Visits

Our visits programme for 2026 is being carefully considered and details will appear here as well as in Jabberwock in the future.

Application Forms will be available when details are known

Tickets will be allocated on a first come first served basis. You will be notified immediately if for any reason the visit is postponed OR if you have not been allocated a place. Please note that NO REFUNDS for non-attendance can be given.

SoFFAAM Summertime Social

Thursday 27 August 2026 – 12:00 noon for a 12:30 start.

Members & Guests are welcome to join us for a very convivial gathering at this lovely hotel in the country and enjoy their beautiful garden and a delicious lunch. To down load an application form which shows the menu to be enjoyed, click HERE

See your edition of Jabberwock 124 for full details or down load the form above.

Visit to Antiqua Ships at Coates English Willow Vistor Centre, Meare Green Court, Stoke St Gregory,
Taunton TA3 6HY.

Wednesday 21 October.

This visit is open to SoFFAAM Members and their guests. To down load an application form click HERE

Antiqua Ships is an artisan workshop providing repair, restoration and preservation of antique or collectable models of ships, boats or other maritime craft. The workshop is home to a small gallery and an equally small but specialist collection of out-of-print maritime books. The cost is just £15.00 per person and guests are welcome. Includes are coffee and biscuits before the visits in the Lemon Tree Cafe. You can also have breakfast here or lunch at your own expense. For more information on the Heritage Centre, see their website.

Past Visits

Many exciting visits have been arranged by the society to various military and civilian establishments, with some having exclusive, ‘behind the scenes’ access to the activities and workings of the hosts. Past visits have included:

Bovington Tank Museum

Heli Operations, Somerton

Historic Helicopters

Aerospace Bristol

SS Great Britain