School FAQ
Planning a school visit to Aerospace Bristol? The following FAQ includes everything you need to plan your visit and make the most of your day.
To book your visit, please complete the School Booking Form.
Before Your Visit
What are your school prices?
Museum entry is £8 per child
Learning workshops are £3 per child, per workshop
For groups smaller than 20, there is a flat rate of £60 per workshop
1 free adult entry is available per 6 children booked
Any additional adults are £8 per adult
A non-refundable deposit is required to confirm the workshops
Schools can purchase simulator tickets for The Red Arrows Experience at a discounted rate of £2 per person when added to the booking form. If you wish to purchase to purchase on the day, please make a group payment on arrival to access the offer. Access restrictions apply. Please see link above for details.
Where can I find out more about workshops?
· Early years and Key Stage One workshops
· Key Stages Four and Five Workshops
How many children per workshop?
· Up to 35 children can attend a workshop at a time
Our school group is very large, can you accommodate us?
For groups larger than 200, please contact learning@aerospacebristol.org and we will be able to confirm whether or not we can accommodate your group.
How do I book a school visit?
To book a school visit to Aerospace Bristol, please complete the School Booking Form.
When is Aerospace Bristol open?
The museum is open between 10.00am and 4.30pm. Where possible, we advise schools to arrive at 10.00am and stay until 2.00pm. However, we can accommodate alternative timings within opening hours.
What time are our workshops?
Workshop timings are scheduled to fit in with your planned visit times. Please ensure that you include your expected arrival and leaving time on your booking form.
When will I receive my timetable?
Your timetable will be sent to you in the week prior to your visit. If you have booked a workshop or indicated that you would like a lunch slot, timings will be included on your timetable.
Please be aware that we often have multiple schools visiting each day. To ensure the smooth running of your day, it is important to adhere to the times provided.
What should we bring?
We advise that you encourage students to only bring what they are able to carry. e.g. lunch, rain jacket and water for the day. Please be aware that we do not have spaces for bags, coats or lunches to be stored.
When can we do a risk assessment?
You are welcome to visit for a risk assessment and you do not need to book your risk assessment visit in advance. Please bring your confirmation email and/or booking reference number to admissions on any day that Aerospace Bristol is open.
Where can I find accessibility information?
Information on accessibility can be found here.
If needed, we have a first aid room available at the museum. Simply ask a member of staff for access on the day.
Who can I speak with about Special Educational Needs?
Our workshops are designed to be accessible to a wide range of learners. If your class has particular learning needs, please do get in touch to discuss how we can accommodate for them best within the session. Please email: learning@aerospacebristol.org.
Can I speak to the learning team on the phone?
As our small team are often busy teaching, there is not a phone line for school enquiries. Instead, please email learning@aerospacebristol.org and we will get back to you.
How can we enhance our visit?
You may want to consider enhancing your visit with our KS2 Hubble Explorers Loan Box, the Aerospace Adventure app, or the Alfie & Amelia trail.
On the Day
What happens if my group is delayed on the day?
If you are delayed on route, please contact 01179 315 315 and select option 2 to update us regarding your expected arrival time. With notice, and where possible, we will do our best to get your day back on track.
What happens when we arrive?
Please head to the admissions front desk at the main entrance to check in. (See attached map here). After check in, your group will be briefed by a member of the team. If you have a workshop scheduled, you will be met near the arrival desk. Please ensure that you arrive in time, ready for your workshop.
What is there to do at the museum?
Aerospace Galleries
Starting in the early 1900s, you will explore over 100 years of aviation history. Your journey will take you through two world wars. You will explore the vital role of aircraft in these global conflicts, through the drama and technological advances of the space race and on to the modern day, and discover the latest technologies of today’s aerospace industry.
You will find out how a small, pioneering company manufactured some of the earliest aeroplanes at Filton, evolved over the decades to influence the course of aviation history and shaped the world we see today.
With hundreds of exhibits from small model aircrafts to helicopters, rockets and missiles, your students will be able to explore the galleries and discover more about the local history. View a list of our main exhibits >
The Concorde Hangar
Aerospace Bristol is home to Concorde Alpha Foxtrot: the last of the iconic supersonic passenger jets to be built and the last to fly.
You will find a projection show of three short films displayed onto the side of the aircraft telling its remarkable history before you step aboard. Explore the exhibition gallery showcasing a fascinating collection of memorabilia including a pilot’s uniform, model and a flight deck.
The Conservation in Action Workshop
Situated in a restored Grade II listed WWI aircraft hangar, built around 1915, the latest addition to Aerospace Bristol allows your students to get up-close to conservation projects - including the Bristol Freighter and Bolingbroke.
Play area and Gazebo
There is an outdoor play area situated between the hangars. There is also a gazebo, which is a good place to stop if your students need a snack during their visit.
For further information, please check the Things To Do page.
Visit the Shop
Aerospace Bristol has a fantastic shop that sells bespoke gifts and branded stationary. We want your pupils to enjoy a memorable day out at Aerospace Bristol and to have the opportunity to take a memento away with them. There are lots of options priced at £5 or less and all shop sales support Bristol Aero Collection Trust in its aim to inspire future generations in science, technology, engineering & maths.