May Half Term: Heroes of the Air

Sat May 23 2026 at 10:00 am to 05:00 pm UTC+01:00

Grahame Park Way, NW9 5LL London, United Kingdom | Borehamwood

The Royal Air Force Museum London
Publisher/HostThe Royal Air Force Museum London
May Half Term: Heroes of the Air
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Discover the people, ideas and aircraft that changed the skies in a week of hands-on half-term fun at RAF Museum London. Heroes of the Air invites young explorers to build, test and fly as they uncover what it takes to become an aviation hero.
What’s on this half term
Three ticketed activities run on selected dates across the week. Each session is designed to spark curiosity, creativity and confidence through play.
Junior Jet Builders
Future engineers can put their ideas to the test using LEGO bricks to design and build their own aircraft. Experiment with shapes, wings and balance to create a flying machine worthy of a hero of the air.
Sessions at 11.00am, 1.00pm and 2.30pm
Running 23–26 May 2026
Tickets are £5.00 per child.
Adults do not require a ticket but must remain with their children.
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Remote Control Helicopter Flying
Complete a short scavenger hunt before taking control of a remote-control helicopter. Navigate a timed course and see if you can top the leader board in this skill-based flying challenge to win a prize.
Sessions at 11.00am, 1.00pm and 2.30pm
Running 28–31 May 2026
Tickets are £5.00 per child.
Adults do not require a ticket but must remain with their children.

Paper Plane Contest
Fold, fly and refine your design in this fast-paced paper plane challenge. Learn how small changes affect flight, then compete to see whose plane can travel the furthest and win a prize.
Sessions at 11.00am, 12.00pm, 2.00pm and 3.00pm.
Running 25–29 May 2026
Tickets are £3.00 per child.
Adults do not require a ticket but must remain with their children.
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Grahame Park Way, NW9 5LL London, United Kingdom, Borehamwood, United Kingdom

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