Friends of the New Forest Heritage Centre

The FONFA Heritage Centre is the only display and reference library dedicated to protecting the history and heritage of the airfields that were operational in the New Forest. Aeroplane enthusiasts, particularly those with an interest in British and American WW II warbirds, will find information on the aircraft which operated from the New Forest Airfields. We have three interactive screens with videos on the aircraft and Squadrons which operated on those airfields and details on the airfields then and now. There are many models, photographs of aircraft ,as well as stories by the pilots who flew them, available to view. There are also short CGI films to view. Finally we have a first floor mezzanine with prints of aircraft many signed by pilots who flew them. By visiting the FONFA Heritage Centre you will be able to learn more about the vital role that the New Forest Airfields played during WWII, enhance your knowledge of the aviation heritage of the Forest and enjoy refreshments in our Heritage Centre Tearoom.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 20 September:

1000-1130, 1200-1330 & 1400-1530

Location & directions

Mosquito Way, Bransgore, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 8HE

Directions:

What3words: beyond.likely.surprised. Look out for the FONFA Private Event signs on entrance to Marryat road/Arnwood Drive off Derritt lane. On leaving the lane to enter the Heatherstone Grange Estate immediately turn left and then turn left again, after travelling a short distance ,as per the FONFA signs. Then in less than 50 yds you will see the sign for Mosquito Way on your right. Within a few yards you will see our centre on your right.

Contact on day:

Samuel Ruddy

Telephone number:

+447774047845

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Pre-booking is required and is only through the Hampshire History Trust

Booking contact name:

Hampshire History Trust

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/hampshire-history-trust

Booking opens:

08 Aug 2025 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

10 Sep 2025 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

As we do not have a lift their is no wheelchair access to our first floor gallery apologies. We have a tablet you can view the prints which are the only exhibits on the first floor gallery.

Additional information

There is a tearoom serving drinks hot and cold drinks as well as cakes and biscuits. We have a small shop selling books, model kits and DVDS. We also have a section selling preloved book ,magazines and DVDs.

Max no of people per tour:

15

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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