About this museum
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Hangar 42 at Blackpool Airport is a WWII time capsule assembled with film-set production values: Spitfires, a Hurricane and a Bf 109E (faithful replicas, plus genuine relics and vehicles) staged in a wartime hangar on a site where Wellingtons were once assembled by the thousand. The volunteers dress the part and know their stuff cold; the cockpit-photo and VR add-ons are cheerfully commercial and well reviewed.
Listed inventory: 6 airframes.
- Sit-in Spitfire replicas
- Bf 109E & Hurricane replicas
- The recreated 1940 Ops Room
The Ops Room recreation and the £5 sit-in-a-Spitfire photography session — the cheapest Spitfire seat time in the country.
Opening days change monthly: check before travelling, seriously (it's in their own description). No dogs, no big bags, no video.
- “Great museum with lots to see, staff are all friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable, good cup of tea too.”— Mark Hardman
- “Brilliant experience and fun things to do. Very knowledgeable staff on site and interesting stories. Highly recommend for people interested in aviation or history!”— Liam Bleeker
- “First class afternoon. They have a great team of helpful, knowledgeable staff. The premises are full of interesting exhibits.”— Richard Edge
Public map reports · excerpted for reference · not reviews collected by this gazetteer
The collection in profile
3 types held here that we have drawn and built in 3D. Choose one to turn it over, or see all 127 in The Hangar.
Frequently asked
What are the opening times for Spitfire Visitor Centre, Hangar 42, Blackpool?
Mon–Tue & Sat 10am–4pm (Mar–Oct). Verify current opening times with the museum before travelling.
How much does Spitfire Visitor Centre, Hangar 42, Blackpool cost?
Adult admission is listed as £12. Check the museum's current prices before travelling.
Which aircraft can you see at Spitfire Visitor Centre, Hangar 42, Blackpool?
The listed collection includes Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX 'Lucy' (replica), Supermarine Spitfire (replica), Supermarine Spitfire (replica), Supermarine Spitfire (replica), Hawker Hurricane I (replica). Aircraft move between displays, so confirm current holdings before travelling.
Does Spitfire Visitor Centre, Hangar 42, Blackpool have parking or a cafe?
Parking is recorded on site; a cafe or restaurant is recorded. Check current facilities with the museum before travelling.
Airframe checklist
Tick them off as you go. Identities are as held in the gazetteer survey — verify against the museum’s own labels if something has moved.
Inventory last verified 2026-10-08: source 1 · source 2 · source 3. Aircraft move between sites; report corrections to the compiler.
Location & contact
- Address
- Hangar 42 (South, Blackpool Airport, Spitfire Visitor Centre, Squires Gate Ln, Blackpool FY4 2QY
- Phone
- 07572 054670
- Website
- www.spitfirevisitorcentre.co.uk/
- Hours
- Mon–Tue & Sat 10am–4pm (Mar–Oct)
(from your local clock — verify before travel) - Gazetteer
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