• Kent Battle of Britain Museum Trust logo
  • Luftwaffe He 111 over London.
  • Dogfight over Big Ben.
  • Pilot Officer Keith R. Gillman.
  • Hurricanes in flight.

Open now through 8 November 2026 — closed on Mondays.

The Spirit of the Few Monument.
The Lord Dowding Memorial Hangar.
The Armoury
Operations Block
Museum grounds.

The world's largest Battle of Britain collection of memorabilia, with artefacts from over 700 crashed aircraft on display

2026 Admission:

Adults:£12.00 Senior citizens (60 years and over):£11.00 Children (ages 5 to 15 years):£5.00


We accept :
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay accepted

Opening times
Good Friday 3rd April to Sunday 8th November 2026:

1st May to 30th September10am to 5pm April, October and November10am to 4pm Last entry one hour before closing. We are closed on: Mondays, except Bank Holiday Monday. No pre-booking required.
Chad says - "Wot, no cameras?"
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Mobile phones, cameras, digital equipment and large bags (handbags are fine) are not allowed in the Museum. The main reason for the restriction on photography is respect for the wishes of the families of ‘The Few’ who have donated items, sometimes taken from the bodies of loved ones, and asked that they be seen but never photographed. These include items donated by the families of Lord Dowding, Sir Keith Park and many others. We are sorry, but we respect their wishes above everyone else’s.

Photography has also been used in one successful and several attempted thefts to ‘blueprint’ the collection, including photographing the most valuable exhibits, door locks, fire exits and security systems.

If you would rather not leave these items locked in your car, they can be left at reception. Mobile phones and cameras can be locked safely in lockers, and you keep the key during your visit.

Contrary to rumour, paper notebooks and sketch books are not only allowed but encouraged in the Museum.

Motorcyclists and cyclists are welcome to leave valuables, including helmets, coats and bags, at reception.

The Museum is wheelchair and mobility scooter friendly.

You will be happy to know!

When you have finished your tour, speak to a volunteer. They will arrange for you to collect your camera or mobile from your vehicle or the lockers at reception, then show you over the ropes so that you can take as many photographs in the Museum Grounds as you wish. That includes getting up close to our Heinkel He 111H-6, Junkers Ju 52/3M (CASA 352L), Bristol Blenheim Mk. IV (Bolingbroke), three Gate Guardian Hurricanes, the ‘Spirit of the Few’ Monument, the ‘Last of the Few’ Memorial to ‘Paddy’ Hemingway and lots more!

For a fuller explanation of these rules, please see our terms and conditions.

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