Cockpit Command: 360° Family Flight Experience
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Step inside a 360° immersive dome and see flight through a pilot’s eyes. This family‑friendly show uses real cockpit footage and live storytelling to explore aviation and space travel.
Perfect for families with children aged 6+ who love discovery.
Whether you're planning a fun family day out or want an experience that sparks curiosity, this interactive dome show brings aerospace to life.
What to expect:
A 360° immersive show that puts you inside fighter jets and historic spacecraft.
Live presenter‑led narration that makes aviation and space science easy to understand.
The chance to pan the dome view yourself as jets fly beside you
A look at G‑forces and how pilots train to handle extreme pressure.
A dramatic Battle of Britain dogfight sequence.
A journey from early space missions to Artemis and Starship.
What you need to know:
Suitable for families and children aged 6+.
Takes place inside a 7‑metre digital dome with wraparound visuals.
Seating is unreserved so families can sit together.
PLEASE NOTE:
This show includes two short video clips of pilots fainting for three seconds and instantly recovering.
Audiences sit on foam flooring and adults may wish to bring a cushion. Children age 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult, and babies in arms go free.
The planetarium is dark when displaying the night sky, and the dome fan is a little loud during entry and exit.
Moving 360° imagery may cause motion sickness. Close your eyes / look away and it will pass.
The museum entrance is on Hayes Way (a long road with four roundabouts); and 'Aerospace Bristol' is written on bright red signs, including a large red, pyramid-shaped sign.
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS : please contact the host before purchasing tickets so entry can be arranged accordingly.
Age restrictions: 6+
| Adult (adults children age 12+) | £8.50 |
| Child (children age 11 and younger) | £6.50 |
| Senior Citizen | £6.50 |
| Student (please bring ID) | £6.50 |
| Concession (registered disabled, carers, and NHS workers) | £6.50 |
| Family group (2 adults / 2 children) | £27 |
| Family group (1 adult / 3 children) | £25 |
What people are saying
Apr 2026
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How to get there
Facilities
- Family friendly
- Parking
- Refreshments available
- Toilets
On the day
- Audiences sit on foam flooring and adults may wish to bring a cushion
- Children age 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult
- Please arrive at least 5min before the start of the show
- WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: please contact the host before purchasing tickets so entry can be arranged accordingly.
- The museum entrance is on Hayes Way (a long road with four roundabouts); and 'Aerospace Bristol' is written on bright red signs, including a large red pyramid-shaped sign.
Changes happen, don't worry
You'll be hosted by
Mario Di Maggio
Mario has nearly three decades experience with digital domes and planetariums, both fixed and mobile. He launched and managed the UK`s first purpose-built digital planetarium (Thinktank Science Museum, Birmingham, 2005-2013); as well as the Glasgow Planetarium, then the UK`s most expensive planetarium (2001-2004). Mario has worked as a consultant for the Guinness Book of World Records Macao Planetarium (China, 2004-2008) and the Peter Harrison Planetarium (London, 2005). Additional planetarium experience includes We The Curious (Bristol, 2000) and Armagh Planetarium (Northern Ireland, 2000-2001). Before that, Mario established and managed one of South Africa's first interactive science centre networks (KwaZuzulwazi in Durban, 1992-1999), as well as a 'simulated' planetarium at the Durban Natural Science Museum (1998-1999). Currently Mario is the owner and director Dome Club Ltd, also trading as Immersive Theatres (schools outreach).
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