About this museum
Also known as / searched as: Eastchurch Aviation Museum · Isle of Sheppey Aviation Museum
The Isle of Sheppey is where British aviation began — the Short brothers, the Royal Aero Club, the first British pilot's licences — and this £2-entry museum inside the prison estate at Eastchurch tells it with guided-tour devotion.
Yes, it's surrounded by three prisons; yes, it's worth it; yes, £2.
- “Absolutely recommend a visit, our guide Tony was extremely knowledgeable, with very interesting artifacts and donated exhibits for all to see.”— Mike Shand
- “Fantastic place very knowledgeable staff as all the staff are volunteers.”— Gordon Ponsford
- “Nice little free museum with lots to look at and a knowledgeable guide who will give you a tour if you need it, donation suggested £1, cafe opposite too”— Jo
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Frequently asked
How much does Eastchurch Aviation Museum cost?
Adult admission is listed as £2. Check the museum's current prices before travelling.
Does Eastchurch Aviation Museum have parking or a cafe?
Parking is recorded on site; no cafe or restaurant is recorded. Check current facilities with the museum before travelling.
Airframe checklist
No preserved airframes are on public display here.
This is an aviation-history, memorial or archive collection rather than an aircraft collection.
Inventory last verified 2026-07-18: source 1 · source 2 · source 3. Aircraft move between sites; report corrections to the compiler.
Location & contact
- Address
- Eastchurch Aviation Museum, Mill Green Village HMP Standford Hill, Wright's Way, Eastchurch, Sheerness ME12 4AA
- Phone
- 01795 720579
- Website
- www.eastchurchaviationmuseum.org.uk/
- Gazetteer
- SE-14 on the situation map