norfolk and suffolk aviation museum

My father flew with the 446'th Bomb Group and I was very interested to see the 446'th display. Unfortunately, my itinerary was constrained and I could only visit the museum on Saturday, when they were not open. When they learned of my situation they opened the museum for me and also arranged to show me the remains of the airfield in the local farmlands.

What a find this is. It has been used many times to keep our grandchildren happy. There is so much to it beyond our initial expectations. Everyone is so helpful and friendly and unusually it's free, although you have to give a contribution to keep the place going and because you know they are not after your money.Excellent

We visited today (sunday 25 Jan 15) and although it was bitterly cold, we all had a great time. By chance we walked round the outside exhibits first and left the large hanger 1 till last - I'm so glad we did as this was great. The volunteers were all very friendly and knowledgeable and more than happy to speak to visitors over a cup of tea in the Naafi!Our two children were engaged the whole time and if given a chance I think we would have all adopted James - a volunteer. Thank you James for the behind scenes tour in the Avro Anson!Entry is free - the museum runs purely on donations. There is also a shop for small gifts aviation related, and a large area of bric-a-brak.We will most certainly be back in the summer, we're very much looking forward to doing the river walk.All in all, a great Sunday morning visit.

The Aviation Museum was kind enough to allow the Norfolk Mini Owners to stop for a lunch break during a charity run we had organised around the area.From the minute we arrived we were made exceptionally welcome and our entire group had a marvellous time wondering around the numerous interesting exhibits.The staff (volunteers) are knowledgeable and engaging, the food is old fashioned (in a good way!) and perfect for the setting. Lovely cake!!!I will revisit when I have more time to take everything in and I'm quite certain I wasn't the only club member who felt the same.

First a very big thank you to all involved in keeping this wonderful collection available for the public to enjoy.I cannot state how impressed i was with the collection which would take a good few hours to appreciate fully, the museum staff very very friendly and more than happy to explain all required questions.all for a donation if you wish when visiting, was honoured to place a good donation even though not compulsory.my family and i really enjoyed our visit even in winter months and cant wait to return.Thank you again to you all.

A fairly small museum behind a pub with a good selection of mostly military aircraft, plus various exhibits in a number of cabins scattered around the site. All well kept and with a good deal of information. Good for an afternoon or so.

I popped in here whilst my better half was visiting relatives and glad that I did. I wasn't expecting too much but had a really pleasant time, even though it was raining which made touring the outside exhibits a bit damp! Museums such as this are a virtue, nothing fancy but sufficient aircraft and artefacts to make a visit worthwhile.

Found this museum very interesting and informative so much to see and view. All of which reflects great credit for all the volunteers.

This is a first for me........entry was via a car park with planes in it! This set the scene for a wonderful afternoon. There is so much to see here and the volunteers obviously love the place. We spent hours wandering around the exhibits. Although entry is free, donations are gratefully received via discreet donation boxes.

Not many places have only positive reviews but now I know why how many places are free (donations asked for but no pressure to do so) has far more planes than norwich aviation museum and is superb great cafe very cheap again! My 5 year old did the simulated and the man doing it was fantastic can't recommend this place enough

We stumbled across the museum and thought we would have a look. Five hours later we were still there, it was amazing. Lots to do and see. How many aircraft can they fit in one hanger? Knowledgeable volunteers who love to be asked questions.

Whilst holidaying with my family at Southwold I slipped away for a half day visit to this splendid museum. Being ex-RAF I thoroughly enjoyed it. It has a wide range of exhibits all well displayed and much to interest anyone who served with the RAF post-war. The volunteers who maintain this place are to be congratulated. It is well worth a visit.

This is not your ordinary war museum of historical artifacts. It is a collection of actual battlefield and civil defense items collected and put together by a dedicated group of amazing volunteers. It covers many different aspects of aviation history. We were there specifically to see the 446th Bomber Group Museum and were very moved by it. It's a free museum and we enjoyed it more than many larger, more formal collections we have seen.

Set in a tranquil rural setting, cows in adjacent field. Apart from the external display there are two hangars housing a multitude of exhibits. Small collections featuring Bomber Command, Royal Observer Corps, 446 USAAF Bomb G.roup & Air Sea Rescue/Coastal Command all have their own dedicated buildings. Plenty of information on local aviation history. A souveneir shop and refreshments are also available. Picnic tables for fine weather.Admission is free but it is well worth a generous donation.

We travel up and down the A143 coming from Cambridge to visit a friend in Lowestoft several times a year and both my partner and I have been intrigued by the little brown sign pointing to "Aviation Museum". Today we were returning from one such visit and had time on our hands so we turned off the A143 and found this gem. Were we surprised!!! From the moment we turned in, facing a Javelin and Super Sabre it was amazing! How they have managed to squeeze so many exhibits into such a small area is incredible, full size aircraft, scale models, photos, documentary evidence all there. The museum includes an Air Sea Rescue museum, a Bomber Command museum, a Royal Observer Corps museum and a 446th Group museum. There is also a NAAFI serving very reasonably priced refreshments and a small souvenir shop and the Adair walk along a raised walkway through the woods to the river Waveney with information signs along the route.If you are travelling on the A143 and have a few hours to spare please take the opportunity to visit this little diamond hidden in the beautiful Waveney valley. It is free to enter but, I am sure, like us, by the end of your visit you will want to leave a generous donation!