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RAF Manston History Museum

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RAF Manston History Museum, is based on the history of the airfield from 1916 to the present day. Includes aircraft and artifacts from WWI to modern search and rescue operations and its move into Civil Aviation.

Browse the gift shop for that all important souvenir, marvel at the work of local crafts people or head to the NAAFI cafe after all that discovering.

Meteor Suite Conference room available for hire 

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Access Information

The entrance has a ramp and is wide enough to accommodate both wheelchairs and mobility scooters.

The staff estimate that around 90% of the Museum is accessible for wheelchair users. The attraction itself has 2 floors with around 9 steps in total. There is no lift or ramp alternative for these steps. There are places to sit and view information.

The toilets are accessible and accessible parking is offered in the Museum car park, very close to the entrance.

All documents are printed in large font.

Pricing

Full Access
Adult
£5
Child
£2.50

Adults £5, Child £2.50, Annual membership £15pp, £25 joint, £40 (2 adults and 4 children)

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Address

RAF Manston History Museum RAF Manston History Museum Manston Road Ramsgate
CT12 5DF

Contact

info@rafmanstonhistorymuseum.co.uk 01843 825224

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Opening Times

Monday - Friday 10am until 3pm. Last entry 2:15pm Weekends 10am until 4pm. Last Entry 3:15pm

Accessible parking
Accessible toilets
Facilities for visually impaired
Free car parking
Gift shop
Groups welcome
Guide Dogs, Hearing Dogs and Registered Assistance Dogs welcome
Restaurant / Cafe / Tea shop
Step-free access
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