Description
The Lashenden Air Warfare Museum is one of the longest-established aviation museums in the country and started life in 1970 by members of a local Royal Air Forces Association. The museum aims to educate and preserve the aviation and military heritage of the country. Exhibits on display include a Fieseler Fi 103R4 Reichenberg Piloted V1 Flying Bomb, as well as artefacts and displays and the world’s only fully restored and working example of his World War 2 airfield defence fort. The land the museum is on also has aviation history, having been requisitioned at the outbreak of World War II and prepared for operational service and two runways were laid.
Opening Hours
6th April to October 2024
Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays
10am-5pm
Last admission at 4.30pm
Groups at other times by arrangement.
Price
Adult: £3
Child - five to 16 years: £1
Child - under five years: Free
Over 60 years: £1
Tours of main aircraft hanger during museum hours: Minimum donation of £2.
Accessibility
No disabled toilets at the museum, but are available on the airfield. Two disabled parking spaces are available via first come first serve basis, or can book prior to visit.
Train
Headcorn - 1.5 miles.
Bus
12 from Maidstone terminates at Headcorn railway station.
Facilities
Free Parking • Shop • Cafe
Picture Credit: © Lashenden Air Warfare Museum.
