Chance to sleep under the stars... and planes at RAF Cosford
Youngsters are being offered the opportunity to set up camp amongst planes and tanks in the county for a big sleepover.
The 2019 Pillows and Pilots sleepover is taking place at RAF Cosford's National Cold War Exhibition on three dates next year.
Suitable for youth groups aged seven to 15, the night at the museum will be packed with plenty of fun interactive activities including launching K’Nex rocket cars to compete for prizes, standing under the Vulcan and dropping parachutes off the balcony aiming for the target below
Children can also take part in craft activities and even dress up in RAF uniforms for the wartime photo booth.
Following the evening's activities, attendees will take off to the auditorium to watch a film, before settling down for the night amongst the historic aircraft.
A continental breakfast will be served the following morning and youngsters will have early-bird access to the museum shop and test flight hanger.
RAF Museum Cosford public events manager Abi Betteridge said: “We are offering groups the once in a lifetime chance to spend a night in the museum.
"Not only will they have the chance to explore the National Cold War Exhibition to themselves, they will also have an evening full of activities and a themed film.
"With one of three dates already fully booked, we would recommend any groups who would like to enjoy this unique experience to book quick.”
Three sleepover dates are scheduled for 2019, each event can cater for up to 200 children and group leaders.
The first sleepover scheduled for March 2 is already fully booked however spaces are still available for groups to book on April 13, which is girls only and a mixed group event on May 11.
The cost is £35 per child and £5 per adult, with a ratio of one adult for eight children.
For more information go to rafmuseum.org/cosford.
