Come Train with the Fleet Air Arm at HMS Tern!

Join the volunteers at HMS Tern for a range of interactive games and hands-on activities for all ages.  Step back in time and experience life on a Royal Navy Air Station during the Second World War. Discover the fascinating world of wartime photography in our newly built darkroom, test your skills with authentic aircraft recognition training, and learn what everyday life was like on the Home Front.

Whether you’re a history enthusiast or simply looking for a fun family activity, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. There is a £5 charge for the dark room event, all other actives will be free and donations towards the upkeep of the site are welcome.  There is no age limit for visitors, dogs are also welcome. There is plenty of parking and toilets, hot and cold drinks and traybakes also available on the day.

HMS Tern is based in the West Mainland of Orkney, signposted off the A967.  The What3Words locations is ///measuring.photos.swan.  Most of the site is accessible but there are some parts of the site which visitors with mobility problems may find difficult to access