RC tracks, model airfields and boat waters in the UK

Glasgow RC Club (Glasgow Raceway)

East Kilbride, Glasgow Raceway at East Kilbride Sports Club, Calderglen Country Park · Scotland

Off-road

• Classes: 1/10 electric off-road buggies and trucks; on Wednesday evenings also Losi Micro-B (1/24) in box-stock condition without hop-up parts
• Guests: New drivers get their first three visits free, after that their own BRCA membership is compulsory. For beginners there are club cars (including Micro-B) if booked in advance via the website – for 5 or 10 minutes or a whole race day; they are not stored on site. Driving mostly on Sundays outdoors from March to mid-October; club night in the clubhouse on Wednesday evenings from 18:30.
• Dates: Micro-B racing (Losi Micro-B, 1/24) new for the 2025 season, Wednesdays 20:00–22:00
• Good to know: Membership runs through East Kilbride Sports Club (adults £120 a year or £10.50 a month, juniors £50); members pay a £3 entry fee on Wednesdays and £5 on Sundays (under 16s free) and practise free of charge when no race is running.

Website: glasgowrc.com · Source

Grampian Radio Car Club (GRCC)

Newtonhill (Aberdeenshire), Bettridge Centre, Coastal Park – about 10 miles south of Aberdeen and 3 miles north of Stonehaven · Scotland

Indoor On-road Off-road

• Classes: Indoor racing in the classes 1/10 touring car, 2WD Mini (M-chassis), 1/12 MiniStox and 2WD buggies; a class only runs on its own with 3 or more cars, otherwise it is merged or dropped
• Guests: First visit free, then £10 entry fee per driver for one or two classes; transponder hire £3 (own transponder: MyLaps Hybrid or MRT MPTX/MPTX Pro, RC4 does not work); anyone who only wants to practise between heats is asked for a £5 donation. BRCA membership is compulsory for insurance cover; new drivers get three races without it. Payment by PayPal or cash on race day (exact money if possible). By entering, you accept the House & Race Rules, including helping to set up and pack away and marshalling after your own heat; no practice on the track while a race is running.
• Dates: Winter season 2025/26 completed; the 2026/27 season starts on 18/10/2026 (2026/2027 race calendar on the website)
• Good to know: Championship with 10 rounds per season (best 7 count); race day with three 5-minute qualifying heats with staggered starts and three 5-minute finals; membership £35 (children up to 16: £20), only members score championship points.

Website: grampianrcc.wixsite.com · Source

Hardwick RC Track (HRCT)

Sedgefield, Low Hardwick Farm – access via the Hardwick Hall car park, then follow the single-track road to the track · North East England

Off-road Crawler

• Track: Artificial grass track (astro) as the main track with timing, separate dirt track for 1/8 with timing, plus a crawler course with bridges and obstacles; pit tables at the astro track
• Classes: Mainly 1/8; 1/10 is also welcome on the astro track; the 2026 Winter Series is run in 1/8
• Guests: Open to everyone on most Sundays; outside organised events only if a key holder has confirmed that the track will be open (ask beforehand via the Facebook group or WhatsApp). On arrival, report to the key holder, mention that it is your first visit, register for the session and pay the track fee directly to them. Prices (standard/subscriber): event £15/£10, timed practice £10/£6, crawler track £6/£3; weekend events may differ. BRCA membership only needed from your third race visit. Subscribers may also drive Mon–Fri 09:00–16:00.
• Dates: Speedwurx Winter Series 2026: round 1 on 18/10/2026 (astro track, 1/8, gates open from 08:30, practice and camping on the Saturday before), round 2 on 15/11/2026, round 3 on 06/12/2026
• Good to know: On driving and event days there is a small model shop at the track (tyres, fuel, glow plugs); power normally on Sundays, plus toilets, catering, compressor and car park.

Website: hardwickrctrack.co.uk · Source

Batley Buggy Club

Summer (April–September): behind Thornhill Cricket & Bowling Club, The Combs, Dewsbury; winter (October–March): indoor venue at MB Models, Oulton Hall Grounds, Rothwell Lane, Oulton (Leeds) · Yorkshire and the Humber

Off-road Indoor

• Track: Outdoor track at Thornhill on grass until 2024; a new artificial grass surface (AstroTurf) was planned for 2025
• Classes: 1/10 electric off-road buggies
• Guests: no guest rules published – best ask the club beforehand
• Dates: 2025 outdoor season at Thornhill: Club Joining Day with test race on 27/04/2025, Batley Summer Rd 1 on 11/05/2025, Regional Weekend on 08/06/2025, Batley Classic on 24/08/2025, Summer Rd 6 on 07/09/2025, club race on 28/09/2025
• Good to know: BRCA-affiliated club; membership (April–March) £65 for adults, £35 for juniors and £12 for non-driving adults (compulsory for parents of juniors); you join on a race day, and members may also use the outdoor track outside race days.

Website: batleybuggyclub.com · Source

Thearne Off-Road Model Car Club (T.O.R.M.C.C.)

Thearne near Beverley, Kenley Reach Farm, German Nook Lane · Yorkshire and the Humber

Off-road

• Track: Artificial grass (AstroTurf)
• Classes: Electric only, nitro and petrol engines are not allowed; 1/8 e-buggy and e-truggy, 1/10 buggy and truck; club racing in the classes 1/8 e-buggy/truggy, 1/10 4WD buggy mod, 1/10 2WD buggy stock/mod and truck
• Guests: Entry fee at club races for non-members £15 for the first class and £7 for each additional class (members £10/£5); entry via the events page of the website. Racing and marshalling only with BRCA membership (insurance) – the pit lane, rostrum and track are reserved for BRCA licence holders. Track open daily 10:00–20:00 unless an event is running.
• Dates: News of 03/03/2026: club racing again with 1/8 classes, on the last Sunday of each month
• Good to know: Annual membership £50 (12 months from joining); members must always carry their membership card and BRCA licence.

