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Aerospace Bristol, home to the last ever Concorde to fly, will be celebrating this Easter with a host of Red Arrows themed activities, from 1-16 April.

Visitors will have the chance to hear from a former Red Arrows Pilot on Monday 3 April, younger visitors can pilot their own pedal planes and enjoy simulators on the 4 & 5 April, and from 6 April you can experience the museum’s brand new Red Arrows simulator, with tickets available to purchase online and at admissions.

There’s plenty to keep the whole family entertained at Aerospace Bristol during the Easter holidays, so take advantage of your annual returns or book you museum tickets now.

Red Arrows Easter Holidays Activities

Alfie and Amelia Easter Trail | From Saturday 1st April

Join Alfie Fox and his sister Amelia on a fun Easter trail. See if you can find all the foxes hiding around the museum and uncover the secret word!

Meet Former Red Arrows Pilot Mike Bowden | Monday 3rd April, 11:30 AM & 2 PM

Meet former Red Arrows pilot, Squadron Leader Mike Bowden, and find out what it was like to fly as Red 3 in the famous Royal Air Force aerobatics team. In these special family-friendly talks, Mike will be sharing stories of his five seasons with the Red Arrows, before answering audience questions.

Pedal Planes & Simulators | Tuesday 4th & Wednesday 5th April

On the 4th and 5th April, The Joystick Club will be bringing a selection of pedal planes as well as two more simulators for budding young aviators to pilot. The Joystick Club pedal planes and simulators are included with museum admission.

Red Arrows Experience Simulator | From Thursday 6th April

New to Aerospace Bristol this Easter: Find out what it’s like to fly in formation with the Red Arrows aerobatics team as they perform some of their most exciting manoeuvres! 

Visitors can add the Red Arrows Experience simulator ride to their visit for just £3 per person. While younger visitors can enjoy their own Red Arrows simulator located in the museum café.

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