Run away with the circus this February half term at the Fleet Air Arm Museum

It’s an action-packed February half term at the Fleet Air Arm Museum with amazing circus tricks from StrongWomen Science and the Great British Take Off. Be wowed by naval aircraft in four halls, including the thrilling new family-friendly Carrier Experience. Refuel in the recently refurbished Warnefords Café, and let the little ones try out the mini play area. FREE activities included with a museum ticket:

Matchstick Fleet

11th and 12th Februry, 10am to 3pm

A display of Philip Warren’s Matchstick Fleet, a culmination of a lifetime’s work. The collection, built entirely from matches and matchboxes, spans 525 ships and 1,000 aircraft. It includes the ships of the Royal Navy and beyond, illustrating the development of warships from the end of WWII right up to the present day.

StrongWomen Science Circus 14th and 15th February, 11am, and 1:30pm Ever wanted to know how to balance a chair on your chin? Or if it’s possible to juggle liquid? StrongWomen Aoife (an engineer) and Maria (an environmental scientist) reveal the amazing science behind their astounding tricks.

The Great British Take Off 16th and 17th February, 10am to 2pm. Get involved building and launching a balsa wood aircraft from the museum’s own model aircraft carrier. Choose a type of wing from a Swordfish to a Seafire or even a new F-35 Lightning and watch it go! Who can design the one which flies the furthest?

The New Carrier Experience Blending the best of technology with the scale of a carrier flight deck to transport visitors from the pioneer years of WWI all the way to the modern HMS Queen Elizabeth class carriers of today. Virtually meet a cast of characters to get a taste –and feel - of what those serving onboard experienced.

Fleet Air Arm Museum tickets can be purchased online here

Friday Lunchtime Recitals

The Everlys & Friends

SAT 14th JAN

The UK’s No 1 Tribute to The Everly Brothers. Singing all your favourite hits, never losing the heart warming magic Also starring Buddy Holly, and Jerry Lee Lewis

Back Into Hell

FRI 27th JAN

Let us take you Back Into Hell, where Rock and Roll dreams come true, with this 2 hour extravaganza celebrating the iconic music of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman.

COLDPLACE

FRI 10th FEB

The World’s Leading Tribute to Coldplay is a stunning live concert performance, celebrating the music of one of the most successful bands of all time. The only tribute to have worked for Coldplay, this outstanding band leads you through all your favourite Coldplay hits from the last 20+ years dS:uK

SAT 25th FEB

DS:UK have become THE Dire Straits tribute act that the fans deserve – delivering the music with an attention to detail that few tribute bands strive for. The ON anoTHEr NIGHT show is DS:UK’s third tour, representing the final era of Dire Straits’ phenomenal career