The Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum
The Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum is recognised as East Anglia's Aviation Heritage Centre. Maintained and run by volunteers, with one paid staff member, the Museum celebrated its 35th Anniversary in 2007. Constituting an impressive collection of aircraft and equipment, the Museum also displays in separate buildings themed collections for the Royal Observer Corps No. 6 Group, the 446th (H) Bomb Group USAAF, RAF Bomber Command, RAF Air-Sea Rescue & Coastal Command, and local aviation through the years. There are also numerous exhibitions on special subjects including WWII Decoy Crews, Boulton & Paul, RAF training aids, aerial photography, and the Home Front.
The idea for an aviation museum in the Bungay area was initially conceived by half a dozen local aviation enthusiasts, resulting in its establishment in 1972. Following coverage in the local press, the first public meeting of The Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Society was held early the following year, attracting 25 attendees. It was not until four years later that their efforts were finally put on view to the general public. The current museum has grown considerably since its official opening in 1976 - their first premises was a Nissen hut behind the Flixton Post Office. It soon became obvious that the Nissen hut could not be a permanent home, as in the first year alone, there were 5,500 visitors!
VISITORS INFORMATION:
ADMISSION FREE
Refreshments. Shop. Free Parking
Picnic tables, raised boardwalk to River Waveney.
Coach parties welcome (advance warning appreciated)
OPENING TIMES:
APRIL TO OCTOBER
Sunday to Thursday 10.00am to 5.00pm (last admission 4.00pm)
NOVEMBER TO MARCH
Tuesday, Wednesday & Sunday 10.00am to 4.00pm (last admission 3.00pm)
15th DECEMBER TO 15th JANUARY
closed
For visits outside of normal hours please write to Secretary.
The museum site is on one level or has slopes for convenience so there are no access difficulties. We also have wheelchairs available to use - please ask in shop.
Dogs are welcome but must be kept on short leads at all times - notices identify some buildings where they cannot enter because walkways are narrow.
On the B1062 -off the A143 one mile west of Bungay
Address:
The Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum
The Street, Flixton, Bungay,
Suffolk, NR35 1NZ.