Website: tormcc.co.uk

Sheffield RC Racing

Eckington (Derbyshire), Civic Centre, Market Street (Monday); Killamarsh (Derbyshire), Sports Centre, Stanley Street (Friday) – both in the Sheffield area · East Midlands

Indoor On-road

• Track: Carpet (Prima Felt GT, seven rolls) with pipe barriers, laid out afresh before each race night; driving area on Fridays (Killamarsh) 30 × 14 m, on Mondays (Eckington) 20 × 14 m
• Classes: Fridays 1/10 electric touring car, 1/12 GT12, 1/12 LMP-12, 1/10 F1, 1/10 GT10 and 1/10 Mini; Mondays 1/10 electric touring car, 1/12 GT12, Tamiya Clubman and 1/10 Mini; plus class rules for 2WD MTC/M-chassis and 4WD MTC
• Guests: Entry via the Booking-In page of the website. Race nights every two weeks: Fridays at Killamarsh doors open 17:30, start 18:30, finish around 21:30; Mondays at Eckington doors open 17:30, start 18:45, finish around 22:00.
• Dates: Autumn 2026 race calendar: Fun/Relaxed Meeting on 12/10/2026 (Eckington), Event Meeting on 19/10/2026 (Eckington), Club Meeting on 23/10/2026 (Killamarsh), further dates including 02/11, 06/11, 16/11, 20/11 and 23/11/2026
• Good to know: Formed in December 2017 from the merger of Swifts Raceway and South Yorkshire Raceway; race format with three qualifying heats and one final.

Website: sheffieldrcracing.co.uk · Source

Stafford Radio Controlled Model Car Club (Stafford RCMCC) – Hednesford Indoor Raceway & Stafford Outdoor Raceway

Indoor: Staffordshire University Academy, off View Street, Hednesford (Cannock); outdoor: Fairway, Stafford, access via the Riverway sports complex · West Midlands

Indoor On-road

• Track: Indoor: Lindau carpet, driving area 14 × 28 m (just under 400 m²) in an 18 × 33 m hall; outdoor: tarmac track, over 180 m long, with computerised timing and race control
• Classes: Electric only, no nitro; the 2026 calendar includes BRCA 1/12 LMP National
• Guests: During the indoor season the hall is open on Thursday evenings and for announced events, the outdoor track only on set dates; entry for the Thursday races via the 2026 booking form on the website. Anyone entering the race area at a race needs BRCA membership (Full or Non-Racer) for insurance reasons; club members pay less than non-members at club events. Juniors only when accompanied by a responsible adult.
• Dates: Thursday indoor racing 2026 (“We’re back”, 2026 booking form); BRCA 1/12 LMP National on 07–08/11/2026 (listed in the calendar among the indoor events); membership for the period 01/01–31/12/2026
• Good to know: 2026 membership: £30 per venue or £50 for both (only if joining both at the same time), juniors up to 16 free with a paying family member; all club members need BRCA membership. The outdoor events (Skirmish, Stafford Summer Series, MB Models 5hr Endurance) are due to return in 2027.

Website: staffordrcmcc.co.uk · Source

Bedworth Radio Controlled Car Club (Bedworth RCCC)

Nuneaton, on the grounds of Griff & Coton Sports Club, Heath End Road · West Midlands

On-road

• Classes: 1/10 electric on-road only, no nitro and no buggies; classes Rookie (any 1/10 electric on-road car, any tyres), SportsTC (e.g. Tamiya TT02), Frontie BRCA ’26 (front-wheel drive, 17.5T fixed timing), Hypercar (4WD with LMH body, 21.5T blinky or 17.5T fixed timing) and 17.5T touring car to BRCA rules
• Guests: Entry fee per race day for non-members £12 in the summer and winter series or £10 on Wednesday evenings (members £8/£6); juniors pay half, newcomers race their first race in the Rookie class free of charge. Wednesday evening: sign-on 17:30–18:20, racing from 18:30 until sunset. You can only become a member once you have raced at least once.
• Dates: Summer Series 2026 (April to September 2026) with Wednesday evening racing from early May to the end of August 2026; Winter Series 2026/27 (October 2026 to March 2027); class rules “Frontie – BRCA ’26” for the 2026 Summer Series
• Good to know: The club races outdoors all year round and also hosts BRCA National rounds (higher entry fees there); members get reduced entry fees and, subject to availability, indoor pit spaces.

Website: bedworthrc.com · Source

Southend Radio Control Car Club (SRCCC)

Southend-on-Sea, Len Forge Centre, Eastwoodbury Lane (outdoor track); indoor: Deanes School Sports Centre, Daws Heath Road, Benfleet · East of England

On-road Indoor

• Track: Outdoor: permanent tarmac track at the Len Forge Centre, drivers mostly pit at their own car, a pit area is available; indoor: carpet track laid out afresh in the sports hall for each meeting
• Classes: Electric only in 1:10 and 1:12; no nitro, nothing 1:8 or larger. Outdoor: Tamiya M-chassis (Stock and Super Stock), 1:10 tub-chassis/shaft-drive touring cars and trucks, Modified (open); indoor: Tamiya M-chassis and Frontie (1:10 front-wheel-drive touring cars)
• Guests: According to the 2025 fee table, guests pay a £10 entry fee (juniors £5), members £7 (juniors £4, each additional car £3); the first race meeting is free for newcomers. Whether you race as a member or a guest, you need valid BRCA membership; newcomers may race up to three club meetings without BRCA. Outdoor on Sundays (gates open 08:15, racing starts 09:15, finish in the early afternoon), indoor on Tuesdays (arrive 18:00, start 19:00, everything packed away by 22:00); practice runs alongside the club meetings. The outdoor track is on a shared site in a residential area and can only be used at club meetings. Bring an extension lead, and for indoor ideally a table and chair as well; payment contactless, by PayPal or cash.
• Dates: Two news posts from 03/05/2026 on the ongoing indoor championship (March to June 2026, Tuesdays in the Deanes hall, Frontie and Tamiya classes); closure of the former off-road track in May 2026
• Good to know: Club since 1982; annual membership (£20, juniors £10, half price from 1 July, valid January to December) reduces the entry fee; the club’s former off-road track was closed in May 2026.

