The Flight Experience
BEST FOR
Ages 0-14
ENTRY
from £44
WHERE
Newcastle upon Tyne
What it’s like
Take the controls of a Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 simulator and land it yourself, no pilot's licence needed.
This is a proper flight simulator, not an arcade game bolted to a chair. You book a session, pick your aircraft, either the Boeing 737-800 NG or the Airbus A320, and then you're in the cockpit flying it, with someone on hand if you've never touched a yoke in your life. You even get to choose which airport you take off from when you book.
It suits a decent range of ages, from young kids up to fourteen, but anyone under fourteen needs an adult with them in the room. Worth knowing too that the simulator space is tight, so a child needs to fit comfortably in a seat rather than a car seat. That's not a huge ask for most kids old enough to enjoy it, but it's the kind of detail you want to know before you turn up rather than after.
The price reflects the kit: £44 for a single simulator experience, or £80 if you fancy both the 737 and the A320 in one visit. That's a proper day-out spend rather than a spontaneous one, but the memory of landing a jet probably justifies it more than most soft play sessions do.
Booking is essential, though they're flexible about it, appointments can go in with as little as an hour's notice, and once booked you've got up to 24 months to use it. It's a short walk from Newcastle Central Station if you're coming by train, and there's parking on site if you're driving.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 8 to 14, old enough to sit comfortably and enjoy the controls
- Booking
- Appointments can be booked with as little as one hour notice
- Parking
- On-site parking available
- Getting there by bus or train
- Short distance from Newcastle Central Station
- The simulator cabin is tight, so kids need to fit in a seat comfortably rather than a car seat
- Under-14s must have an adult with them throughout the session
- Vouchers stay valid for 24 months from booking
- Reschedules need more than 24 hours notice or you lose the fee
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
£44 for a single simulator, either the Boeing 737 or the Airbus A320. Do both in one visit and it's £80.
Do we need to book in advance?
You do, it's appointment only, but they can often fit you in with just an hour's notice. Book through the schedule your visit section once you've bought your voucher.
What age can use the simulator?
Kids are welcome up to 14, but anyone under that age needs an adult with them in the room.
Can we choose which aircraft or airport?
Yes, you can fly the 737 or the A320, and pick the airport you take off from when you book.
Is there parking?
There's parking on site, and it's also a short walk from Newcastle Central Station if you're coming by train.
What if we need to change the booking time?
You can reschedule free of charge as long as it's more than 24 hours before your slot. Inside 24 hours and you won't get a refund.
How long does a booking stay valid?
Once you've booked, you've got up to 24 months to actually come in and use it.
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