Aerospace Bristol
An aviation museum at the former Filton airfield where you can board Concorde, the last one to fly, and learn about a century of aviation history in Bristol.
Bristol is a major center of Britain's aviation industry, and the British portion of the supersonic airliner Concorde was built at Filton. The Aerospace Bristol museum opened in 2017 inside a World War I-era hangar at the former Filton airfield. Its star attraction is Concorde G-BOAF, the last Concorde to fly, in 2003. In a purpose-built hangar, visitors can go aboard to see the cabin and cockpit. The main museum displays Bristol biplanes, World War II fighters, missiles, satellites and helicopters in chronological order, telling the story of a century of local aircraft manufacturing. Admission is about £20, and tickets allow return visits within one year. It is about 10 km north of the city center, reachable by car or bus, and a half-day visit is recommended.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–17:00 (some weekdays closed; check the official website)
Nearby sights
- Bristol Zoo Project
- Blaise Castle Estate
- Stokes Croft
- Cabot Circus
- St Nicholas Market
- Wills Memorial Building
- Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
- Bristol Old Vic