Santa's Flying Visit 2026

Santa's Flying Visit is the Christmas event at the Army Flying Museum at Middle Wallop in Hampshire, where Santa meets children in one of the museum's own helicopters.

What to expect:

• One date: Saturday 5 December 2026
• "Don't miss this unique opportunity to have a professional photo taken with Santa in our Scout helicopter as a special memento of your visit."
• "There will be festive craft activities for children, as well as the chance to make magical reindeer food to take home for Christmas Eve, and a festive trail to enjoy around the Museum."
• Children's tickets include a gift from the museum elf, plus a drink and a treat from the Apache Cafe; accompanying adults get a complimentary tea or filter coffee
• "Non-participating children under the age of 2 or over the age of 10 go free."
• You are asked the child's age when booking so an age-appropriate gift can be chosen
• Indoors in the hangars; adults with an annual pass get discounted entry