Reserve Collection Experience at Cobham Hall
Be first in line for this exclusive behind-the-scenes experience. Join our priority list to receive advance notification when tickets become available and secure your chance to explore the Royal Navy Museum's aircraft reserve collection at Cobham Hall. Get up close to our aircraft reserve collection, featuring more than 20 aircraft and objects that are not on public display.
Led by experienced guides, all former members of the Fleet Air Arm, you'll explore the stories behind these remarkable aircraft and discover the vital work involved in preserving Europe's largest collection of naval aircraft.
Your 90-minute experience includes a welcome and safety briefing, a guided tour of the reserve collection, and an exclusive Q&A session with one of our Principal Conservators. As you explore the heart of the collection, you'll encounter rarely seen aircraft and artefacts, including one of the earliest examples of a purpose-built aircraft carrier. The experience concludes with an opportunity to learn more about the conservation and preservation work taking place behind the scenes.
Key Event Information
Location: Cobham Hall, Royal Navy Museum: Naval Aviation, RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester, Somerset, BA22 8HT
Tour times: 09:15, 10:15, 11:15, 12:45, 13:45 and 14:45
Age requirement: Suitable for visitors aged 14 and over. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Accessibility: Due to the nature of the building and collection storage areas, this experience is unsuitable for visitors who are unable to negotiate stairs. Please contact the museum team to discuss bespoke accessible experiences.
Tours operate in small groups, with a maximum of 12 guests per timeslot, ensuring a personal and engaging experience.
When tickets go on sale, visitors will be able to choose from three ticket options:
- Standard – Cobham Hall Experience only (£35)
- Premium – Cobham Hall Experience plus one-day museum admission (£50)
- Premium+ – Cobham Hall Experience plus a guided museum tour (£85)
Register your interest today to be among the first to hear when tickets go on sale.