The Helicopter Museum

The Helicopter Museum is an aviation museum in Weston-super-Mare housing over 80 helicopters and autogyros from military and civilian sources. The aircraft are displayed across several exhibition halls.

The collection began in 1958 when aviation historian Elfan ap Rees started gathering rotorcraft documentation and acquired his first helicopter in 1969. Over time it grew into a major repository of aircraft from different nations and periods.

The collection includes aircraft that once served royal duties and machines from different regions around the world. Visitors can see how rotorcraft evolved across various countries and purposes through the objects on display.

The museum is located five minutes from Junction 21 of the M5 Motorway and is easy to reach by car. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended as you will spend time exploring the multiple exhibition halls.

The museum houses the G-LYNX helicopter, which set the world speed record of 400 kilometers per hour in 1986 and still holds this title. This aircraft is a rare example of a record-breaking machine that has never been surpassed.

Location: North Somerset

Inception: 1989

Address: The Heliport, Locking Moor Road, Weston-Super-Mare BS22 8PL

Website: https://helimuseum.com

GPS coordinates: 51.33950,-2.93030

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:47