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COVID-19 & Visiting the Museum
The FAST Museum is OPEN to the public on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays.
We look forward to welcoming you!
To protect our volunteers and other members of the public, we request that - unless medically exempt - our adult visitors wear face coverings whilst inside the Museum buildings.
The availability of volunteers to run the museum may also be impacted by the current fluid situation with the virus. Please check the Museum Operational News Update below before your visit, where any further changes, including opening hours or unplanned closure will be advised. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
Please also be aware access to the Flight Simulators and Aircraft Cockpits may be limited to maintain a COVID-Secure environment, please check the Museum Operational News Update below for latest information prior to your visit.
The Wind Tunnels are CLOSED for the winter. The 2022 tour season will run between March 31st and October 27th, details of proposed tour dates will be published as early as possible in the new year. If you would like to register interest in joining a 2022 tour please contact: secretary@airsciences.org.uk.
We ARE offering COVID-Secure Guided Tours of the Man-Carrying Centrifuge. More details at: https://farnboroughcentrifuge.org.uk
General enquiries to secretary@airsciences.org.uk
FAST Museum
Trenchard House
85 Farnborough Road
Farnborough
Hampshire GU14 6TF
Tel: 01252 375050
Email: secretary@airsciences.org.uk
(Office manned Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays)
Visitor Information
Museum Operational News Update
Weekends – Simulator / Harrier Cockpit Update
The children’s “Spitfire” simulator is now operating along with the Harrier Simulator at weekends, if the weather is fine, the Harrier Cockpit will be open for visitors.
Opening Hours & Admission
The Museum is open 10:00am to 4:00pm Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays.
Admission is Free but donations are very welcome – as a charity run entirely by volunteers we depend on fundraising to meet our costs and support our projects. (Special events and exhibitions may charge an admission fee).
FAST Museum Guided Tours
ADULT GROUPS
Pre-booked Museum tours by adult groups are welcomed on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10 am and 4 pm.
The standard charge per person, to include tea/coffee and biscuits on arrival, illustrated talk, and guided tour is £15, subject to a minimum of 5 persons.
Other days and times by special arrangement may be available but would incur an additional charge.
For further details and information please download the Hospitality Brochure and Booking Form.
SCHOOL/YOUTH GROUP VISITS
Visits by schools and youth groups can be arranged for Tuesdays or Thursdays and include a talk and guided tour, nominally in groups of 10 or fewer, each with a leader and cost £5 per person with no charge for accompanying adults.
Evening visits by Scouts/Cubs etc can be accommodated, on Tuesdays and Thursdays only, at the same cost.
For further details and information please download the Hospitality Brochure and Booking Form.
Accessibility
We are committed to ensuring the FAST Museum is accessible to all visitors, regardless of disability and hope that our facilities enhance your visit. The Museum is wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilets are available. Volunteer staff are always on hand for assistance and will be more than happy to help you.
Parking
Parking is free at the Museum and there are plenty of spaces.
Location & Maps
Farnborough Air Sciences Trust Museum, Trenchard House, 85 Farnborough Road, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 6TF
Getting Here
37 MINUTES FROM LONDON, 57 MINUTES TO PARIS!
With Farnborough airport literally on the doorstep, international air travel is made easy for the FAST Museum!
But of course, most of our visitors find us via somewhat more prosaic modes of transport…
BY CAR
Satellite Navigation: GU14 6TH
Junctions 4 and 4A of the M3 are minutes away and the Museum is just 15 miles from junction 12 of the M25, making Heathrow and Gatwick airports readily accessible.
The Museum is situated on the A325 Farnborough Road, close to the Eastern end of the main runway at Farnborough Airfield.
BY TRAIN
Farnborough is on the London to Southampton rail line and is just 37 minutes from central London by train. Farnborough Main rail station is just a 5 minute taxi ride or 20 minute walk away from the Museum.
BY BUS
The main bus route up the A325 through Farnborough, from Camberley to Aldershot, is Stagecoach Route 1. You can find more bus travel information at www.traveline.info.
All forms of transport are catered for…
Eating & Shopping
The museum has a coffee lounge which is open during museum opening hours, serving hot and cold drinks, cakes and biscuits.
Farnborough town centre with a wide range of shops and eating, including ASDA and Sainsburys, is a 10 minute walk away.
Picnic areas are available (weather permitting!)…
General Enquiries
The Museum office is manned on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays.
Tel : 01252 375050
International : +44 1252 375050
Email : secretary@airsciences.org.uk
MUSEUM OPENING HOURS
Saturdays, Sundays and
Bank Holiday Mondays
10.00am - 4.00pm
LATEST NEWS
The Wind Tunnels will open again on March 24th and the 2022 tour season will run until October 27th. Details at Wind Tunnel Tours>>
Covid Secure Guided tours of the Man-Carrying Centrifuge are running. Details at https://farnboroughcentrifuge.org.uk/
UPCOMING EVENTS
All postponed events are currently being rescheduled and dates will be posted soon>>
FAST
Trenchard House
85 Farnborough Road
Farnborough
Hampshire GU14 6TF
Tel: 01252 375050
Email: secretary@airsciences.org.uk
(Office manned Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays)
