Upcoming Events
This is where you can find out about up and coming events at The South Wales Aviation Museum. Scroll down to take a look at what we have planned.
Forresters Car Club
Forresters sports car club will be visiting SWAM. This motor sports clubs caters for a wide range of vehicles and members. Really looking forward to meeting you all.
Cardiff Mini Club visit
Cardiff Mini club aiming to make an appearance at SWAM. With so many variants of mini’s from the humble 850 to the Coopers it should make for a great day.
Easter - Egg hunt
Join us on 31st March between 10am and 3pm for some egg-citing fun. Last years Easter event was a great success so whatever the weather, why not head over to South Wales Aviation Museum and join in the fun.
The Peace Dividend: An Exclusive Book Signing Event with Ade Pitman at SWAM
Join us on Sunday, 3rd March, from 12 noon to 16:00 at the South Wales Aviation Museum (SWAM) for an exclusive book signing event with former RAF serviceman and author, Ade Pitman. Ade will be signing copies of his latest memoir, "The Peace Dividend," which reflects on his experiences during the era of defence cuts in the 1990s.
Delve into the captivating stories featured in the book, including anecdotes about the Bae Nimrod MR2, now a prized exhibit at SWAM. Discover how Ade, who served both in the RAF and as a civilian contractor on Bae Hawk aircraft, navigated the challenges of that period.
General admission prices will apply, and copies of "The Peace Dividend" will be available for purchase at £9.99. Don't miss this opportunity to meet Ade Pitman and explore the historical aircraft that shaped his remarkable journey.
SWAM Location: Picketston Business Park, Hangar 872, Bro Tathan North, Vale of Glamorgan, CF62 4QR
For book purchases and more information: https://www.candy-jar.co.uk/books/thepeacedividend.html
SWAM Night shoot
Aircraft will be rolled out of the museum on Saturday 4th March 2024 for an exclusive Photography Night Shoot event, where the planes will be the inspiration for the photos.
SWAM Nightshoot - Postponed (rescheduled for March 4th)
Aircraft will be rolled out of the museum on Saturday 17th February 2024 for an exclusive Photography Night Shoot event, where the planes will be the inspiration for the photos.