New BoB Venue in Southampton (UK)
Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2026 12:08 pm
For anyone in or visiting the UK, a new Battle of Britain venue is opening in Southampton: www.battleofbritaindodgems.co.uk
My sister has a background in special effects and has put it together. There's no RAF or Spitfire museum in Southampton any more, so the venue has become something of a focal point for local historians. They've brought together a lot of interesting stories and exhibits from the conflict.
One of the most striking is a large collection of posters made from actual Luftwaffe reconnaissance photos of the Spitfire plant in Southampton, showing it before and after a raid.
They've also built a set of immersive cockpits with wrap-around screens, where you can pilot a Spitfire or Hurricane and fight one of the engagements yourself.
If you're passing through, it might be worth a visit. Happy to answer questions if anyone wants to know more.
Matchwood
My sister has a background in special effects and has put it together. There's no RAF or Spitfire museum in Southampton any more, so the venue has become something of a focal point for local historians. They've brought together a lot of interesting stories and exhibits from the conflict.
One of the most striking is a large collection of posters made from actual Luftwaffe reconnaissance photos of the Spitfire plant in Southampton, showing it before and after a raid.
They've also built a set of immersive cockpits with wrap-around screens, where you can pilot a Spitfire or Hurricane and fight one of the engagements yourself.
If you're passing through, it might be worth a visit. Happy to answer questions if anyone wants to know more.
Matchwood