Shoreham Airport Visitor Centre 15G Cecil Pashley Way, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 5FF, UK

Delve into the fascinating past of the UK’s oldest airport with a guided tour. Put on by the volunteers at the airport museum these tours take you around the site, showing the Grade II listed terminal building and hangar and the runways.These tours take place during normal opening times and last around one hour.

The guided tour offers plenty of insight into the construction of the airport and its history, particularly during World War II when it was used as a base for the newly formed 277 Air Sea Rescue Squadron. As well as learning about the history of the airport and its surrounding area, you can also learn all about the current day airport and how it operates. Aviation enthusiasts and photographers alike, will enjoy this tour as it offers fantastic insight and wonderful photo opportunities.

Views of the resident aircraft are available throughout the tour and costs £5.00 (adults) or £3.00 (children and schools).

Visitor Centre Opening Hours

Weekdays
10.00 – 15.00

Weekends
12.00 – 15.00

In front of the main terminal building there is a memorial dedicated to remembering those that gave their lives in past conflicts, and pay tribute to those who are connected or made a significant contribution to the Airport. Everyone is invited to use the area for a moment of reflection and quietly remember those who will never be forgotten. The site is open to the public during the Airport opening hours.

Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is not free for all users.
• Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
• The car park is located at the front of the venue.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• There is/are 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 315cm x 480cm (10ft 4in x 15ft 9in).
• The nearest designated bay is 42m (45yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The furthest designated bay is 54m (59yd 2in) from the main entrance.
• The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
• Assistance may be required because there is / are uneven surfaces.
• The car park surface is tarmac.
• The patron does not have to cross a road.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

Museum

• Exhibits cannot be audio described.
• Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
• Braille signage for exhibits is not available.
• Touch tours are not available.
• Video tours are not available.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow.

Accessible Toilet

• There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.