Special Occasions, Functions and Events

Finding a memorable venue for your special occasion, conference or event can be a real headache. So here's an idea which is original, hassle free and guaranteed to be remembered!

Why not hold your event among Europe's largest collection of Naval aircraft or even under Concorde?

The Fleet Air Arm Museum at RNAS Yeovilton in Somerset has four exhibition halls and four conference rooms available for groups of any size up to 400 people. Private catering can be arranged to suit your budget, alternatively the Museum has a licensed restaurant open to the public.

There is excellent disabled access, ample free parking and a shop which is stocked with a ride range of aviation-related gifts, clothing and confectionery.

After your event or during break-out sessions, you can take full advantage of the Museum. You can go on board Concorde or be 'transported' by a simulated helicopter flight to the replica flight deck of the aircraft carrier 'HMS Ark Royal'. A combination of two enormous projection screens coupled with ten real aircraft put you in the heart of the action as powerful jet fighters take off and land around you. You'll experience the thrills and sounds of a working flight deck, and even see a nuclear bomb, all of which makes this a truly unforgetable venue.

The Museum is situated alongside Europe's largest military Air Station where, depending upon operational demands, you are likely to see Sea King, Lynx and Merlin helicopters and other Naval aircraft going through their rigorous training procedures.

The Museum's Conference rooms:

1. Warnefords

Warnefords takes its name from Flight Sub Lieutentant Reginald AJ Warneford who was awarded the highest military honour, the Victoria Cross, for outstanding bravery in 1915. His VC medal and other exhibits relating to Sub Lieutenant Warneford can be seen on entering the conference room.

The room is atmospheric and decorated with propellers and photographs representing the WW1 era. Warnefords has an integral (Screened off) catering servery. Warnefords can be used as a separate conference area in its own right or as a refreshment/dining area for delegates meeting in the Museum's Westland Auditorium.

Accommodates: 70 delegates (theatre style meetings)

Lunches and dinners up to 80.  Buffets up to 100.  Bar facilities.

Dimensions: 39ft x 30ft (1,170 sq ft) 11.9m x 9.1m (128.29 sq m)

2. The Westland Auditorium                  

Auditorium

A classic wood panelled conference room displays a valuable collection of naval paintings. This air-conditioned conference room is ideal for small to medium sized meetings and conferences. The Westland Auditorium has an adjoining projection room and is available with the full suite of conference hardware.

Accommodates up to 30 delegates 'Boardroom' style.

Up to 40 delegates 'Classroom' style.

Up to 110 delegates 'Theatre' style.

Dimensions: 32ft x 30ft (960sq ft) 9.75m x 9.4m (91.65 sq m)

 

3. The Swordfish Centre             
              
The Swordfish Centre 

The Museum's largest conference room has its own vehicular and pedestrian access. It is a self-contained purpose built building situated immediately outside the Museum adjoining the Swordfish licensed restaurant.

Complete with bar area, toilet facilties and a retractable stage the Swordfish is ideally suited for: Trade shows, Auctions, Exhibitions and Fairs.

Large conferences (Up to 400 delegates 'Theatre' style)

Receptions and corporate entertainment.

Dimensions: 88ft x 48ft (4200 sq dt) 26.5m x 14.5m (384 sq m)

4. The Classroom

The Classroom is the smallest of the conference rooms. When not in use as a conference facility, the Classroom is used by the Museum's education department for its schools programme. It is decorated with WW2 memorabilia including a blackboard and a cane for the unruly delegate!

The Classroom is best suited for small informal workshop meetings or for use as a break-out room from one of the larger conference rooms.

Accommodates up to 35 delegates

Equipped with digital projection and interactive screen

Round tables (6 per table)

Dimensions: 23ft x 22ft (500sq.ft) 7m x 6.7m (46.9sq.m)

Conference equipment available throughout the Museum include:

Digital projector

 Flipcharts
Overhead projector Film & slide projector
Lectern DVD & Video players
Audio facilities Fixed and portable screens
Radio microphones

Additional equipment can be provided subject to prior request.

To download a Special Occasions, Conferences and Events brochure Click Here

For more information please contact:
Kevin Mansfield
Functions and Catering Manager
Fleet Air Arm Museum,
Box D6 RNAS Yeovilton,
Somerset,
BA22 8HT

Tel: 01935 842612
Email: catering@fleetairarm.com