Unofficial Museum Guide


Key Facts

Location: Ivychurch, Kent
SatNav: TN29 0EE
Country: United Kingdom
Date Opened: ?
Aircraft Exhibits: 4

What’s Here

Housed in buildings used by the Women’s Land Army (WLA) during the Second World War, the museum features a large collection of WW2 equipment and memorabilia. The buildings overlook the Brenzett (or Ivychurch) Advanced Landing Ground, which was used to support the D-Day landings. The museum contains displays on Brenzett, aviation in Kent and life in the WLA.

Directions

On the A2070, north-west of New Romney and 10 miles south of Ashford, Kent. The museum is on an unclassified road to Ivychurch. See this location on Microsoft Live Search Maps

Visiting

Opening Hours:

Open Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays 11.00 am to 5.30 pm, Easter to the end of October; and Fridays 11.00 am to 5.30 pm, during school summer holidays.

Admission:

See official site for details.

Amenities:

Toilets, Parking, Souvenir shop.



Canberra B.2 WH657. (photo, Jeremy Day) Vampire T.11 XK625. (photo, Jeremy Day)

List of Aircraft Exhibits

Displayed I.D. Aircraft Type Real Identity Condition Status
WH657 English Electric Canberra B.2 WH657 Complete Displayed
XK625 de Havilland D.H.115 Vampire T.11 XK625 Complete Displayed
G-AMSM Douglas Dakota 4 G-AMSM Nose Displayed
V7350 Hawker Hurricane I V7350 Fwd Fuselage Displayed

More Information

BAMT, Ivychurch Road, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 0EE. Tel: 01797 344747 or 01797 320077. website: Brenzett Aeronautical Museum
Museum secretary: A. J. Moor, 190 Hythe Road, Ashford, Kent. Tel: 01233 627911


 
? Autogyro
(photo, Jeremy Day)
 

1 Comment

  • By C Box, 27 June 2011 @ 7:40 am

    This is a small museum that is packed with interest for the WW2 aircraft enthusiast. Well worth the visit especially if you are into the technical side of aircraft and their operation. Met some very interesting and knowledgable staff.
    Well done and keep up the good work!

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