Website: srccc.club · Source

Sidcup Radio Car Club (SRCC)

Sidcup, Kemnal Technology College, Sevenoaks Way · London

Indoor On-road

• Track: Indoor carpet track with new ETS high-grip carpet; the only tyre additive allowed is MR33 V4 or V5
• Classes: Electric only in 1:10 and 1:12: Tamiya Tourers (TT01/TT02, Tamiya Torque-Tuned motor, control tyres), 1:10 touring car (4WD, 17.5-turn blinky stock), 1:10 FWD touring car (front-wheel drive, control ESC, 17.5 turns with fixed timing, control tyres), Ministox/Mini Racer (25.5-turn brushless or 20-turn brushed motor); timing with MRT-compatible transponders
• Guests: Entry fee £10 per driver and class, the second class costs £5; club membership is free. Entry and payment online at least 24 hours before the start (tickets from one week before, no refunds); first-time visitors are sometimes exempted, no late entries once racing has started. Three meetings are possible without a BRCA licence, after that BRCA membership is compulsory (according to the club £30 for adults, £15 for under 16s). Hall open from around 18:30, prompt start at 19:00, finish around 22:15; after your own heats you marshal, and after the final you help pack away. Bring your own table and extension lead; a limited number of hire transponders. Spectators are welcome.
• Dates: Autumn/winter season 2026: practice rounds on 14/08 and 28/08/2026, championship rounds on 11/09, 25/09, 09/10, 23/10, 06/11, 20/11, 04/12 and 18/12/2026 as well as on 15/01 and 29/01/2027; results of round 2 on the home page
• Good to know: Club since 1977, racing every two weeks on Friday evenings; the school is in the chargeable ULEZ/LEZ zone, smoking is banned on site.

Website: sidcupracing.co.uk · Source

Kent Model Rallycross Club (KMRC)

Near Egerton, Kent · South East England

Off-road

• Track: Purpose-built dirt track on around 2,000 m² with a rostrum and plenty of room in the pits
• Classes: Race days: 1:8 e-buggy and e-truggy, 1:10 short course and stadium trucks (more classes planned); on practice and open days all RC models up to 1:7, electric only for now
• Guests: The facility is reserved for members on booked days, usually every other Sunday; anyone who books a date automatically becomes a club member. Driving only on scheduled dates; use at other times without a committee member present is strictly forbidden. 2026 fees: membership £15 (juniors under 16 on 01/01/2026: £10), entry per date £15 or £10; the first entry in the membership year is free with paid membership. Insurance is compulsory: two meetings are covered by the club’s insurance, after that BRCA membership is required. Marshals must be at least 12 years old; younger drivers need a substitute marshal with BRCA membership.
• Dates: Open Class Track/Practice on 04/10/2026; Summer Series 2026 Race Day 5 on 18/10/2026
• Good to know: The club has moved from Linton to Egerton; dates and booking via the online calendar on the website.

Website: kmrc.club · Source

Surrey and Hants Radio Control Car Club (SHRCCC)

Farnborough, Samuel Cody Sports College, Ballantyne Road · South East England

Off-road

• Track: Permanent outdoor off-road track on artificial grass (AstroTurf) with several jumps and obstacles; hard-standing pits right by the track with mains power for charging, water, toilets, changing rooms and showers, kiosk in race control, track shop and car park
• Classes: 1:10 off-road: 2WD, 4WD, short course trucks and vintage
• Guests: Racing every Thursday and every other Sunday, practice every Tuesday. According to the event listings, race dates are also open to non-members; booking online, booking closes 4 hours before the start, £3 is withheld from the refund for cancellations less than 24 hours beforehand. BRCA membership is compulsory for insurance reasons; club membership runs from 01/01 to 31/12 each year.
• Dates: Winter Series Round 2 on 11/10/2026 (08:30–16:00, classes 2WD, 4WD, trucks, vintage); the autumn 2026 calendar also lists HUDY Series Round 1 on 18/10, Galpin Cup on 25/10, Winter Series Round 3 on 08/11 and Round 4 on 06/12 as well as weekly Tuesday Practice and Thursday Thrills
• Good to know: The track is about 2 miles from the M3/A331 junction; food is available on site at larger races.

Website: shrccc.co.uk · Source

1066 Racing

Indoor: Horntye Park, Bohemia Road, St Leonards-on-Sea (Hastings); outdoor track: St Mary’s Lane, Bexhill-on-Sea · South East England

Off-road Indoor

• Track: Indoor: EOS carpet, at least 27 × 17 m, at most 30 × 18 m; outdoor: artificial grass 40 × 30 m with a rostrum for 12 drivers
• Classes: 1:10 off-road, electric
• Guests: Summer (01/04–30/09) outdoors at Bexhill: racing every two weeks on Sunday mornings, plus practice usually on Tuesdays from 17:00 until dusk (weather permitting, open track with timing in practice mode, £8). Winter (September to April) indoors: racing every two weeks on Sunday evenings, usually 16:00–22:00. Places are booked online; an indoor race date costs £12. The 2026 summer membership (£45) includes unlimited testing, free Tuesday practice and a reduced entry fee. Contact via the website.
• Dates: Summer 2026: race on 04/10/2026 (09:00–14:00); winter 2026/27 indoors: club nights on 18/10, 01/11, 29/11 and 13/12/2026, Willspeed GP5 on 15/11/2026 (08:00–18:00), XMAS Race Night on 20/12/2026, further dates until 18/04/2027
• Good to know: Club since 2014; dates in September and October may be moved to Saturday because of the weather; access to the outdoor track is at the car park at the highest point of St Mary’s Lane.

Website: 1066racing.com

Gloucester Electric Racing Car Club (GERCC)

Churchdown, Churchdown Community Centre, Parton Road · South West England

Indoor On-road

• Track: Indoor track; the club rotates between 14 track layouts, which are run in turn in each championship; the club provides tables, chairs and 240 V mains power
• Classes: Electric: 1:10 touring car, GT12 and 1:12 Mardave Mini; according to the programme page, the championship classes are buggies, GT12 and Mardave Mini (7 weeks: first week not scored, then 6 rounds, best 4 count)
• Guests: Racing every Friday evening except Christmas Day: doors open 18:30, arrive by 19:15 at the latest (otherwise let race control know in advance), start around 19:30. Enter in advance by email (contact via the website). New drivers can race for three weeks without BRCA membership, after that it is compulsory. The club provides transponders; bring an extension lead and, if needed, your own table. Kiosk with drinks and snacks.
• Dates: Results of the weekly Friday races from 24/10/2025 to 02/10/2026 (including 05/12/2025, 09/01/2026, 17/04/2026, 25/09/2026); news of 17/04/2026: 3D view of the club tracks online
• Good to know: New or returning drivers are best advised to approach the committee around 20:30–21:00, after the first qualifying round.

