Families looking for a great day out packed with hands-on fun will find masses to enjoy at the REME Museum in Lyneham, Wiltshire.
Located close to Chippenham, the museum celebrates the work of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers – the specialists who keep the Army’s equipment moving, from tanks and helicopters to boats and high-tech kit.
It’s a brilliant place to visit all year round, with galleries full of historic vehicles, interactive displays, uniforms and equipment from across REME’s history. Young visitors can climb into vehicles, take part in trails and explore life as a real military engineer, while grown-ups discover the stories and innovation behind army engineering.
Alongside the permanent collection are family-friendly outdoor spaces, Crown’s Café and a programme of special themed events. Here’s a look at what’s coming up through 2026…
February Half Term Activities
17–20 February, 10am–4pm
STEM takes centre stage with challenges and makes to inspire budding inventors.
Children can join LEGO® Engineering Workshops (17–18 February, pre-book), create their own REME-style junk-modelled tank (19 February), and try Magnus Flyers (20 February) exploring the science behind spinning objects.
Plus, the popular mini assault course runs daily, supervised by serving soldiers.
All activities included in museum entry.
Easter Engineering Workshops
31 March–2 April, 10am–4pm
Three days of building and experimenting with REME’s Education Officer Andrew.
Highlights include paper aeroplane engineering, more LEGO® vehicle builds and the egg-protecting Egg-O-Naught challenge.
Activities included in general entry.
Easter Crafts
7–10 April
Drop into the Creation Station for self-led seasonal crafts, colouring and make-and-take creations.
Sci-Fi Day
Saturday 18 April, 9.30am–4.30pm
A new highlight on the calendar, Sci-Fi Day brings memorabilia, roaming ‘creatures’, cosplay, Calne Wargaming Club, Models for Heroes and special guest appearances.
Adult £15, Child £7.50, Family £40. Booking essential – tickets on sale from 18 January.
Wartime Britain 2026
Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 May, 10am–4.30pm
Step back to the 1940s with re-enactors, vintage vehicles, kit demonstrations and wartime music.
Adults £15, child £7.50, family £40 – under 5s and REME Gold Card holders go free.
May Half Term Activities
26–28 May
Expect rocket-powered builds, LEGO® vehicles, junk-tank modelling and the outdoor assault course.
REME Museum Extravaganza
Saturday 27 June, 10am–4.30pm
Celebrate Armed Forces Day with the museum’s biggest summer event.
Expect a mix of fete games, inflatables, displays from REME units, recovery vehicles, local stalls and a charity raffle.
General entry fees apply.
Summer Holiday Workshops
28 July–28 August
A full month of STEM fun with weekly themes:
• Rocket launches every Tuesday
• LEGO® builds every Wednesday and Friday
• Rubber-band cars every Thursday
All drop-ins except LEGO®, which must be booked.
REME Museum Model Show
Saturday 10 October, 10am–4.30pm
Discover brilliant model makers, remote-controlled tanks and displays filling the museum galleries.
Adult £15, child £7.50, family £40. Gold/Annual Pass holders free.
October Half Term
27–29 October
More family STEM and craft activities – programme revealed later in the year.
Included in entry.
For full event details, booking links and parking information, visit rememuseum.org.uk.
Perfect whatever the weather, the REME Museum offers a whole year of learning, making, exploring and discovering for families across Wiltshire and Bath.
