German Occupation Museum 2020
Les Houards, Forest, Guernsey, GY8 0BG.
Part of Fortress Guernsey: Relics of the German occupation during WW2, a five storey observation tower and a 10.5cm gun casement complete with original…
Military
Combined Military Services Museum 2020
Station Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4LQ.
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Souvenir Shop
- Full disabled access
Displays artefacts from Britain’s proud military history, which show the everyday combat equipment and weaponry used by the British armed forces.
Castle Cornet 2020
Castle Emplacement, St Peter Port , Guernsey, GY1 1AU.
- Refreshments
- Souvenir Shop
- Part disabled access
Impressive coastal fort containing a variety of museums including one for 201 Squadron RAF (Guernsey's Own). Every day during the season, the Noon-day…
Bawdsey Radar 2020
Transmitter Block (on the B1083), Bawdsey, Nr Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 3AT.
- Parking
- Souvenir Shop
- Part disabled access
The Transmitter Block on the Bawdsey Manor Estate is part of the world’s first operational RADAR station. Discover the story of the men and women and…
Aldershot Military Museum 2020
Queens Avenue, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 2LG.
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Souvenir Shop
- Part disabled access
Housed in the only surviving brick-built barrack blocks left in Aldershot, the museum tells the story of daily life for both soldier and civilian since…
493rd Bomb Group Museum 2020
Grove Farm, Clopton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 6QS.
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Souvenir Shop
- Part disabled access
The museum illustrates the history of the 493rd Bomb Group, the restoration of the airfield and memories of the brave men who served here. It is one of…
100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum 2020
Common Road, Dickleburgh, Nr Diss, Norfolk, IP21 4PH.
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Souvenir Shop
- Part disabled access
Today the control tower is the star attraction of the museum housing some of the most prized collections but its history dates back to 1942. Visitors today…
The Bay Museum
The Old Degaussing Station, Western Esplanade, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 0AY.
- Parking
- Part disabled access
The building monitored, via a magnetic underwater wire loop, to see if passing ships had an operating device which would keep them from detonating magnetic…
Western Approaches Museum
1-3 Rumford Street, Exchange Flags, Liverpool, Merseyside, L2 8SZ.
- Parking
- Souvenir Shop
Walk through hidden rooms and discover the stories locked in the wartime bunker that protected the tactics and secrets of the British Armed Forces plotting…
Wight Military & Heritage Museum
Northwood Camp, 490 Newport Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8QU.
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Part disabled access
The museum holds an interesting mix of tanks, artefacts, other vehicles, small arms and a range of uniforms from the start of the 20th century to the present…
The Battle of Britain Memorial
New Dover Road, Capel-le-Ferne, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7JJ.
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Souvenir Shop
- Full disabled access
The National Memorial to the Few. Dedicated to the heroic and selfless deeds of the men who fought in the Battle of Britain. Includes two replica aircraft.
The D-Day Story
Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 3NT.
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Souvenir Shop
- Full disabled access
The museum has completely new displays about D-Day and the Battle of Normandy, told through the stories of those who took part. At the centre of the museum…
Thorpe Camp Visitor Centre
B1192 Woodhall Spa to Coningsby Road,
Tattershall Thorpe,
Nr Coningsby,
Lincolnshire,
LN4 4PL.
Tel: 01526 342 249.
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Souvenir Shop
- Full disabled access
Constructed in 1940 as No.1 Communal Site RAF Woodhall Spa, the wartime base for 97, 619, 617 (Dambusters), and 627 squadrons RAF Bomber Command. The centre…
The Devil’s Porridge Museum
Nr Stanfield Farm, Annan Road, Eastriggs, Dumfriesshire, DG12 6TF.
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Souvenir Shop
- Full disabled access
Tells the secret story of the greatest munitions factory on Earth. The Devil's Porridge was the explosive paste which workers at HM Factory Gretna made…
Tank Museum
Linsay Road,
Bovington,
Nr Wareham,
Dorset,
BH20 6JG.
Tel: 01929 405 096.
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Souvenir Shop
- Full disabled access
Exhibitions tell the story of armoured warfare from WWI to the present day. As you explore the museum's six large halls, you will come face to face with…
Royal Signals Museum
Blandford Camp,
Blandford Forum,
Dorset,
DT11 8RH.
Tel: 01258 482 248.
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Souvenir Shop
- Full disabled access
The history of military communications since 1850, including signalling equipment, uniforms, medals, a cable wagon, an 8th Army ACV Military motorcycle…
Oban War & Peace Museum
Old Oban Times Building, Corran Esplanade, Oban, Argyll, PA34 5PX.
- Full disabled access
A fascinating collection of artefacts and photographs depicting the rich cultural history of the busy port town and its people. Learn about the fishing…
Royal Logistics Corps Museum
Princess Royal Barracks, Newfoundland Road,
Deepcut,
Camberley,
Surrey,
GU16 6SQ.
Tel: 01252 833 371.
- Parking
- Souvenir Shop
- Full disabled access
Contains the large collections of the Royal Logistics Corps, Royal Corps of Transport, Royal Army Ordnance Corps, Royal Pioneer Corps and the Catering…
Royal Engineers Museum
Prince Arthur Road,
Gillingham,
Kent,
ME7 1UR.
Tel: 01634 822 312.
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Souvenir Shop
- Full disabled access
The history of military engineering, including bridging, transportation and fortifications from 1066. Exhibits include the only surviving Brennan Torpedo,…
Royal Armouries Museum – Leeds
Armouries Drive,
Leeds,
Yorkshire,
LS10 1LT.
Tel: 0113 220 1999.
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Souvenir Shop
- Full disabled access
Home to the United Kingdom’s national collection of arms and armour, including artillery.
Royal Armouries Museum – Fort Nelson
Portsdown Hill Road ,
Fareham,
Hampshire,
PO17 6AN.
Tel: 01329 233 734.
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Souvenir Shop
- Part disabled access
Restored Victorian fort overlooking Portsmouth Harbour, now home to the Royal Armouries collection of artillery.
REME Museum
Prince Philip Barracks,
Lyneham,
Chippenham,
Wiltshire,
SN15 4PZ.
Tel: 01249 894 869.
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Souvenir Shop
- Full disabled access
Offers visitors the chance to fully immerse themselves in the story of REME and the people who have served with the Corps – with interactive displays…
Norfolk Tank Museum
Station Road, Forncett St Peter, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 1HZ.
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Part disabled access
An independent museum housing a collection of Cold War armoured vehicles, weaponry and tanks; many in working order! The collection includes operational…
National Army Museum
Royal Hospital Road,
Chelsea,
London,
Greater London,
SW3 4HT.
Tel: 020 7730 0717.
- Refreshments
- Souvenir Shop
- Part disabled access
Featuring five new permanent galleries, the museum shows how Britain's past has helped to shape our present and our future. Discover the impact our Army…
From the Steam Heritage Shop
The 40th Gloucestershire Steam & Vintage Show
The 40th Gloucestershire Steam & Vintage Show at South Cerney in 2014. 90 mins.
£9.00
Fred Dibnah’s Victorian Heroes
Fred Dibnah looks at the work of great engineers of the age – Brunel, Stephenson and Armstrong.
£7.95
Steam Powered Pumping Stations - Part two
Part two of a look at Victorian steam-powered pumping stations.