Website: gercc.co.uk · Source

South Coast RC Car Club (SCRC)

Three Legged Cross near Wimborne, last field behind the Ashley Heath car boot site on the industrial estate off the A31 · South West England

Off-road

• Track: Purpose-built outdoor off-road track with artificial grass surface for 1:8 and 1:10; floodlights for racing after dark
• Classes: 1:10 electric buggies; 1:8 buggies and truggies, nitro or electric; 1:5 is not allowed
• Guests: Anyone may use the track, from beginner to pro, with any model except 1:5; timing transponders can be hired. Fees: practice £5, race day £10, evening race £7 – to be paid before the car goes on the track. According to the race calendar, BRCA membership is compulsory after three visits (the About Us page says: show BRCA insurance after two visits). Access only when committee members are present. Racing once a month on Sundays; practice on non-race Sundays from 09:00 or 10:00 until 16:00, usually Saturdays 12:00–17:00 and Wednesdays 17:00–21:00 (weather permitting, under floodlights in winter); times may change or be cancelled at short notice.
• Dates: Winter Series 2024/25: round on 12/01/2025 (reserve date 26/01/2025) and a further round in February 2025 (news post on the home page); Winter Challenge Cup 2024-25 on the results page
• Good to know: Club since early 2008, track renovated in 2015; the club announces current dates and short-notice cancellations mainly on Facebook, so check there before setting off.

Website: southcoastrc.club · Source

Dundee Model Aircraft Club (DMAC)

Barry Buddon Training Area (active Ministry of Defence training area), about 6 miles east of Dundee between Monifieth and Carnoustie, near the Dundee–Aberdeen railway line; access via the training area gate · Scotland

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• Field: Flying only from the designated runways and their immediate surroundings; start-up tables for starting engines and connecting batteries, pits area, overflow car park (hovering only up to head height there), control line area, which also serves multirotors when in use; helicopters also use the runways
• Limits: Flying from 09:00 until half an hour before sunset, subject to restrictions; engines must be adequately silenced (noise code as per the site permission); SAA permission for large models over 7.5 kg up to under 25 kg, flying heights above 400 ft up to a maximum of 1400 ft, minimum distance 60 m from vehicles and uninvolved persons (30 m for take-off and landing); multirotors below 400 ft; no autonomous flight; FPV only within line of sight with a competent spotter; models from 250 g with CAA registration and Operator ID on the model; flying stops as soon as a manned helicopter arrives, during parachute drops and when the military closes the area; no dogs, no alcohol, no smoking
• Guests: Guests must be members of the SAA, BMFA or LMA (only their insurance is accepted) and fly accompanied by a club member who briefs them on the field rules; no more than three flying days per subscription year, anyone who wants to fly regularly must join; visits only by prior arrangement with the club, except at open events such as fly-ins; observe warning flags and lights for live firing as well as instructions from Range Control
• Dates: Spring meeting on 09/04/2026 in the clubroom of Dundee Model Boat Club (Stobsmuir Ponds, Dundee); also announced for 2026: Club Fun Day, a display at the Dundee Museum of Transport in September and the AGM (dates still to be confirmed)
• Good to know: The site is an active military training area: before visiting, check the firing times for Scotland on gov.uk; red flags or lights mean live firing.

Website: dmac1.org · Source

North Down Model Aircraft Club (NDMAC)

Ards Peninsula (County Down), about 300 m past the entrance to Kirkistown Motor Racing Circuit on the left; from Newtownards via Greyabbey to Kircubbin, then follow the signs to the circuit · Northern Ireland

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• Field: Field leased annually with a designated runway (active direction shown by an arrow sign at the pits exit), pits area, separate engine start area, shelter with first aid kit; wind turbine nearby; 10 mph speed limit on site
• Limits: Flying Monday to Saturday, never on Sundays under any circumstances; flying paused while horse racing takes place on the neighbouring field; fixed time slots for aircraft, helicopters, turbines, multirotors and test flights (yellow flag); all models over 7 kg (including gliders) with failsafe, throttle to idle on signal loss; turbines only with fixed-wing B certificate and inspection by a club examiner; drones below 400 ft (122 m) and 150 ft (46 m) from people and buildings; do not overfly the pits; flying alone is not recommended
• Guests: Flying at the site is reserved exclusively for insured NDMAC members, BMFA insurance is compulsory; beginners can make three taster visits with an instructor under the club’s insurance, followed by a membership application; at events, visitors must show proof of insurance and, depending on the event, an A or B certificate; the turbine rules also apply to visitors
• Dates: AGM on 11/12/2025 in Bangor; photo gallery of the flying day on 08/07/2026; Family Day & Bar-B-Q 2026 postponed due to the weather (new date in August 2026 according to the website)
• Good to know: Beginners receive free tuition from club instructors; at Lough Cowey flying is only allowed at officially organised and approved club events.

Website: ndmac.co.uk · Source

Wrexham Model Aircraft Club (WMAC)

Near Wrexham (North Wales), site at around 1000 feet above sea level with views to the North Wales coast; directions via the contact form on the website · Wales

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• Field: Well-kept grass site with two runways (including a cross runway according to the field rules), ground falling away beyond the boundary fence; helicopter training area (helipad), pits, car park, hut and weather station on site
• Limits: Electric Monday–Saturday 09:00–20:00, i.c. Monday–Saturday 09:00–19:00, all models on Sundays and bank holidays 10:00–19:00; strict noise limit of 82 dB(A); no more than five models in the air at once; large models 7–20 kg only with failsafe (throttle to idle) and only by “BMFA Gold Members” or holders of an LMA certificate; helicopters and fixed-wing models separately in agreed 10-minute slots; do not overfly the pits and car park; members only fly solo after passing the BMFA A certificate
• Guests: Visitors must be accompanied by a WMAC member who is responsible for them; BMFA membership is compulsory for all club members
• Dates: Technical talk on TX16S, EdgeTX and ELRS on 20/01/2026 at the Royal British Legion in Gresford; WMAC Fun Fly (members only) on 26/07/2026
• Good to know: The club has existed since 1947 and offers beginners free tuition up to the test; data from the weather station on site is published on the website.

