More About This Venue: Solway Aviation Museum

Located at Carlisle Lake District Airport, the Solway Aviation Museum is a hidden gem for both history buffs and paranormal enthusiasts. Dedicated to preserving Britain’s rich aviation heritage, the museum showcases an impressive collection of post-war aircraft, including the iconic Avro Vulcan Bomber, the English Electric Lightning, and the Gloster Meteor — each with its own story to tell.

But the museum’s history goes far beyond its planes and military relics. Formerly RAF Crosby-on-Eden during World War II, the site has long been linked to strange occurrences and unexplainable phenomena. Visitors and staff alike have reported eerie footsteps echoing through the hangars, sudden cold spots, and the unsettling feeling of being watched. Shadowy figures have been spotted near the Vulcan bomber, and whispers have been heard in the control rooms — as though the spirits of former airmen still stand on duty.

Paranormal investigators have flocked to the Solway Aviation Museum, drawn by its reputation for ghostly activity. Teams have captured unexplained voices through EVP sessions, recorded sudden temperature drops, and even witnessed objects moving of their own accord.

Whether you’re captivated by the museum’s historic aircraft or intrigued by its ghostly residents, a night at Solway Aviation Museum promises a thrilling blend of history and the unexplained. Join RIP-UK.com for an unforgettable ghost hunt — and prepare to discover what lingers in the shadows of Carlisle’s wartime past.

Group Vigils including table tipping, Séance, and more,

Lone Vigils,

Use of Paranormal Equipment

Hot and cold drinks facilities,

Snacks, refreshments, and treats.

You will be accompanied and guided if needed by our experienced team during the event, investigation equipment such as k2 meters, MEL meters, REM pods, trigger objects, ouija boards, divining rods and much more will be provided for your use and refreshments will be available through-out the night.

We will provide an array of paranormal equipment for your use and explain how to use it but you are welcome to bring your own equipment too.

The investigation will take place in darkness, please bring a torch with you. If you forget yours we will have some on sale. 

Although snacks and hot and cold drinks are provided throughout the night, you’re welcome to bring your own.

Other than the above, bring yourself, a smile, a torch and a willingness to participate.

Firstly a relaxed, fun time with like minded individuals! No matter if you come alone or as a group, you will leave having met some new people and maybe made some new friends on the way. 

On your ghost hunt with RIP-UK, you will have exclusive access to this location. Our event starts at 8pm, we ask that you arrive with time to spare ideally around 7:45pm. The event will start with a relaxed greeting, health and safety briefing and shortly after we will venture forth into the unknown.

Please note this is not a sleep over event, if you are travelling a considerable distance we recommend you book a hotel room, there are a number of choices in the area.

The RIP-UK promise… this is REAL ghost hunting! As a team we promise on our events we fake nothing, we actively ask our event venue hosts to ensure any and all devices in the venue that could distract or cause false positives are turned off. We set up nothing more than the refreshments! This means what happens, happens but we will not make something happen “For entertainment purposes only” We do endeavour to create every opportunity for genuine activity through vigil guidance and experiements.

To get the most from the evening we encourage you to try your hand at as many things as you can, if you’re feeling particularly brave you could try a lone vigil, join others on a ouija board or perhaps even sensory deprivation experiments as we try to commune with the spirits and ghosts of the building.

Please dress weather appropriately, with extra layers of clothing if it’s cold, plus comfortable shoes and a torch if you need one.