What’s On at Aerospace Bristol
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Chocs Away!
A Tasty Time Travel Adventure
Saturday 5th April - Sunday 27th April
Take on a series of food-themed challenges and uncover the meals that pilots and passengers enjoyed at key moments in aviation history.
Go on an adventure through time, starting with the steaming thermoses of Bovril on early Bristol Scout flights, to the astronaut ice cream eaten today, and the luxury dining experienced on Concorde.
Complete all the challenges to claim your chocolate prize!
Joystick Club Pedal Planes
Tuesday 8th - Thursday 10th April
A Squadron of Pedal Planes will be at Aerospace Bristol from the 8th to the 10th of April including a Spitfire, Tiger Moth and Hawk Trainer. Budding young pilots will have the chance to sit in the smaller replicas and travel around the Concorde Hangar.
The planes, modelled on historic aircraft are made by members of the Joystick Club, based in White Waltham, near Maidenhead, Berkshire, most of whom are current and retired pilots.
All the aircraft are based on their full-sized counterparts, finished and decorated to represent them. Where a child is unable to pedal, "push sticks" are attached to the tail of each plane, so an adult can guide the trainee pilots around.
Droop Nose Demonstration
Wednesday, 9th April |12pm
Catch a live Droop Nose on Wednesday, 9th April by Concorde Captain Colin Morris as we mark the 56th anniversary of a British Concorde’s maiden flight.
On 9th April 1969 Concorde prototype 002 (G-BSST) took off from Filton, Bristol and landed at RAF Fairford.
Concorde's droop nose was designed to give pilots better visibility during takeoff and landing.
Don’t miss the opportunity to see the droop nose in action at the very location were Concorde’s story began.
A valid museum admission is required.
Concorde: Meet The Crew Q&A
Saturday, 12th April | 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Join us for a special Q&A with former Concorde captains and crew, each sharing incredible stories from their time onboard Concorde:
Captain Les Brodie – Piloted Alpha Foxtrot’s final flight on 26th November 2003
Captain Colin Morris – The longest-serving Concorde Captain
David Hoyle - Concorde’s Senior Engineering Officer
Neil Smith – Cabin crew member aboard Alpha Foxtrot’s last journey
The session will be hosted by Lindsey Henniker-Heaton, a long-time volunteer at Aerospace Bristol.
This exclusive Q&A will mark two key anniversaries in Concorde’s history: the first flight of a British Concorde on 9th April 1969 and the maiden flight of Concorde Alpha Foxtrot on 20th April 1979.
What’s Included:
Live Q&A Session – Ask your questions and hear firsthand stories from those who lived Concorde’s history.
Meet & Greet – After the Q&A, meet the speakers, take photos, and have memorabilia signed.
Museum Access – Your ticket includes access to all of Aerospace Bristol on the day of the Q&A.
Concorde After-Hours Tour: Anniversary Edition
Saturday 12th April | 4.30pm - 7pm
Embark on a two-and-a-half-hour tour of the iconic Concorde, accompanied by figures from its history: Captain Les Brodie, who captained Concorde’s final flight on 26th November 2003; Captain Colin Morris, the longest-serving Concorde Captain; and Neil Smith, cabin crew on Concorde’s final flight.
This special edition tour marks two key anniversaries in Concorde’s history: the first flight of a British Concorde on 9th April 1969 and the maiden flight of Concorde Alpha Foxtrot—the last Concorde ever built—on 20th April 1979.
Guided by those who were there, this unique experience offers a rare opportunity to hear first-hand accounts of Concorde’s incredible history.
Upon arrival, enjoy a refreshing drink and delicious canapés before being divided into four groups to rotate through three sections:
On board Concorde: Explore the forward cabin and hear captivating stories about flying on the jet, with the opportunity for a unique photo in the flight deck.
Underneath Concorde: Discover the aircraft’s innovative engineering and design.
Concorde Flight Deck Simulator: Step into the mock flight deck and dive into the history of Concorde.
Finish the tour with a demonstration of Concorde’s Droop Nose move, take a photo with the VIPs and have them sign your memorabilia. Each guest will also receive a special certificate, signed by one of the Concorde VIPs.
Your After-Hours ticket grants you access to the museum on the day of the tour, where you can explore over a century of Bristol’s remarkable contributions to aviation.
There are just 48 spaces available for this tour - secure your spot now!
Home Education Day
Wednesday, 23rd April | 10am - 3pm
Visit us for Home Education Day and participate in our interactive STEM workshops and a guided tour of the Heritage Hangar to explore our fascinating exhibition.
In the Lights, Camera, Discover workshop (ages 5-11), learn how light travels and create a periscope. With Light Fantastic (ages 12+) you can build your own spectrometer to investigate light from the cosmos and understand the universe.
Enjoy a guided tour showcasing over a century of Bristol’s achievements in aviation, from early Bristol Boxkites to futuristic designs.
Both workshops will take place in minimal to no light for a prolonged period.
Please note, adult supervisors do not need to buy a ticket for workshops or tours, but a valid ticket is required for museum entry.
Story Cafe at Aerospace Bristol
Mondays during term time |10 am - 10:30 am | Aerospace Bristol
Join us between 10:00 am to 10:30 am every Monday during term time where Aerospace Bristol’s learning team will be reading a story in the Museum’s Cafe under Concorde. These sessions are free to attend, and museum admission is not required. Story time is on the following dates:
Monday 28th April
Monday 12th May
Monday 19th May
As well as Story time, we have a colouring station in the Cafe and a great outdoor play area for the children to enjoy.
This is a fantastic opportunity for early years to engage with the museum through stories about Planes, Transport & Space. Our Story Cafe is suitable for children aged 12 months to 4 years old, but all are welcome.
Whilst you're here, you can purchase a selection of fab refreshments from our Cafe also!
Aerospace Adventure app
Grab your phone and go to adventure.aerospacebristol.org to play.
Join Alfie & Amelia on an Aerospace Adventure! Answer questions, learn facts and try to score as many points as you can. Will you make it to the top of the leaderboard?*
Fact Finding Trail
Pick up your free copy at Admissions
Take off on an aviation adventure with Alfie Fox and his sister Amelia. Download your Alfie & Amelia comic book story ahead of your visit, or pick up a free copy in admissions.
Aerospace Lives
Explore Aerospace Lives, where you can take a walk through time and discover how aerospace shaped our local area.