DISCOVER WHAT'S GOING ON AT AEROSPACE BRISTOL... INCLUDING SPECIAL CONCORDE50 EVENTS

This year marks 50 years since Concorde’s maiden flight - from Toulouse on 2nd March 1969, with the first British flight taking place from Filton on 9th April 1969 - and we will celebrating this incredible milestone with special activities throughout the year.

You’ll find a selection of our Concorde50 activities below, but please check back regularly, as we’ll be revealing more exciting Concorde50 news and events throughout 2019.

So, don’t miss your chance to join the celebrations and step aboard the last Concorde ever to fly in Concorde’s fiftieth anniversary year.

DAILY
GO TIME TRAVELLING
Journey through a century of flight before you step aboard the last Concorde ever to fly, in Concorde’s 50th anniversary year.

WEEKENDS SPOTLIGHT TALKS
Discover fascinating stories with 'Spotlight' talks, including the history of Concorde (from 16th February), every weekend when you visit Aerospace Bristol. Talks are free with your admission ticket.

WEEKDAYS - DAYS & TIMES VARY BRISTOL BOLINGBROKE RESTORATION
Watch important work on the Bristol Bolingboke and speak to our knowledgeable volunteers. The restoration workshop is open for public viewing whenever work is taking place.

Things to see & do 

Starting in the earliest days of powered flight, Aerospace Bristol will whisk you away on an immersive journey through more than a century of incredible aviation achievements and fascinating tales of human endeavour.

From bold pioneers taking to the skies in their magnificent flying machines, to the remarkable men and women who played their part in two world wars, to those who dreamed a seemingly-impossible dream of supersonic travel: then created the iconic Concorde to turn that dream into reality.

Your journey takes you from the beginnings of the British and Colonial Aeroplane Company in 1910 all the way through to the modern day, where you will explore cutting-edge technology, and look ahead to an exciting future, discovering how the next generation of engineers will continue to push aerospace technology to new heights and reach for the stars.

A visit to Aerospace Bristol is a chance to travel through the decades, enjoy fun interactives and amazing exhibits - including aeroplanes, helicopters, missiles, satellites, engines and more - and immerse yourself in a story of ordinary people achieving extraordinary things. 

OPENING HOURS

Aerospace Bristol is open 7 days a week (including Bank Holidays), with the exception of Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Our current opening hours are 10am – 5pm, with last entry at 4pm.

The Concorde Hangar - or the whole of Aerospace Bristol - may be closed to the general public for up to 4 days each year.

Aerospace Bristol will be closed on:

• Saturday 22nd June 2019

The Concorde Hangar will be open until 4pm (rather than the usual 5pm) on the following dates:

• Friday 8th March 2019
• Tuesday 9th April 2019

Any further closure dates will be announced on the website in advance, so please check this page for the latest information before travelling.

TICKET PRICES

Group visits to aerospace Bristol: A first class experience

Concorde didn’t have a first class section - on Concorde, every seat was first class - and it’s the same at Aerospace Bristol. Our friendly and knowledgeable team are committed to delivering the best possible experience for every visitor and will ensure that all members of your group enjoy a first class experience.

If you choose not to go for the Concorde50 package, but would still like to book a group visit for 20 or more, you can enjoy the following fantastic benefits:

• Discounted group rates: Adult £12.00 (saving 27%), Child £7.00 (saving 23%)
• Guided highlight tours available for an additional £5pp
• Free coach and minibus parking on site
• Free entry for the group leader (for groups of 20+) and the coach driver.

Call 01179 315 315 or email groups@aerospacebristol.org for more information

CAFE

Re-fuel in the Café

Don’t worry – you may be on a flight through more than one hundred years of history, but during a visit to Aerospace Bristol, you can expect much better than your typical in-flight meal!

Our café offers a delicious range of freshly-made light meals, snacks and drinks, served throughout the day, with a special children’s menu and high chairs available.

Entry to the café is free and open to all, every day during museum opening hours.

Concorde Café

Enjoy a cake and coffee under Concorde in our new pop-up café. Serving freshly brewed coffees and teas, and a delicious selection of cakes baked on-site, it’s the perfect place for some mid-flight refuelling on your journey through Bristol’s aerospace history.

Situated under the tail of the last ever Concorde to fly, the Concorde Café is open to all ticket holders every day during peak museum opening hours.

WHERE IS AEROSPACE BRISTOL?

The museum is located on the historic Filton Airfield, where every British Concorde made her maiden flight. You can enjoy free parking onsite and can find us at:

Aerospace Bristol
Hayes Way
Patchway
Bristol
BS34 5BZ

Our post code does not take you to the exact location of the museum, so we suggest you check Google Maps before setting out, or please follow the brown road signs to help navigate you to the museum.

If you are unfamiliar with the area then please do take a moment to check Google Maps to ensure your journey goes as smoothly as possible. 

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