Website: wrexhammac.bmfa.club

Hartlepool Model Flying Club (HMFC)

Greatham near Hartlepool, Field House Farm; access via a narrow farm track, park at the gate, then about 100 m on foot to the flying strip; club meetings at South Durham Social Club (Steelworks Club), Westbourne Road, Hartlepool · North East England

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• Field: Mown flying strip in the prevailing wind direction (second orientation by arrangement) on one of the farmer’s fields; pits area, no hard standing and no car park of its own; horse paddock next door, at times cows or sheep on the field; poor access in winter
• Limits: Noise-sensitive site: silence engines well, standard silencers are often not enough (especially on petrol engines); take-offs and landings only from the flying strip, also for multirotors and free flight models; do not fly into the field with the high-voltage pylons; do not overfly the pits; do not fly low over animals
• Guests: Guests need valid BMFA membership and the required CAA or BMFA credentials (show on request) and fly under the supervision of their host; guest visits are intended for occasional use, regular guests must join; prospective members without BMFA membership can make up to five trial visits with the committee’s approval, supervised by a member
• Dates: Monthly club meetings in 2026, including 21/01, 15/07, 16/09 and 21/10/2026, AGM on 18/11/2026, Christmas party on 16/12/2026; minutes of the 2025 and 2026 meetings up to September 2026 online
• Good to know: 2026 club subscription: £25 (BMFA and CAA fees on top); after the meetings there are activities such as mini glider competitions and mini drone races.

Website: hartlepoolmfc.bmfa.club · Source

Dewsbury and District Model Aero Club (DDMAC)

Dewsbury (West Yorkshire), Sands Lane, just outside the town centre · Yorkshire and the Humber

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• Field: Flying site with defined boundaries according to the site plan (no-fly zone, pits, landing approach area) and a hover circle for helicopters and multirotors
• Limits: Quiet electric models at any time (quiet means: not audible from the car park); i.c. daily 10:30–20:30, but not between 17:00 and 18:00 at weekends; noise limit 82 dB at 7 m; maximum take-off mass 7.5 kg; no more than four models in the air at once; failsafe compulsory; helicopters and multirotors hover only in the circle and no higher than 12 feet; solo flying from BMFA A certificate
• Guests: Members may bring guests with prior permission from a committee member; guests need a valid BMFA A certificate for the discipline flown and must show their Article 16 proof of competence and, where applicable, their CAA Operator ID on request; no more than three visits in 12 months, a membership application is required for a fourth visit; guests‘ children always under adult supervision
• Dates: Winter build project 2026 “Excellence” (post of 22/11/2025); AGM on 06/06/2026; post of 29/06/2026 on the Tuesday tuition sessions at the field
• Good to know: On Tuesdays from 12:00 to 16:00 there is tuition and advice at the field when the weather is suitable; the club was founded in September 1966.

Website: ddmac.bmfa.uk · Source

Northrepps Model Flying Club (NMFC)

Northrepps on the edge of the seaside resort of Cromer (North Norfolk), Northrepps Aerodrome, North Walsham Road; on the A149 towards North Walsham · East of England

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• Field: Club runway of about 500 × 45 feet (around 150 × 14 m), laid next to runway 15/33 of the aerodrome; separate area for helicopter hover training; start-up benches and a large workbench, picnic table for guests away from the pits, small caravan for the signing-in/out sheet and as weather shelter; battery charging via solar-backed batteries or mains power; live camera on the club area; at the aerodrome usually a café at weekends, toilets all week
• Limits: The site is at an active aerodrome for full-size aircraft: model flying is managed during their take-offs and landings; the flying zones depend on the wind conditions at the time
• Guests: Visitors are welcome, members are usually at the field in good weather; contact a committee member before visiting (contact via the website)
• Dates: 2026 membership fees (valid 01/01–31/12/2026), June 2026 newsletter, AGM announced for 06/12/2026 at 14:00 in the Airfield Diner; photo galleries 2025 and 2026
• Good to know: A certified Camping & Caravanning Club site can be reached via the aerodrome – handy for holidaymakers on the coast near Cromer; 2026 annual subscription: £70 (juniors £45), plus BMFA and CAA fees.

Website: northreppsmfc.com · Source

Bretons Model Flying Club

Rainham (East London), Bretons Outdoor Centre, Rainham Road; easy to reach from Essex and East London · London

Powered Electric Helicopters Multicopter/FPV

• Field: Flying site at Bretons Outdoor Centre, which is also used by others
• Limits: Flying 365 days a year; winter times: i.c. Mon–Fri 10:00–20:00, Sat 12:00–20:00, Sun 13:00–20:00 (in each case no later than dusk), electric models from the same start times until dusk; in summer from 09:00 on Sundays; on bank holidays the times of the respective weekday apply; other users of the site have priority – only fly when the site is clear; maximum take-off weight 7.5 kg including fuel; turbines not allowed
• Guests: Visitors are welcome when flying is taking place in suitable weather; get in touch via the website beforehand
• Dates: 2026 club events: Warbird Day 07/06/2026, Biplane/Open Cockpit Day 21/06/2026, Scale Day 12/07/2026, BBQ/Fun Day 16/08/2026
• Good to know: From autumn to spring there is indoor flying at the club meetings in a school hall in Harold Wood (Romford); the club has no instructors for helicopters and drones.

Website: bretonsmfc.bmfa.uk · Source

Hornets Model Flying Club (Hornets MFC)

Bembridge Airfield (Isle of Wight), dedicated model flying area well north of the main runway; club meetings in Arreton · South East England

• Field: Dedicated flying area on the airfield for club members only, north of the runway; immediate surroundings free of obstacles
• Limits: Model flying must fit in with general aviation operations at the airfield and is subject to several conditions; winter flying times apply from 01/10 to 31/03
• Guests: Access to the airfield is restricted by the airfield management; spectators, prospective members and guest pilots must contact the club in advance via the contact form on the website
• Dates: Notices of 28/09/2026: indoor flying on 06/10/2026, 03/11/2026 and 01/12/2026; club meetings in Arreton on 08/10/2026 and 10/12/2026; AGM on 12/11/2026
• Good to know: Bembridge airfield has existed since the 1920s and has belonged to the same family ever since; the club calls it one of the best model flying sites in the south of England.

