Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum, Flixton, Bungay, Suffolk NR35 1NZ
Details
Accessibility
- all of our hangars and display buildings are on one level so do not present an entry problem
- we have some wheelchairs available to borrow if you do not want to bring your own
- car parking spaces are indicated and disabled bays are close to the Shop and hangars
- the three main hangars, including the NAAFI, are under cover and interlink. The Shop is next door and several display rooms featuring local aviation can be reached this way
- the NAAFI has only light refreshments for sale, such as cakes, scones, crisps, hot/cold drinks. The Dove around a mile away on the B1062 and A143 junction can provide hot meals - check opening days/times.
- toilets (one disabled) are next to the first hangar and NAAFI.
- the buildings for RAF Bomber Command, RAF Coastal Command & Air-Sea Rescue, Royal Observer Corps, and 446th Bomb Group USAAF, are within a short walk
- the Adair Walk, a raised boardwalk to the river, is to the rear of the site and stretches some 350 yards (320m)
- dogs are permitted on our site and in all buildings except the Shop (and rooms beyond) but must be on a lead at ALL times, and any fouling MUST be removed
- we have a large collection so expect to spend a couple of hours at least looking around, and you may need to make a return trip to see it all. Our collection is growing daily so you will find something new on every occasion - there are some "hands-on" activities in the hangars for children, and a small sit-in fun aircraft and boat outdoors. When members are present in the Link Trainer Room it might be possible to have a "flight" in a WWII simulator for a donation
- there are several "B&B" venues near to the museum - see our "where to stay" section
https://www.aviationmuseum.net/AccessFacilities.html
Brief description
" Late in 1972, a few local enthusiasts met and decided that steps should be taken to record something of the history of aviation in the Eastern counties, and preserve aircraft and artefacts. A society was formed early the following year and activities commenced; a Nissen hut behind the Flixton post office soon became the base. In May 1976, the (now) museum was officially opened by the late Wing Commander Ken Wallis who went on to become President.
A larger building was soon required for the growing collection and efforts to find a suitable site on or around the Bungay/Flixton airfield were rewarded when a barn next to the Flixton Buck Inn was offered, along with the use of a meadow for aircraft. When further expansion needs arose they were met with the purchase in 1984 of almost 8 acres of land from the owners of the Buck Inn, and work commenced on sourcing and erecting buildings and a hangar. The barn was eventually vacated in 1990."
For more detailed information about the museum see: https://www.aviationmuseum.net/aboutus.htm
Address
The Street, Flixton, Bungay, NR35 1NZ
2025-
Phone
2025-
01986 896644
Website
https://www.aviationmuseum.net/
Directions
For SatNav users the postcode is NR35 1NZ
From the West (Diss etc.) - Take the A143 towards Bungay, Beccles and Great Yarmouth, follow this past Harleston (two roundabouts), after 10.4 miles the museum is signposted to the right (B1062) and is towards the far end of Flixton village on the left behind the Buck Public House (2.4 miles from the turn off).
From the East (Bungay etc.) - Follow signs into the centre of Bungay, then towards Halesworth on the A144, the museum is signposted to the right just at the bottom of a (shallow) hill on the B1062. Follow the road, the museum is on the right just at the start of Flixton Village (1.6 miles from the turn off).
From the North (Norwich etc.) - Follow signs to Bungay on the B1322, then follow directions from the East.
From the South (Halesworth etc.) - Follow signs to Bungay on the A144, the museum is signposted to the left on the B1062 at the bottom of a shallow hill just as you enter Bungay, then follow directions from the East.
https://www.aviationmuseum.net/Findus.html
Opening Times and Admission Prices
2025-
Museum open dates:
Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday plus Bank Holiday Mondays, 10am to 4pm.
From January 1st 2025 we will be charging admission. Charges are:
Adult £10
Child aged 5-17 £5
Child under 5 free
Family ticket £20 which allows entry for up to two adults and three children.
Annual passes
All of these tickets can be converted free to the visitor by one of two means:
Completing a gift aid declaration in the shop
Becoming a museum member by completing a form
Tickets can be purchased in advance for the same prices, this is usually unneccessary, but will speed things up on busy days. If you do pay in advance just show your on-line ticket (on your phone is fine) at the gate where they will issue a wristband for the day. Otherwise please pay in the shop and we will supply a wristband.
https://www.aviationmuseum.net/index.html
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
Transport
Amenities
The NAAFI has only light refreshments for sale, such as cakes, scones, crisps, hot/cold drinks. The Dove around a mile away on the B1062 and A143 junction can provide hot meals - check opening days/times.
Parking
Toilets
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)
Location
Nearest Venues
St Mary's Church, Homersfield, Suffolk
1.98 miles*
St Peter's Brewery, Bungay, Suffolk
2.05 miles*
2.09 miles*
Priory Lane Bungay ( Radar Key Required)
2.11 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.