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STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI at Aerospace Bristol

  • Aerospace Bristol, Hayes Way, Filton, BS34 5BZ England United Kingdom (map)
‘Return of the Jedi’ is fun, magnificent fun. The movie is a complete entertainment, a feast for the eyes and a delight for the fancy. It’s a little amazing how Lucas and his associates keep topping themselves; [They have] created a very special work of the imagination
— Roger Ebert

DOORS: 19:00 | FILM STARTS 20:30

Join us for a truly memorable film night in the company of Concorde Alpha Foxtrot, in its magnificent home at Aerospace Bristol. Before the film, step onboard Concorde and enjoy fascinating archival footage of her maiden flight. When the film starts, take your seats beneath the wings of this iconic plane and settle back to enjoy the show.

2023 marks the 40th anniversary of the release of Star Wars: Return Of The Jedi, and where better in Bristol to screen it than on location at a site that contributed to the construction of over 60 spacecraft? With enough thrills and spills to sate even a Sarlaac’s appetite, it’s a fitting finale to the original trilogy, and we can’t wait to bring it back to the big screen underneath Concorde!

About The Film

1983 | PG | 132 mins

The Empire are constructing a second Death Star; Han Solo is Jabba the Hutt’s prisoner; Yoda’s strength is fading. With the odds looking grim for the Rebel Alliance, it is up to Luke Skywalker to master his control of the force, embrace his Jedi Knight training, and confront his father once and for all…

Contains moderate violence, mild threat

About The Location

Concorde Foxtrot Alpha was the last of its kind to be built and the last to fly; it ended its journey in Bristol and is now displayed in a custom-built hangar at Aerospace Bristol. Explore onboard then watch aviation-themed films beneath the wings of this iconic plane.

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ADD-ONS

Speedy Boarding

Beat the queue with a speedy boarding pass for Concorde. Before the film, guests have a chance to view onboard this incredible plane - speedy boarding allows you priority access.

Getting Here

• Aerospace Bristol is located on Hayes Way, Patchway, postcode BS34 5BZ. There is free parking available onsite, with the nearest bus stops roughly half a mile away from the venue.

• Aerospace Bristol provide detailed instructions of how to reach them on their website.

Accessibility

• The Aerospace Bristol site has level access to all areas. There are wheelchair-accessible lifts in the hangar, allowing guests to reach the upper galleries, balcony and Concorde itself. Their website notes that Concorde has a narrow aisle between the seats.

• If you require a designated wheelchair space please let us know in advance.

• If you are attending an event as a carer for a disabled guest, then you are entitled to free access. Please select the relevant ticket and bring appropriate proof of eligibility such as proof of blue badge, access card, cinema for all card, letter from a professional or evidence of DLA/PIP. If you are uncertain, please contact us.

• Subtitles: please contact us if you require a film to be screened with subtitles. Many of our screenings can accommodate subtitles; however this varies depending on the film.

Venue & Event Information

  • Doors for this event will open at 7:00PM (19:00). You will not be able to access the screening room before this time, so we recommend arriving as close to this time as possible.

  • From 7:00PM - 8:30PM, Concorde will be open for viewing. Please ensure that you are in the queue in good time, as the plane will not be open after the film has finished.

FAQs

Can I buy food at the venue? Yes - Aerospace Bristol will be selling drinks and snacks in the Front Hall throughout the evening. Due to licensing restrictions, food and drink can only be consumed at the screening if it is bought at the venue.

I have a BuyAGift/Red Letter Days/other voucher. How do I redeem this for this event? Head to this page for more information about redeeming Gift Vouchers.

Is my ticket refundable? We operate a no-refunds policy; tickets may be exchanged for event credit to the same value of your ticket up to 48 hours before the start of an event. To request an event credit, please complete our event credit application.