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 Visit Enquiry Form.

Before your visit

    • Museum entry is £8 per learner

    • Learning workshops are £3 per learner, per workshop

    • For groups smaller than 20, there is a flat rate of £60 per workshop

    • Tours are £3 per learner

    • 1 free adult entry is available per 6 learners 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 Experienceat 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.

  • ·        Early years and Key Stage One workshops

    ·        Key Stage Two workshops

    ·        Key Stage Three workshops

    ·        Key Stages Four and Five Workshops

  • Yes please find our Schools Code of Conduct here.

  • 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. A longer visit than the normal 10am-2 pmmay need to be arranged.

  • To book a school visit to Aerospace Bristol, please complete the School Visit Enquiry Form.

  • 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.

    Please see our Opening Hours page for more information regarding days and times we are open.

  • Workshop and tour 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

    Please be aware we do not allow students’ use of mobile phones or recording equipment in our workshops and tours.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • As our small team are often busy with groups, there is not a phone line for school enquiries. Instead, please email learning@aerospacebristol.org and we will get back to you.

  • 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

  • If you are delayed en route, please contact 0117 403 7862 and update us regarding your expected arrival time. With notice, and where possible, we will do our best to get your day back on track.

  • 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.

  • We will schedule a time for your group to eat in our School lunch room, or elsewhere in the museum site.
    You may eat outside in the picnic area, if you choose to.
    Paying customers may eat in Flightline café.

  • We do not currently have a designated space for bags. We suggest bringing only what you need for your visit.