NICE Special Event Day
The Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum will be open on Sunday, the 16th of April 2023, for the Norfolk Internal Combustion Engine Society (NICE) at the Museum.
Norfolk Internal Combustion Engine Society
The Norfolk Internal Combustion Engine Society is an active club interested in preserving, working and displaying vintage and classic agricultural and horticultural bygone farm machinery. The NICE Society was created in 1973 by a group of people who had like-minded ideas for restoring old Machinery, mainly Agricultural. This aim soon evolved into a club which collects, repairs and maintains all kinds of engines and most kinds of mechanical everything.
NICE host regular meetings at Bawburgh village, where old and new members are made welcome. Members are encouraged to show their equipment at events held throughout the year.
On display this year at the Museum will be a selection of Stationary Engines, Tractors, Horticultural Machinery, Classic Cars, Motorcycles, Table-Top Collections and a large and enthusiastic radio-controlled collection, all accompanied by their NICE owners.
The Museum site will be fully open as usual from 1000 thru to 1600 on the day.
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Lots to See
Come along and see one of the region’s premier aviation museums at the centre of East Anglia. Enjoy a family day out with lots to do and see. With the museum being free to park and free to enter, this is a reasonable day out and a chance to see a plethora of aviation items. Located on the site can be found; 60+ aircraft and cockpits on display, 1000s of related aviation artefacts from the early 1900s through to more modern times.
In addition to the main hangars, the rooms behind the shop and the outside aircraft exhibits, there are separate buildings dedicated to Coastal Command/Air Sea Rescue, The Royal Observer Corps, RAF Bomber Command and the 446 USAAF Bomb Group.
Provided we have sufficient volunteers on the day, we are aiming, to have Aircraft Cockpits Open for you to look inside. There will be an aircraft access charge, but this is through a booklet (cost £5.00), which entitles you to come back and visit those cockpits you did not see on the day. The booklet is valid for 12 months.
Again, provided there are sufficient volunteers available, there will be Flight Simulators to fly and Military Weapons to see (no charge for the Flight Simulators).
We are Family Friendly
With a family-friendly atmosphere, all are welcome. No advance booking is necessary, turn up on the day.
The on-site shop has both museum and aircraft-related items for sale. Items range in price from “pocket money” upwards, with lots of models and toys for the children. The shop also serves drinks, sweets and ice creams. With picnic tables scattered throughout the site, there is plenty of space to sit, relax and enjoy a refreshment break.
We are Dog Friendly
We have plenty of space for the whole family, including the family dog. Dogs are welcome in all areas apart from the shop. We do, however, request you keep your dogs on a leash at all times.
We are Wheelchair Friendly
We are wheelchair friendly in all areas apart from aircraft cockpits.
Visit the NAAFI Café
In addition to the shop serving some refreshments, the NAAFI Café will be open in the main hangar. The NAAFI will be serving hot drinks and light snacks throughout each of the days.
Previous NICE Days
Would You Like To Help
There are a number of ways you can help the museum if you wish to do so. Especially for a volunteer-run charity organisation such as the Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum. You could become a Museum Member by paying a small fee each year, or you could make a one-off donation to help with our running costs.
To become a Museum Member or a Volunteer Member, please click on the appropriate button below to see the details on our main website.
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We visited the museum last October and found it a fascinating place, so interesting with lots of very helpful staff to educate us. Will definitely visit again when we are in the area.