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EventAerospace Bristol

Aerospace Bristol Out of this World October half term 2026 (includes rocket building)

A space-themed half-term programme at Aerospace Bristol with a live Show and Tell, space crafts, a drone show and a build-and-launch-your-own-rocket activity on 29 and 30 October. It is included with museum admission, so a parent can bring children of any age.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
Aerospace Bristol[1]
Who it’s for
Families; the page gives no age range ("a fantastic family day out").[2]
Entry
Students apply themselves
Worth
Hands-on aerospace activities including building and launching a rocket, and a chance to meet a real rocket scientist.
Cost
Included with admission[3]
Where
England (Bristol (Filton))
Format
In person
Dates
to

Sources

4 sources

  1. Aerospace Bristol

    October Half Term

    Build and launch your own rocket: 29 & 30 October

    Checked 24 October 2026

  2. Aerospace Bristol

    October Half Term

    Spectacular space-themed activities for a fantastic family day out.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  3. Aerospace Bristol

    October Half Term

    Included with admission

    Checked 24 October 2026

  4. Aerospace Bristol

    October Half Term

    24 Oct - 1 Nov 2026

    Checked 24 October 2026

Details checked by the Born to Engineer editorial team. Always confirm dates on the provider’s site before applying.

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