TAKE OFF ON A FLIGHT THROUGH HISTORY
Step aboard Concorde and embark upon an exciting flight through history. From the earliest aeroplanes to space technology and the supersonic Concorde, Aerospace Bristol will take you on a fun hands-on journey through more than a century of incredible aviation achievements.
Aerospace Bristol offers a fun family day out for all ages, with interactive exhibits, an outdoor play area, and children’s trails for budding engineers and pilots to enjoy.
THE AEROSPACE GALLERIES
JOURNEY THROUGH 100 YEARS OF AVIATION HISTORY
Starting in the early 1900s, your journey will take you through two world wars. 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.
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, explore the galleries and discover more about the local history.
Visit the restoration hangar located just outside the cafe exit before you head on to the Concorde Hangar. Watch important restoration work on the Bristol Bolingbroke and speak to our knowledgeable volunteers.
THE CONCORDE HANGAR
STEP ABOARD THE LAST CONCORDE
The stunning centrepiece of your visit will be Concorde Alpha Foxtrot: the last of the iconic supersonic passenger jets to be built and the last to fly.
Enjoy a spectacular 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.
Capable of crossing the Atlantic in under three hours, Concorde cruised at over twice the speed of sound and reached an altitude of 60,000ft. Her passengers would marvel at the curvature of the Earth and look up at a blue-black sky, as they travelled at 1320mph and sipped Champagne on the edge of space.
How did the engineers of the 1960s create an aircraft capable of supersonic speed but also able to carry over 100 passengers in comfort and style? What was it like to work on Concorde and how did Concorde engineers overcome the massive technical challenges involved? What was it like to fly Concorde alongside royalty and film stars? Or to take control of this incredible aircraft as a member of the flight crew? You will discover the answers to all of these questions and more.