AN EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER
The Experience
A fully interactive starship bridge simulator, powered by technology and live actors.
Almost anything! You will be given a uniform and be part of a crew. Your ship is a complex organism that will require maintenance, you will meet a variety of characters played by live actors, and your missions will involve an array of challenges.
More specifically, each officer’s station has a different set of tasks to complete. Helm officers fly the ship, engineering officers keep it running, and so on. You can find more information here.
Above all, the story is in your hands. You and your fellow players will decide what to do as you explore the galaxy.
Yes. Your mission will have multiple ways of playing out, and your crew will have genuine choice over how to tackle it. The show’s episodic structure also means that when you return for another adventure, you will still be part of the same story you were part of before: what you did will be remembered and have an impact on what happens next.
Yes. In the same way that your story will adapt based on your actions, your role will too. Characters you meet will react differently based on your reputation, and parts of the ship can be upgraded if you choose to do so.
Play your cards right, and you may even earn a medal or patch for your uniform...
Bridge Command is best enjoyed by participating fully, but it is possible to take more of a back seat. For more information about this, please contact us.
No. Although it rewards teamwork, hosts a similar number of people, and has a high degree of interactivity, it is better to think of Bridge Command as a live action starship simulator-immersive theatre show.
Your Visit
You should allow two hours from your arrival time for your booking. The high level of autonomy that you and your fellow players will have means the exact amount of time you spend on your ship can vary.
Wear comfortable shoes! You won't be doing much running, but a starship is a place for sensible footwear.
Uniforms are provided to all players, and can be worn like overalls. For this reason any attire is welcome, although long skirts and dresses that cannot easily be tucked into overalls are not recommended, and jeans can lead to the uniforms being a tight fit, so are best avoided.
Photography is permitted, as long as you secure consent from those who will be in the photograph, including Bridge Command staff. Video is not permitted.
A ship requires a minimum of four crew members to operate. It can accommodate a crew of 9 to 14 people, all of whom will have jobs to do.
If you have fewer than 4 people, we may be able to help by providing extra crew members for you, either as actors or by connecting you with other smaller bookings. Contact us if this is what you require.
Please note that unless you buy all the tickets for a specific slot, you are likely to be playing with other bookers who have purchased tickets for the same slot. You can buy all the tickets for a show, at a discount, by buying the 'Private Show' option available on most time slots.
Yes. The venue has a bar which will be open to you for as long as you like, both before and after your booking.
No.
Tickets purchased with Ticket Protection (£3.49 per ticket) are eligible to be moved to a different date, subject to availability. Tickets with no Ticket Protection are not movable under any circumstances other than a cancellation initiated by Bridge Command (for full details, see our T&Cs).
Bridge Command tickets are only refundable in the event of a cancellation initiated by Bridge Command. Our full booking terms will be sent to you with your ticket.
Please be on time. We cannot guarantee that any latecomers will be admitted. This is due to the way the show is structured and the difficulty of introducing a player late. It may be possible to move your ticket at low or no cost.
Accessibility
Bridge Command can be played by anyone over the age of 16. During school holidays, special performances are available for children aged between 11 and 15.
If you intend to book adults and children into the same group, then you will need to book out a whole slot as we cannot allow different groups with adults and children who do not know each other to mix for child protection reasons.
Guide or assistance dogs are welcome.
The venue and set has been designed to be wheelchair-accessible throughout. Contact us if you require further information.
For any accessibility issues not listed here, please contact us.
With sufficient notice, it may be possible to translate relevant parts of the interface. If required, we can try to provide a live translator for you, but this will involve extra cost. Contact us for more information.
Yes, although caution is advised. We offer a variety of different ‘missions’ which may be more or less suitable for you. Please contact us to discuss any specific concerns or to find out more detail about the content of any particular mission.
We are happy to offer you free entry if you are supporting the person you care for. Please contact us at bookings@bridgecommand.space to arrange this.
We provide overalls which serve as your official UCN flight suit. These fit over non-bulky clothes. We recommend not wearing jeans for your visit.
The sizes are as follows:
S Waist 26-29 inches, Chest 34-37 inches
M Waist 29-32 inches, Chest 37-40 inches
L Waist 32-35 inches, Chest 40-43 inches
XL Waist 35-38 inches, Chest 43-46 inches
2XL Waist 39-41 inches, Chest 46-50 inches
3XL Waist 41-46 inches, Chest 50-55 inches
4XL Waist 64 inches, Chest 64 inches
5XL Waist 69 inches, Chest 69 inches
6XL Waist 73 inches, Chest 73 inches
Bomber jackets and t-shirts are available as an alternative.
Other
Gift vouchers are a great way to buy someone a Bridge Command experience without committing them to a specific date. There are a number of voucher options available here.
The email confirming your gift voucher purchase will have a PDF attached to it. This PDF contains a voucher code that can be entered when you reach the final stage of the payment process for any Bridge Command booking made through our site.
If you cannot find your PDF, please contact us.
The bar and our spaceship sets are available for filming and private events. Contact us for more information.
Yes! Bridge Command is great for corporate groups and is a superb team-building experience. You can pit your colleagues against one another in direct combat or with leaderboards, or seek to work together as one big team.
Yes, for children and adults. Contact us for more information!