Time for one last family adventure this summer? Explore what’s on and plan your visit.

October Half Term: Jet and Space Week

Midlands
24 October 2026 - 1 November 2026
All Ages
Free - £6.50
Conditions may apply
Lego Balloon Jets

Children building Lego racers

Zoom into creativity – our Lego Balloon Jets are back! Complete our Lego designs, and then attach a balloon to see how fast it travels!

These are free drop-in sessions, but adults must stay with their children.

This is a volunteer-led activity running 10:30-12:30 and 13:30-15:30 on 26, 28, and 30 October.

Borrow the Moon

Picture of sample disc of moon rock

A rare opportunity to get up close with a piece of real moon rock, collected on an Apollo Mission, as well as handling many other exciting meteorite rocks!

It’s free to join in, but adults must stay with their children.

11:00-11:45 and 14:30-15:15 between 26 – 29 October.

Limited availability, booking encouraged. Both adults and children must book.

Book tickets 

The cosmic return of the Planetarium!

Planetarium screen showing the moon
Transport yourself out of the atmosphere without leaving the Museum!

Shows at 10:30, 11:30, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 everyday between 28 – 30 October. 

Tickets are £6.50 (child and adult tickets required). Booking highly encouraged to guarantee a space.

Recommended age: 6+

Book tickets

Spooky Storytelling

Children listening to a story

There’s a spine-chilling feeling in the air… the war is over, the airfield is abandoned, but that doesn’t stop people from wanting to explore the memories of years gone by.  

In this immersive storytelling session, become a part of the journey to uncover how this area turned from eerie fields to a vibrant Museum

Sessions at 10:45, 11:45, 13:00, 14:00, 15:15 on 31 October and 1 November.

Tickets are £5 per child. Adults will not require their own ticket but must remain with their child at all times.

Recommended age: 5+

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Accessibility and suitability

Fly on the Witch’s Broom Trail is classified as a Type B activity as per the RAF Museum’s Public Events Accessibility Information.

Lego Balloon Jets is classified as a Type B activity as per the RAF Museum’s Public Events Accessibility Information.

Borrow the Moon is classified as a Type C activity as per the RAF Museum’s Public Events Accessibility Information.

The Space Odyssey Planetarium  is classified as a Type C activity as per the RAF Museum’s Public Events Accessibility Information.

Spooky Storytelling is classified as a Type C activity as per the RAF Museum’s Public Events Accessibility Information.