Gatwick Aviation Museum

Gatwick Aviation Museum A Charity that supports the education of British Aviation Heritage, with unique experiences The Official Gatwick Aviation Museum page.

Registered Charity no. 1075858

Our Shackleton is due to close shortly for some essential maintenance and repairs over the Winter, so if you want the op...
04/10/2026

Our Shackleton is due to close shortly for some essential maintenance and repairs over the Winter, so if you want the opportunity to come on board for a tour, you'll need to pay us a visit in the next few weeks.

Tours are available up to and including Sunday 1 November. You can book on the day and its still only £5 per person.

The aircraft will then be closed to the public until mid February 2027 allowing our engineering team to carry out a number of jobs.

In the interim however, our dedicated crew will still be here and ready to talk to visitors both outside the aircraft and in our theatre room where you can also watch our 25 min film about the Shackleton.




Tickets are now available for our next evening talk on Thursday 8 October from 19:00-21:00.'From Shackleton to Poseidon ...
27/09/2026

Tickets are now available for our next evening talk on Thursday 8 October from 19:00-21:00.

'From Shackleton to Poseidon - 80 years of RAF anti-submarine warfare' will be presented by Chris Barber, one of the Museum's volunteers and himself, a former Nimrod pilot.

Learn about the objectives, detection and weapon systems, technologies and life for the crews on board in what is sure to be a fascinating and informative presentation.

Tickets are £5 per person and numbers are limited so booking is essential. To secure yours, email [email protected] and you will receive confirmation, then pay on the night. Book now!




It is with immense sadness that we share the news that our much loved and respected Shackleton crew volunteer, Mike Rank...
18/09/2026

It is with immense sadness that we share the news that our much loved and respected Shackleton crew volunteer, Mike Rankin, has passed away.

Mike's close relationship with the Museum has spanned almost two decades. During that time he has enthralled hundreds of visitors, recounting his personal experiences of flying the Shackleton and his incredible career with the RAF - then subsequently flying commercial aircraft.

His stories - sometimes humorous, sometimes moving but always captivating, will long be remembered by everyone who met him and had the privilege of talking to him.

We were fortunate enough to capture just some of that in the Shackleton film we commissioned a couple of years ago and which we show every day in our theatre, so Mike will forever remain a part of the Museum and our Shackleton, which he loved so much.

The loss of Mike will be felt deeply by all of us. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this very sad time.

Driving experiences and passenger rides will be back for the final time this year, on Friday 18th, Saturday 19th and Sun...
17/09/2026

Driving experiences and passenger rides will be back for the final time this year, on Friday 18th, Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September.

Fantastic fun, combine with a visit to the Museum for an unforgettable day out!




11/09/2026

Congratulations to Yorkshire Air Museum on the arrival of their latest exhibit!

We can't wait for ours to arrive in the coming months - stay tuned for more updates on this exciting news!

SAVE THE DATE!! Our next engine run event will be taking place on SATURDAY 8 MAY, 2027. We wanted to give you as much n...
05/09/2026

SAVE THE DATE!! Our next engine run event will be taking place on SATURDAY 8 MAY, 2027.

We wanted to give you as much notice as possible so you can ensure you don't miss it!

In addition to our Lightning and Shackleton being fired up, there will also be lots of other attractions. More info to follow with details of how to book tickets in advance with early bird discounts.



🌌✈️ A LONG TIME AGO, IN A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY...🚀 Star Wars - A New Hope under the stars. Surrounded by real fighter j...
27/08/2026

🌌✈️ A LONG TIME AGO, IN A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY...

🚀 Star Wars - A New Hope under the stars. Surrounded by real fighter jets and WW2 planes. ✈️🌌

This Bank Holiday Saturday 29th August, experience STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE in a setting that's about as close as you're going to get to being in the movie! 🚀✨

Join us at Gatwick Aviation Museum, right at the end of Gatwick's live runway, for an incredible night of open-air cinema surrounded by REAL historic aircraft.

🎬 Watch Star Wars on the big screen between a Cold War fighter and a Shackleton bomber, while passenger jets take off behind the screen! ✈️🌌

Before we hit play, you can expect...

🎶 A Fantastic live musician or DJ as the sun sets
🍔 Amazing food
🍹 Full bar
🍿 All your favourite cinema sweets & treats
✈️ Plus, for a little extra, add after-hours access to the incredible aviation museum, packed with historic aircraft, engines, exhibits and aviation memorabilia!

🪑 TAKE THE HARD WORK OUT OF YOUR EVENING! Book one of our limited number Premium Tickets or Luxury Chair add-ons that we still have a few available, with high-back padded chairs, pillows & cosy blankets. Just arrive, sit back and enjoy the adventure!

Whether you're a lifelong Star Wars fan, introducing the kids to the film that started it all, or simply looking for an unforgettable Bank Holiday night out...

THIS is how Star Wars deserves to be watched. 🌌⚔️

☀️ SAVE 10% ON TICKETS – USE CODE: SUMMER10

🎟️ Grab the family, friends, partner and BOOK BEFORE THESE TICKETS DISAPPEAR INTO HYPERSPACE:

More work has been underway on our Buccaneer XN923. As part of the full overhaul, the aesthetics are first on the list w...
26/08/2026

More work has been underway on our Buccaneer XN923. As part of the full overhaul, the aesthetics are first on the list with a mainly back to bare metal paint strip and preparation for new paint in its Boscombe Down development all white scheme.

The majority of the nose section has now been stripped of its six layers of paint which has revealed several previous schemes including the 'Day-Glo' orange Boscombe Down trials scheme that 923 still wears today.

Progress is steady - but not fast as stripping back to bare metal is time consuming, careful work. So far, the metal is in excellent condition so we should get a very nice end result.



Address

Lowfield Heath Road, Charlwood
Horley
RH60BT

Opening Hours

Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+441293862294

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