.5 miles away
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
Tower of London
Tower Hill, London 29.8 miles away
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
Wallace Collection
Hertford House, Manchester Square, London 30.7 miles away
Both a national museum and the finest private art collection ever assembled by one family. It was bequeathed to the nation by Sir Richard Wallace´s widow in 1897 and is displayed on three floors of Hertford House. Unsurpassed collections of French... more
Tangmere Military Aviation Museum
Tangmere, Chichester 32.7 miles away
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
Fishbourne Roman Palace
Salthill Road, Fishbourne, Chichester 36.7 miles away
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
Royal Air Force Museum London
Grahame Park Way, Hendon, London 36.9 miles away
If you’re searching for something different to do with younger family members this year, why not set course for the Royal Air Force Museum London and soar through the history of aviation from the earliest balloon flights to the Eurofighter?
Here... more
de Havilland Aircraft Heritage Centre (inc the Mosquito Aircraft Museum)
Salisbury Hall, London Colney Town, St Albans 44.9 miles away
de Havilland Aircraft Heritage Centre (inc the Mosquito Aircraft Museum) is a secret wartime site waiting to be discovered by you. It is the home of the prototype Mosquito and there is also on display a variety of de Havilland aircraft and sections,... more
Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson
Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Road, Fareham 49.3 miles away
Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson was built in the 1860s, as part of a chain of fortifications protecting the great naval harbour of Portsmouth in Hampshire and its Royal Dockyard from a feared French invasion. Covering nearly 19 acres and now fully... more
D-Day Museum and Overlord Embroidery
Clarence Esplanade, Portsmouth 49.3 miles away
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
Southsea Castle
Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth 49.3 miles away
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
Beaney Art Museum & Library
18 High Street, Canterbury 51.3 miles away
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
Kent Battle of Britain Museum
Aerodrome Road, Hawkinge, Folkestone 52.5 miles away
Most important collection of Battle of Britain artefacts on show in the country - aircraft, vehicles, weapons, flying equipment, prints, relics from over 600 crashed Battle of Britain aircraft.... more
The Gurkha Museum
Peninsula Barracks, Romsey Road, Winchester 54.9 miles away
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
Wardown Park Museum
Old Bedford Road, Luton 58.6 miles away
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
Solent Sky Museum
Albert Road South, Southampton 59.3 miles away
The Solent Sky Museum depicts the history of aviation in the Solent area and Hampshire. An important area for aircraft experimental and development work for civil and military aircraft operations. The museum tells the story of 26 aircraft companies,... more
Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Building
The Airfield, Manston Road, Ramsgate 63.9 miles away
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
Museum of Army Flying
Middle Wallop, Stockbridge 66.0 miles away
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
Imperial War Museum Duxford
Cambridge 70.8 miles away
IWM Duxford is Britain’s best-preserved Second World War airfield, with a fascinating history that dates back to the First World War. Its story reflects the landmark achievements made in aviation history.
Duxford is Europe’s premier aviation... more
Shuttleworth Collection
Old Warden Aerodrome, Biggleswade 71.0 miles away
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
Northampton Museum & Art Gallery
Guildhall Road, Northampton 88.0 miles away
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
Tank Museum
Bovington, near Wool, Wareham 98.5 miles away
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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- Wartime Christmas Festival and Craft Fayre
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Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum, Royal Pump Rooms
The Parade, Leamington Spa 105.4 miles away
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
Fleet Air Arm Museum
RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester, Yeovil 112.6 miles away
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
Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum: East Anglia´s Aviation Heritage Centre
Buckeroo Way, The Street, Flixton, Bungay 113.2 miles away
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
The Helicopter Museum
The Heliport, Locking Moor Road, Weston-super-Mare 126.1 miles away
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
Nottingham Castle
Nottingham 137.9 miles away
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
Muckleburgh Collection
Weybourne, Holt 138.6 miles away
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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Latest Events/Special Offers for Muckleburgh Collection
- Muckleburgh Military Display Weekend
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Derby Museum & Art Gallery
The Strand, Derby 141.7 miles away
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
Newark Air Museum
Drove Lane, Winthorpe, Newark 143.0 miles away
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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- Cockpit-Fest & Aeroboot Event...
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Royal Air Force Museum Cosford
Cosford, Shifnal 146.3 miles away
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
Castle Cornet
Castle Emplacement, St Peter Port 155.2 miles away
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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- Unlimited entry to Guernsey Museums sites, exhibitions and public events
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La Valette Underground Military Museum
La Valette, St Peter Port 155.5 miles away
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
Borough Museum & Art Gallery
Brampton Road, Brampton Park, Newcastle-under-Lyme 163.7 miles away
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
Museum of Barnstaple & North Devon
The Square, Barnstaple 173.8 miles away
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
Cannon Hall Museum, Park & Gardens
Bark House Lane, Cawthorne, Barnsley 184.8 miles away
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
IWM North
The Quays, Trafford Wharf Road, Manchester 191.9 miles away
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
Royal Armouries Museum
Armouries Drive, Leeds 198.3 miles away
The Royal Armouries Museum is home to Britain’s national collection of arms and armour and houses a world-renowned collection of over 75,000 objects.
At the Leeds museum there are over 8,000 amazing objects on display in five impressive galleries –... more
Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial
Halifax Way, Elvington, York 200.7 miles away
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
York Castle Museum
Eye of York, York 203.8 miles away
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
Flambards
Culdrose Manor, Helston 235.4 miles away
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
Captain Cook Birthplace Museum
Stewart Park, Marton, Middlesbrough 244.3 miles away
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
Preston Hall Museum
Yarm Road, Stockton-on-Tees 245.4 miles away
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
The Dock Museum
North Road, Barrow-in-Furness 251.1 miles away
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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