Our Spitfire Simulator Experience is now available on Sundays from 12 noon to 4pm. It has been described as ‘the best fun in town’ and a ‘great activity for all the family’. Youngsters can dress up in a flying jacket and flying helmet before climbing into the cockpit. Our friendly volunteers will provide instruction so that everyone gets the most out of their ‘flight’. As you open the throttle and listen to the roar of the iconic Merlin engine you will travel back in time and become one of those famous Spitfire pilots of World War II, flying round the Isle of Wight, over Windsor Castle or over 21st century London. With the replica flight controls and wide screen pilot view, our Spitfire simulator experience is simply ‘fantastic’, ‘brilliant’ and ‘EPIC’ – these are genuine visitor comments. The simulator is suitable for ‘pilots’ aged 8 or over – the oldest person to fly it was 97!
Prices and booking information
Entrance to the exhibition area only is an annual pass for just £3.50 adults, £3 concessions, £2 for 11-to-16-year-olds and under-10-years free. Flying the simulator costs just £20 for 30 minutes, including instruction. For youngsters aged 9-15 you are welcome to share the time between two ‘pilots’. For family groups you can book a longer period at a rate of £20 per 30 minutes.
Gift vouchers are available at just £25 for 30 minutes and £45 for a whole hour. The price includes exhibition area admission for 3 people for a one-off visit. Vouchers are available in the shop section of the website.
Phone us now on 01628 780555 to make your reservation. Flights are available from 10.40am until 3.40pm Tuesday to Saturday, and 12.20pm to 3.40pm on Sundays. Pre-booked group events can take place outside normal opening hours, so please phone to discuss details.
Events for Groups
For a really great Spitfire Simulator experience, why not bring a group of family, friends or colleagues to enjoy our new Spitfire event?
Two teams of max. 4 people will have a flying lesson and then race against the clock up and down the Thames in central London. Take off from London City airport, fly past the O2 and Canary Wharf before diving through Tower Bridge. Turn round Big Ben then go back through Tower Bridge and land at City Airport again. Cheering and booing are positively encouraged as penalty time is added for crashing into the river or even into buildings.
Video of Peter Garrod, a veteran of ATA, flying our simulator
