BAe Sea Harrier F/A2

The BAe Sea Harrier F/A2 sits in Yeovil like a time capsule from the Falklands War era, a proper piece of British aviation history that most people walk straight past. This jet fighter is the real deal - the aircraft that dominated the skies during the 1982 conflict and went on to serve through the 1990s. You're looking at a machine that actually saw combat, not some museum reproduction.

It's the kind of thing that will absolutely grip anyone with an interest in military aviation or 1980s military history. Kids fascinated by fast jets will find it genuinely impressive, though don't expect interactive exhibits or a visitor centre - it's essentially a static display. Expect to spend twenty minutes properly examining it, maybe an hour if you're the type to read every panel and take photos from different angles.

Because it's in Yeovil itself, it works brilliantly as a quick stop if you're basing yourself at one of the nearby parks like Long Hazel or Orchard Farm Luxury Glamping. Neither sits too far away, so you could easily pop into town for an hour without it eating into your day. The Sea Harrier isn't a destination in itself - more of a worthwhile addition to a day exploring Somerset. Fair warning though: there's no visitor information readily available, so ring ahead before you go. Nothing worse than driving to see something only to find it's not on display that day.