Christmas Ho Ho Ho'pen Cockpit Day
Visitors have the opportunity to step inside the cockpits of selected helicopters from the collection. Guests can climb aboard, put on a pilot's helmet, and have the aircraft controls explained by an experienced guide. The event is held alongside the museum's extensive displays of civilian and military rotorcraft.
Sun, Dec 13, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
Standard museum admission price; no extra admission charge for the event. Tickets can be purchased at the door; no booking is needed.
Parking
Free parking is available at the museum, with allocated accessible spaces by the entrance.
Accessibility
All parts of the museum are fully wheelchair accessible with ramps where required, and a wheelchair is available for visitor use.
Pets
Only guide dogs and assistance dogs are allowed inside the museum or café; proof of assistance-dog status may be requested if the dog is not wearing an official harness or jacket.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Buy tickets at the door on the day; advance booking is not needed, so there is no need to reserve a place.
- Expect standard museum admission only: the museum says its events have no extra admission charge.
- Bring a valid 12 months Free Return ticket if you have one; these tickets are accepted for this event.
- Use the museum's free car park; registered disabled visitors have allocated spaces by the entrance and ramp access from the car park.
- Take photos if you wish, but leave tripods behind; photography is allowed subject to the museum's visitor-route rules.
Special Events & Promotions
- 12-month free-return tickets are valid for this event.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can visitors do during the open-cockpit experience?
Visitors can climb into selected helicopters, try on a pilot’s helmet and hear an experienced guide explain the controls.
Do I need to book tickets in advance?
No. Tickets are available at the door, and no advance booking is needed.
Is the event suitable for families?
The museum describes its open-cockpit days as fun for all the family. Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
What else can I see during a visit?
The museum has more than 80 civilian and military helicopter exhibits in undercover hangars, along with video displays and other aviation exhibits.
Are food and refreshments available?
The museum café serves pastries, sandwiches, hot and cold meals, drinks, snacks and ice cream during normal museum opening hours.
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