About this museum
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: 3 airframes.
The Ops Room recreation and the £5 sit-in-a-Spitfire photography session — the cheapest Spitfire seat time in the country.
- Sit-in Spitfire replicas
- Bf 109E & Hurricane replicas
- The recreated 1940 Ops Room
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
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 full-size replicas, Hawker Hurricane replica, Messerschmitt Bf 109E 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.
| Type | Identity | |
|---|---|---|
| Hawker Hurricane replica | — | |
| Messerschmitt Bf 109E replica | — | |
| Supermarine Spitfire full-size replicas | — |
Inventory last verified 2026-07-18: source 1. 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
- NO-04 on the situation map