Celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day with Aerospace Bristol
Sunday 4th May & Bank Holiday Monday 5th May

Step back to 1945 and soak up the street party vibes at Aerospace Bristol this bank holiday weekend.

On Sunday & Monday

  • Be among the first to enter a real WWII air raid shelter in the new Filton Blitz Experience.

  • See the WWII Bolingbroke bomber restored by volunteers and rolled out of the Conservation Workshop for the first time.

  • Discover remarkable stories from our historic site with expert talks

  • Take a seat outside in a street party setting and enjoy a delicious cream tea on Sunday or Monday or join us for the Bank Holiday Monday barbecue.

  • Keep the kids entertained with 1940s-themed games and activities.

On Sunday 4th May

  • Hear Filton Concert Brass perform 1940s classics from 10.30am to 1.30pm

On Monday 5th May

  • Take part in a fun and energetic Lindy Hop dance class. No experience needed!

  • Say hello to Winston Churchill as he roams the museum and delivers rousing speeches

  • Dress to impress in your best 1940s attire, with prizes for the best outfits!

  • Enjoy children’s face painting.

All activities are included with museum admission, except for the Filton Blitz Experience (£4pp, bookable upon arrival) and food stalls.

 
 

Tickets for the Filton Blitz Experience will be available to buy at admissions, daily from Sunday 4th May.