Website: hornetsmfc.bmfa.club · Source

Croydon Airport Model Flying Club (CAMFC)

Fickleshole near Warlingham (Surrey), open farmland on Featherbed Lane, near Biggin Hill Airport · South East England

Powered Electric Helicopters Multicopter/FPV

• Field: Open farmland; no indoor venue (in winter an occasionally hired sports hall if needed)
• Limits: Site usable daily 10:00–21:00 (no later than dusk); during the day max. 6 powered models at once at max. 82 dB at 7 m, after 19:00 max. 4 powered models, of which no more than 2 i.c. at max. 80 dB at 7 m; models max. 7.5 kg and max. 300 ft (around 90 m) above ground, also for drones because of the proximity to Biggin Hill; no automated, autonomous or GPS-controlled flights; FPV only with a spotter within line of sight, racing quads only below treetop height; on bank holidays (including Christmas, New Year and Easter) electric flying only; on Saturdays restricted airspace due to airsoft activity, on some Saturdays experienced pilots only, as people must not be overflown; on Sundays priority for fixed-wing models
• Guests: Non-members may fly as a guest on three different days a year under the supervision of the inviting member, after which they are expected to join; insurance via BMFA membership; members flying solo must be registered with the BMFA and CAA; arrange a visit via the website
• Dates: Monthly fun fly competition on the first Sunday of the month with published results from September 2025 to August 2026, most recently “Water Carrying & Short Landing” (Funfly Results – August 2026)
• Good to know: A club demo model is available for first flights; 2026 annual subscription for adults £80 plus £20 joining fee, plus BMFA (£51) and CAA (£11.79).

Website: camfc.co.uk · Source

Christchurch and District Model Flying Club

Main site “Oldfield” on Sopley Farm a few miles north of Christchurch; also Fawcett’s Field in New Milton, water flying at Longham Lake and slope soaring on public slopes in and around Dorset · South East England

Electric Gliders Slope soaring Helicopters Indoor

• Field: Oldfield: private, flat field for fixed-wing models and helicopters (electric and gliders); Fawcett’s Field in New Milton (public); water flying at Longham Lake; indoor flying at Durlston Court School and in Broadstone; slopes including Hengistbury Head, St Catherine’s Hill, Bulbarrow Hill, Ibberton Hill, Ringstead, Purbeck SE Slope, Knowle Hill, Win Green and Whitesheet
• Limits: Helicopters only at Oldfield and Fawcett’s Field; multirotors/drones only for search and rescue purposes, not for recreational flying at club sites; water flying at Longham Lake and slope soaring at any time; at St Catherine’s Hill contact air traffic control (ATC) before flying; for Whitesheet there is an agreement with Compton Abbas airfield; Barton Cliffs for club members only
• Guests: Visitors are welcome at the club sites; if you want to fly on grass or water, contact the club beforehand (contact via the website); the slopes are open to the public, so expect other model flyers there
• Dates: 2026 club calendar: build-and-fly competition 01/07/2026, club night “The BMFA and us” 07/10/2026, workshop 13/10/2026, swap meet 04/11/2026, AGM 02/12/2026
• Good to know: Club nights on the first Wednesday of the month at 19:30 in Bransgore Village Hall; the club has existed for 55 years and publishes the club magazine “Sloping Off”.

Website: cdmfc.org

Caterham & District Model Flying Club (C&DMFC)

Private farmland south of Oxted (Surrey); access via a farm track (on foot in winter, drivable in summer); club nights in the Pavilion at Lagham Road Playing Field in South Godstone · South East England

Powered Electric Gliders

• Field: Private site with pits area at the edge of the woods (public footpath behind) and lockable car park; training models with buddy box
• Limits: I.c. models only at set flying times, quiet electric models at any time
• Guests: Visitors are welcome at club nights and at the flying field; prospective members can view the site before joining; under 18s only with a responsible adult; all members are insured through the BMFA
• Dates: 2026 annual programme, including club fun fly 18/04/2026, inter-club fun fly with barbecue together with the Croydon club at the club’s own field 23/05/2026, Glider Day with FxRES competition 25/07/2026, handicap pylon racing 17/10/2026, AGM 19/10/2026
• Good to know: Club nights on the third Monday of the month (from 19:30, start 20:00) in South Godstone; the calendar also lists events of other clubs and of the BMFA in the region.

Website: cdmfc.org.uk · Source

Bickley Model Flying Club (with Bromley Soaring Club)

Sutton-at-Hone near Dartford (Kent), right by the M25 · South East England

Powered Gliders Jets Helicopters Multicopter/FPV

• Guests: no guest rules published – best ask the club beforehand
• Dates: Open Scale Day with barbecue 17/05/2026, Avicraft/Fun-Fly Open Day 14/06/2026 (also the fun fly competition day of the London/South East area), Ducted Fan/EDF Open Day 26/07/2026, Glider/Aerotow Open Day 30/08/2026, AGM 03/11/2026
• Good to know: The club hosts several flying days advertised as “Open Day” (scale, fun fly, EDF, glider aerotow) and is currently taking on new members via an online form.

Website: bickleymfc.org · Source

Truro & District Model Flying Club

Near Trendeal between Ladock and Summercourt (Cornwall) · South West England

Electric Powered Gliders Helicopters

• Field: Mown grass runway with few obstacles, pits area
• Limits: Club rules from 08/01/2025: flying days Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday and bank holidays, from 01/11 to 31/03 also Fridays; i.c. not before 11:00 and only until 20:00, more flexible for electric models and gliders; according to the home page, electric models on all days until further notice, provided there is no livestock in the field; noise limit 82 dB at 7 m; models over 7.5 kg allowed if they comply with club, BMFA and CAA rules; no turbines; max. 4 models in the air at once, of which no more than 3 two-strokes; take-offs and landings only on the mown area, no overflying of the pits area
• Guests: Only members as well as supervised guests and prospective members may fly; anyone flying must show proof of BMFA membership if a member asks; announce your visit in advance by email to the club secretary (contact via the website)
• Dates: BMFA South West Area Swap Meet on 24/10/2026 (10:00–14:00) in Ladock Village Hall; AGM announced for 06/01/2027; club rules valid from 08/01/2025
• Good to know: Beginners receive free tuition from club instructors; club night on the last Wednesday of the month at 19:30 at the Hawkins Arms in Probus.

