UK / South East / Kent
Kent Battle Of Britain Museum Trust
Aerodrome Road, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7AG
The worlds largest Battle of Britain collection of memorabilia, Artefacts from over 700 crashed aircraft on display.
Some of what you will see includes Hurricanes, Spitfires, Defiant, Harvard, Tiger Moth & other RAF aircraft and vehicles.
The world’s finest collection of original RAF & Luftwaffe uniforms from the Battle of Britain, personal effects of those who flew and more.
The centre piece within the grounds is a display of 3 Gate Guardians Hurricanes. Also to be seen are a Queen Mary Tasker trailer with Spitfire fuselage, Junkers Ju 52, Heinkel He III, Blenheim Mk IV, 3 Pickett Hamilton Forts, a Pill Box, Spirit of the Few monument, Last of the Few Memorial, an airfield memorial & the “Dig for Victory Garden” and so much more.
Visitors are very welcome to have picnics on the grass if they don't wish to have a meal or a tea or coffee with a sticky bun in the 25 Squadron Mess & Tea Room. Only "assistance" dogs with appropriate collar & harness are allowed into the Museum or Café. We do have a secure & shaded enclosed dog pen where visitors may leave their dog at no charge whilst visiting the museum or café.
Visit WebsiteOpening Times
1st May to 30th September
Monday
Closed
Tuesday - Sunday
10.00 - 17.00
October and November
Monday
Closed
Tuesday - Sunday
10.00 - 16.00
Last entry one hour before closing.
We are closed on Mondays except Bank Holiday Monday.
No pre-booking required.
Prices
Adult
£10.00
Child (5-15 years)
£4.00
Senior Citizens (60 years and over)
£9.00
Facilities
Baby Changing
Café
Car Parking
Disabled Access
Picnic Site
Dog Friendly
Toilets
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