What’s On at Aerospace Bristol
Check out what’s on and book your tickets online or purchase at Admissions upon arrival.
National Lottery Open Week
15th, 19th & 22nd March | 11am, 1pm & 3pm
We’re excited to join National Lottery Open Week 2025 again this year to say a big THANK YOU to National Lottery players for their incredible support!
Join us for a free tour to explore Bristol's fascinating aerospace heritage. Drop by on Saturday, March 15th, Wednesday, 19th and Saturday, 22nd March at 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm.
A valid museum ticket is required to access the tour. Players are requested to bring their proof of purchase. Tour places are allocated on a first come, first serve basis for up to 25 places per tour. Offer redeemable by: One family. This offer is not exchangeable.
Mother’s Day Sunday Lunch
Sunday, 30th March
Treat Mum to a one-of-a-kind Sunday lunch beneath the last Concorde ever to fly!
Celebrate Mother’s Day in style with a delicious Sunday lunch beneath the last Concorde ever to fly.
In addition to a fantastic meal, enjoy a memorable family day out! Step aboard Concorde, explore a century of Bristol’s aviation achievements, and hear the inspiring stories of women in aviation during our special Mother's Day Spotlight Talks.
We’ll be serving a traditional Sunday lunch, with a mini version available for the little ones! Choose between pre-booking two courses, or just a main course. View the Mother’s Day Menu for full details.
This Mother’s Day, you can pre-book your spot using the link below or drop in on the day! Please note that general museum admission is required to attend; tickets can be purchased in advance here or at our admissions desk upon arrival.
During Mother’s Day, our café will be located under Concorde while our usual space undergoes an exciting transformation. The Mother’s Day Sunday Lunch will be served alongside our full café menu.
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
Catch a live Droop Nose on Wednesday, 9th April 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.
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
Neil Smith – Cabin crew member aboard Alpha Foxtrot’s last journey
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!
Story Cafe at Aerospace Bristol
Mondays during term time, 10 am to 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 3rd March
Monday 10th March
Monday 17th March
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.