Website: truro.bmfa.club · Source

Blackdown Radio Control Flying Club

Former Second World War airfield RAF Upottery (Smeatharpe) in the Blackdown Hills (Devon), about 8 miles (around 13 km) from Honiton · South West England

Powered Gliders

• Field: Former Second World War military airfield
• Limits: Flying between 08:00 and 22:00, in principle 7 days a week; occasionally closed due to external events
• Guests: no guest rules published – best ask the club beforehand
• Dates: Open Fly-In 02–03/08/2025, Fly-In & Aerotow 28/09/2025, gallery of 12/10/2025, gallery “Fly-In’s Summer 2026”, AGM 04/12/2026
• Good to know: New members are only accepted if they live within 40 miles of Smeatharpe; 2025 annual subscription: £60.

Website: blackdownrcfc.co.uk

St Austell DMC

Former mica dam just west of St Stephen near St Austell (Cornwall); gate locked outside flying times · South West England

Electric Powered Jets

• Field: Disused mica dam with club hut and designated car park; club training model that anyone interested can use
• Limits: Flying times: Saturday 10:00 until dusk, Wednesday 12:00 until dusk, Monday and Friday from 01/04 to 31/10 from 16:00 until dusk; since January 2025 i.c. models must meet the noise limit of 84 dB at 7 m at full throttle, test sticker on the left wingtip; max. 6 models in the air at once; hold models at two points when starting; use the flight and channel pins from the club hut; cars only in the car park, always close gates, no dogs; follow the instructions of the Imerys mine manager
• Guests: For all pilots: valid liability insurance, CAA Operator ID visible on the model, always carry Flyer ID and RCC; club membership requires BMFA membership; gate keys only for members who have passed the A certificate
• Dates: Club Flying Diary 2026: Chris Foss Fly-in 25/04/2026, scale competition 16/05/2026, clubman aerobatics competition 11/07/2026, charity day for Cornwall Air Ambulance 08/08/2026, novice/ETA competitions 29/08/2026, club meeting 30/10/2026, AGM 11/12/2026
• Good to know: New members go through a three-month probationary period; club meetings are held in the Victory Hall in Indian Queens.

Website: staustell-dmc.bmfa.uk · Source

Barry Model Boat Club – Knap Lake

Barry, Knap Lake at Cold Knap (Lakeside) · Wales

Scale boats Sailing models Racing boats

• Water: Knap Lake at Cold Knap in Barry; for £6 for the key, members can use a padlocked car park by the lake and must display their membership badge when parking.
• Propulsion: Steam, scale, sailing and Fast Electric boats; combustion-engine boats are not allowed.
• Guests: Anyone interested is invited to come along on a Sunday and chat with the members. Members are covered by the club’s liability insurance to sail RC model boats on the club water (no cover for damage to their own or other people’s boats). Subscription £20 in the first year, then £15 a year; families £25 (children under 18 free).
• Dates: Fast Electric race results of the 2025 summer season (including 04/05, 18/05, 01/06, 06/07, 20/07, 10/08 and 17/08/2025) and of the winter season from 02/11/2025 (including 16/11/2025, 18/01/2026 and 01/03/2026).
• Good to know: Fast Electric and sailing races take place on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month, and the club meets at the lake every Sunday; members may also sail during the week but should be considerate of other clubs at the lake.

Website: barrymodelboatclub.co.uk · Source

Heaton & District Model Power Boat Club – Paddy Freemans Lake

Newcastle upon Tyne, boathouse at Paddy Freemans Lake in Paddy Freemans Park, at the top end of Jesmond Dene · North East England

Scale boats Racing boats Sailing models

• Water: Paddy Freemans Lake at the top end of Jesmond Dene; the club rents the boathouse right by the lake from the charitable trust Urban Green Newcastle (meeting place, workspace and storage). For straight running, a straight 60 m course is used.
• Propulsion: Straight running boats run on steam, petrol, diesel or electric power, RC models mostly electric. According to the club rules there is a noise limit of 80 dB(A); pressure vessels are tested by the club’s elected boiler inspectors. Tethered hydroplanes are no longer allowed on the lake for safety reasons.
• Guests: Prospective members can drop by on Wednesdays or Saturdays between 10:00 and dusk; after a few visits, a written membership application follows, which is decided on by the monthly meeting. The club’s liability insurance covers members who have paid their subscription. Annual subscription: adults £20, seniors of pension age £15, under 16s £10.
• Dates: 2026 regatta programme, including Radio Steering – Heat 1 on 04/04/2026, Straight Running – Heat 1 on 11/04/2026, Tyneside Two Day Regatta at Heaton on 06/06/2026, RNLI Charity Regatta (Radio Steering – Heat 6) on 25/07/2026, NECA Radio Steering Regatta at Heaton on 19/09/2026 and AGM in the boathouse on 07/10/2026.
• Good to know: The club, founded in 1910, meets at the boathouse during the season from Easter to the end of September on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from about 10:00 until dusk; in winter there are demonstrations and talks.

Website: heatonmodelboats.co.uk · Source

Birkenhead Radio Sailing & Power Club

Birkenhead, clubhouse and lake on Gautby Road (access via the A553 Hoylake Road) · North West England

Sailing models

• Water: Club lake with clubhouse on Gautby Road; members can rent lockers. In summer 2026, low water, weed and algae at times made sailing impossible; according to the report of 07/10/2026, the water level is sufficient for DF65 again.
• Guests: Visitors are welcome for a chat at any time during sailing hours; loan boats are available by prior arrangement. All sailing members must be MYA members (included in the subscription). 2026 annual subscription: adults £90 (incl. £10 MYA), family £160, under 18s £20, associate £10 (plus MYA if required).
• Dates: Reports from DF65 social racing on 23/09/2026, 30/09/2026 (ten sailors, eight races) and 07/10/2026; announced events include IOM Summer 2026 #9 on 24/10/2026, Strebor IOM Open on 07/11/2026, Club AGM on 14/11/2026, DF95 Open on 21/11/2026 and IOM Xmas Open on 12/12/2026.
• Good to know: Sailing on Wednesdays 11:00–13:00 and Saturdays (winter 12:00–16:00, summer 13:00–17:00); there is no sailing on some days – the club calendar is what counts; classes are IOM, Marblehead, DF65/DF95 and RG65.

