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.
Photography and mobile phones are not permitted during a session. After your session is over, we encourage you take as many pictures as you like before you leave the set.
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.
Our bar has pre-packaged snack food (crisps etc) but we do not serve meals.
Refunds are only issued in the event of a cancellation initiated by Bridge Command. If you have a booking that you can no longer make, tell us more than 48 hours before the time of the booking. If you do, we can move your booking to a new time free of charge. With less than 48 hours’ notice, we cannot guarantee that your booking can be moved.
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. The sizes are as follows:
XS Waist 23-26 inches, Chest 30-33 inches
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
XXL Waist 39-41 inches, Chest 46-50 inches
XXXL Waist 41-46 inches, Chest 50-55 inches
Bomber jackets and t-shirts are available as an alternative.
Other
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!