Spin into September this weekend at the National Museum of Flight’s 360 Fest
Visitors can spin into September at the National Museum of Flight’s family fun day this weekend. Celebrate all things circular with cycle stunts, circus displays and hands-on activities at 360 Fest, returning to East Lothian on Saturday 6 September.
The one-day event offers full-circle family fun for all ages. Visitors can step into the ring with drop-in circus workshops and try out hula hooping, spinning plates and diabolo juggling. Think Circus will also pop up around the Museum’s historic Second World War airfield with spectacular circus performances.
The Ultimate Extreme Sports Show will showcase cycle and sport skills, including BMX stunts, mountain bike trials and bike parkour. Visitors who fancy having a go themselves can also choose a bike and zoom round The Dirt Factory’s bike pump track. Family crafts, demos, and STEM activities a complete the packed programme.
Steve McLean, General Manager at the National Museum of Flight, said:
“We’re delighted that 360 Fest is returning to the National Museum of Flight for a second year. This event offers lots of hands-on activities and entertainment to encourage families to spin into action and get creative together. Combined with the chance to learn about flight and see the magnificent aircraft in our collections up close, 360 Fest offers the perfect day out to round off the summer.”
Visitors can explore the National Museum of Flight and discover iconic aircraft such as a Red Arrows Hawk and Scotland’s Concorde. Families can visit the Fantastic Flight gallery with its interactive displays offering a wonderful way to discover how aeroplanes fly. There’s also a chance to learn about East Fortune’s wartime heritage through photographs, film, personal testimony and unique objects in the attraction’s Fortunes of War exhibition.
360 Fest takes place on Saturday 6 September. Activities run from 11:00-16:00 and the museum is open 10:00-17:00.
Pictured: Kat Borrowdale from Think Circus practices ahead of 360 Fest, a day of family fun celebrating all things circular at the National Museum of Flight.
Photo © Andy Catlin
Notes to editors
360 Fest
Saturday 6 September
11:00-16:00 (museum is open 10:00-17:00)
National Museum of Flight, East Fortune Airfield, East Lothian, EH39 5LF
Tickets are available to book at nms.ac.uk/360Fest (due to event capacity, advance booking is required to ensure entry.)
Ticket prices
Book in advance to save*
|
Ticket type |
Advance |
On the day |
|
National Museums Scotland Members |
£3 |
£3 |
|
Adult |
£16.50 |
£17.50 |
|
Over 65s |
£14.50 |
£15.50 |
|
Concession (Student, Unemployed, Disabled, Young Scot) |
£13.50 |
£14.50 |
|
Child 5 - 15** |
£11.50 |
£12.50 |
|
Child under 5 |
Free |
Free |
|
Carer |
Free |
Free |
*Advance ticket prices are applicable up to 23:59:59 the day before.
**15% off when you buy up to three Child (5–15) tickets alongside up to any two Adult, Over 65s or Concession tickets. Maximum five tickets total.
National Museums Scotland
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