Website: birkenheadrspc.co.uk · Source

Goole Model Boat Club

Goole, club pond on the historic site of the No 5 Boat Hoist on Dutch Riverside (follow the signs for Goole Marina; entrance with two large blue and yellow wheels about half a mile before the marina) · Yorkshire and the Humber

Scale boats Sailing models

• Water: The club’s own purpose-built pond with a sheltered area, ideal for small to medium-sized sailing and motor boats. In 2026 the club signed a three-year lease with A. B. P. for the site; from 04/10/2026 the pond is closed for up to eight weeks for draining, cleaning and relining.
• Propulsion: Steam models need tested and certified boilers and gas tanks under the MPBA steam rules. Radio systems on 27 MHz, 40 MHz and 2.4 GHz are permitted; toy radio controls are banned.
• Guests: Prospective members can drop by when members are at the pond; according to the constitution, anyone aged 18 or over can become a member. Under 18s may only use the pond when accompanied by an adult.
• Dates: 2026 club news: AGM on 06/09/2026 at 11:30 at the club pond, participation in the Goole Hobbies Show (post of 05/09/2026), new three-year lease (post of 05/09/2026) and pond closure for refurbishment from 04/10/2026.
• Good to know: Club sailing is on Saturdays from 09:30, and members can use the pond on any day of the year; because of the refurbishment from 04/10/2026 (up to eight weeks), check with the club before visiting.

Website: goolemodelboatclub.co.uk · Source

Northampton & District Model Boat Club (NDMBC)

Earls Barton, club-owned site with lake at Whites Nursery · East Midlands

Scale boats Sailing models Racing boats

• Water: Private club site with lake at Whites Nursery; you can usually park right by the lake, when the meadow is waterlogged the cars stay at the top of the field.
• Guests: no guest rules published – best ask the club beforehand
• Dates: Club calendar: club nights on 13/10/2026 and 27/10/2026; according to the home page, the club, founded in 1976, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
• Good to know: Sailing every Sunday from 10:00 and every Tuesday from 13:00; club nights are held fortnightly at The Pioneer pub on Fulford Drive. Besides scale models and yachts, the club is active in Fast Electric and multihull racing.

Website: ndmbc.co.uk

Bournville Radio Sailing and Model Boat Club (BRSMBC)

Bournville (Birmingham), club lake in Valley Parkway on Bournville Lane · West Midlands

Sailing models Scale boats Racing boats Submarines

• Water: Purpose-built lake with hard-surfaced banks all round.
• Propulsion: Combustion engines are not permitted at the club; scale models mostly run on electric power, a failsafe is recommended for faster models.
• Guests: Club membership and insurance through the MPBA are required for Club 500 racing; MPBA membership can be taken out together with the club subscription via the treasurer.
• Dates: 2026 club calendar: RG/DF65 on 10/10/2026, IOM Anchor on 11/10/2026, IOM Handicap and Club 500 on 18/10/2026, 6M on 24/10/2026, R36 National Championships on 01/11/2026 and AGM on 07/11/2026; galleries including “6m open 29 June 2025”, “6M Nationals Jun 26” and “Heritage Day Sept 2026”.
• Good to know: According to the sailing page, the sailors sail on Sundays and Wednesdays 10:00–13:00 (IOM weekly, DF/RG65, 36″ and 6 Metre monthly); the power/scale group meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00–16:00 and on Sundays 13:00–16:00, Club 500 racing on the third Sunday of the month.

Website: bournvillebrsmbc.com · Source

Watermead Model Boat Club (WMBC) – Watermead Lake

Aylesbury, Watermead Lake on the northern edge of the town · South East England

Sailing models Scale boats

• Water: Artificial, private lake, created in the 1980s as flood protection for the Watermead housing estate and connected to a small tributary of the Thames; jetties along the bank (bird droppings make them slippery) and free car park with good access to the lake.
• Guests: Guests are welcome on Sunday mornings and can sail for a few weeks under the club’s liability insurance before deciding on membership. Anyone joining from 01/10/2026 is a member until December 2027.
• Dates: 2026 calendar with weekly regattas (including Micro Magic on 10/10/2026, Dragonforce/RG65 on 11/10/2026, IOM on 18/10 and 25/10/2026), Club 500 and scale theme days (e.g. Tug Towing on 22/11/2026), picnic/open day on 21/06/2026 and Christmas celebration at the lake on 06/12/2026; club news of 06/10/2026 on the 2027 MYA fees.
• Good to know: The main sailing time is Sundays 09:30–13:00, in summer also Wednesdays from 18:00 until dusk so that scale models can show off their lighting; the club, founded in 1994, regularly hosts MYA regional and national regattas.

Website: watermeadmodelboat.club · Source

Sedgemoor Model Boat Club – Apex Lake

Between Highbridge and Burnham-on-Sea (Somerset), Apex Lake in Apex Park · South West England

Scale boats Sailing models Racing boats Public water

• Water: Apex Lake, a fairly large body of water, according to the club ideal for all kinds of model boats; large free car park, modern toilets (including accessible ones) and a mobile snack van on site from April to November.
• Propulsion: No boats with combustion engines; the club’s liability insurance covers neither combustion-engine models nor live steam models with a boiler.
• Guests: At the Sunday Free Sail & Scale mornings, according to the club news, the lake is open to anyone with any RC boat – except Fast Electric and speed boats. MYA membership is required for MYA district and national regattas. Annual subscription adults £15, family £20 (membership year 1 February to 31 January), juniors free as part of an adult or family membership.
• Dates: 2026 club news: SYS Winter Series round 3 on 22/02/2026, Free Sail & Scale and Wet-n-Dry race on 17/05/2026, Apex Family Fun Day on 20/08/2026 with 63 boats on and by the water, AGM on 05/10/2026; in 2025 including Rediscover Apex Park on 21/08/2025 and Christmas Cracker Free Sail & Scale on 28/12/2025.
• Good to know: The club has sections for scale, Fast Electric (including a Wednesday evening race series) and small yachts (DF65, DF95, IOM); at Free Sail & Scale a rescue boat is available on request.

Website: sedgemoormbc.org.uk · Source