Families can blast off into a month of space-themed activities at Aerospace Bristol this October, as the museum celebrates the 55th anniversary of the Filton-built Prospero satellite. Prospero made history when it became the first British satellite to be launched into orbit by a British rocket. Designed and built by the British Aircraft Corporation at...
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Home Education Day at Aerospace Bristol
With a hands-on workshop and craft sessions in a family friendly space, with space for under 5s to play. Workshops run 10:30-11:30am (up to 11 years), and 11:45am-12:45pm (ages 11+ years). Craft activities 1:30-2:30pm (all ages).
Mach2 Motor Show at Aerospace Bristol
See classic cars, racing cars, vintage buses, military vehicles, motorbikes and more, alongside amazing aircraft and the historic hangars of the former Filton Airfield. Included with standard admission.
Supersonic Brick Day at Aerospace Bristol
With over 50 LEGO displays to see under Concorde, interactive Brick-pits to make your own LEGO masterpieces, mosaic making, build a LEGO Aeroplane and test it on the mini runway, watch dramatic robot battles in action throughout the day and access to the museum to discover over 100 years of aviation history. Quiet hour 10-11am...
Review: lunch and a local cuppa at the Flightline Kitchen at Aerospace Bristol
Ian Waller enjoys a lunchtime visit to one his favourite family friendly venues, the excellent Aerospace Bristol If you’re heading up the M4 for a family day out, make sure to factor in a stop at the Flightline Kitchen + Bar at Aerospace Bristol. This brilliant café is a real gem for families, combining great...
Aerospace Bristol offers free coach travel for thousands of local school children
Aerospace Bristol has announced that the museum is offering secondary and primary state schools within 30 miles of the museum the opportunity to claim a coach travel bursary of up to £1000 when booking a visit. The £30,000 coach travel bursary is funded by South Gloucestershire Council. Amy Seadon, Head of Collections, Learning and Interpretation, said,...