VisitWiltshire Visitor Guide 2024

The Army Flying Museum
Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum
Boscombe
Down Aviation
Collection
The Rifles Berkshire & Wiltshire Museum
Royal Signals Museum
realms of espionage, satellites, and the digital battlefields of
cyberspace. Interactive exhibits breathe life into history, allowing
visitors to send Morse code messages, set up radio and satellite
networks, and navigate a virtual world in a full-size truck.
The REME Museum in Lyneham, a noteworthy addition to
Wiltshire’s heritage landscape since 2017, is dedicated to
preserving the legacy of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical
Engineers. With a vast collection exceeding 100,000 items,
including military vehicles, medals, weapons, and uniforms, the
museum paints a comprehensive picture of the regiment’s history
through the ages.
At the Boscombe Down Aviation Collection near Salisbury,
a working museum housed in a historic World War One hangar,
the history of test flight in the UK comes to life. With over
100 exhibits, including 30 aircraft, visitors can sit in cockpits,
don flight suits and helmets, and witness ongoing restoration
efforts on real aircraft. Immerse yourself in Wiltshire’s handson
heritage, where vehicles, aircraft, and armed forces
converge to tell compelling stories of the past.
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St. Michael’s Church, with strong ties to RAF Lyneham,
showcases a unique window commemorating the RAF Lyneham
50th anniversary and the 47 Squadron window inspired by the
squadron’s badge and motto.
For a captivating exploration of British soldiers in the air, the
Army Flying Museum at Middle Wallop near Salisbury is a
must-visit. Housing over 40 fixed-wing and rotary aircraft in two
expansive hangars, the museum spans a century of aviation,
from balloons and kites to modern-day helicopter operations.
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