Pillows and Pilots 2025

08 March - 09 March 2025

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 8th 2025 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 and Hangar 6 amongst some of the RAF’s most exceptional aircraft including a Spitfire and a Tornado.

The event will start at 5:30pm on Saturday 8th March: further information will follow.

What’s included?

Participants can enjoy a rotation of fun activities themed around science and aviation.

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. 

We will also provide a snack pack for the evening, and a continental breakfast in the morning.

Activities:

Our STEM themed activities are back by popular demand! During the evening you can challenge your friends in our Robot Races or use your engineering skills to get your parachute to land safely!

Why not also try our Craft Activities and decorate your own eye mask and tote bag? These make the perfect accessories for a night at the museum!

Silent Disco!

You will have a blast showcasing your best moves at our RAF museum silent disco!

 

 

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)

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