Grab your sleeping bags and get ready for a night at the museum! Youth groups aged 6 to 15 are invited to set up base camp underneath our awesome aircraft and magnificent missiles for a night filled with fun!
Join us on Saturday March 7th 2026 for an overnight stay like no other. You will have the opportunity to explore the RAF Museum after hours, and take part in unique and exhilarating activities! This event is open to youth groups with children aged between 6 and 15 years old.
Groups will set up camp in Hangar 1 amongst some of the RAF’s most exceptional aircraft including the Sunderland and the Sea King.
The event will start at 5:30pm on Saturday 7th March: further information will follow in the weeks leading up to the event.
What’s included?
Participants can enjoy a programme of fun activities themed around science and aviation, as well as an evening film screening, dinner, and breakfast.
Food.
An evening meal will be provided for all young people and leaders. This will be served in the Hendon Kitchen and is included with your ticket. Vegan option will be vegetable gnocchi. Meat option will be pork sausage and mash.
We will also provide a snack pack for the evening, and a continental breakfast in the morning.
New to Pillows and Pilots: Super Science Show!
Get ready for a spectacular Science Show full of bubbles, fire, and ice! This immersive show will take place in our lecture theatre, and is sure to inspire budding young scientists!
Silent Disco:
The silent disco is back for Pillows and Pilots this March! Get ready to dance the night away to some modern favourites or old school classics!
Movie Time:
Finish the evening off with a movie before getting warm and cosy under one of the RAF’s iconic aircraft.
Ticket prices:
Young person (6-15 years old): £50 (minimum 12 children per booking)
Adult: £15 (1 adult per 6 children, minimum 2 adults per booking)
