Venue Description

The Helicopter Museum in Weston-super-Mare is home to the largest collection of helicopters in the World. The museum's unique collection features two aircraft from the Queen's Royal Flight, a Russian Anti-Tank 'Hind' Gunship in addition to the current World Speed Record Holder. Other highlights include the quirky helicopter-boat, a massive 37 passenger helicopter and a group of aircraft from the Vietnam conflict. Open Cockpit days are held regularly, as well as a host of events aimed at all ages. Treat yourself to a Helicopter Experience Flight on selected days, or enjoy the Children's Play Helicopter & Play Area in the sunshine. Weston-super-Mare's largest indoor attraction also provides an onsite Cafe and Gift Shop for all its visitors. Suitable for the whole family in all weathers!

Accessibility

The entire museum is on ground level with full wheelchair access to all exhibits. The museum hosts special Open Cockpit days on select dates, and can, in addition to the helicopter we usually give full access to, open the doors of an Agusta 109 cockpit, which is accessible at ground level. This helicopter is perfect for those in wheelchairs as they can go right up to the doors (front and back) and still be shown all the controls and how the helicopter would take off and land, with a great view of inside. The Museum also caters for disabled flights where trained ground crew assist passengers up into the aircraft for a seven minute flight around the local coastline. Braille information upon request and special 'Touch and Feel' tours for the visually impaired can be pre-booked at no additional cost.

Toilets

Two designated disabled toilets on site.

Staff

Information about the staff has not been added for this venue.