Solent Sky

Took my 11 year old son here for an afternoon and had a wonderful time. The exhibit is small but very interactive. Many of the staff are ex pilots and you get to sit in many of the cockpits of the planes as they explain how things work. Well worth the drive from London and the small entrance fee.

If you like aviation, or even if you’re interested in finding out about Southampton’s history in being a world leader in something, then this museum will interest you.
First you will learn about how aviation started in Eastleigh by a very simple home made pedal machine, which later brought a wave of advances from the first WW1 military aircraft to performance aircraft that won the Schneider trophy (F1 of of the skies), the spitfire, commercial flying boats and military jet trainers.
It is certainly a proud heritage for the area, but even if you don’t live in Hampshire, its something different to open up our mind to British achievements. Entry is not expensive and it is easy to get to, being located down by the docks. An adult ticket costs £6 and children over 5: £4, children under 5: free.