15 Minute Sensory & SEN Experience
There is no fixed schedule or compulsory tasks. Your visit aboard our real ex-British Airways Boeing 747-400 G-BYGA is adapted around individual comfort, sensory preferences, and preferred pace — welcoming guests of all ages.
The cockpit and simulator controls are available if and when the guest wants to explore them, but they are never compulsory. Guests can spend their time exploring the passenger cabin, sitting comfortably in original Business Class seats, seeing the flight deck, asking questions, or simply enjoying the unique aircraft environment at their own pace.
🎯 How You Can Spend Your Time Onboard
Your visit can include any combination of the following, guided entirely by what the guest feels comfortable doing:
Our team is always happy to discuss individual preferences, sensory considerations, or session pacing before you book.
👥 Companions, Carers & Additional Guests
Every SEN experience includes one participant. A complimentary carer or support person may also attend where the participant qualifies, provided the carer pass is pre-arranged prior to your visit by emailing info@thedeck747.com with your booking reference and valid supporting documentation (rather than selected at checkout).
For participants under 16: A responsible adult aged 18 or over must be booked as a paid additional guest to accompany the child throughout their experience. Where the child also qualifies for additional support, one separate carer or support person may attend free of charge once pre-arranged in advance by emailing info@thedeck747.com with valid proof.
For participants aged 16 or over: One complimentary carer or support person may attend where the eligibility requirements are met and pre-arranged by emailing info@thedeck747.com with supporting documentation prior to the visit.
A complimentary carer does not replace the requirement for a paid accompanying adult for participants under 16.
Additional guests and extra experience time can be added when booking, subject to availability and the maximum capacity of seven people per session.
Cockpit & Cabin Seating: A maximum of 5 people can be in the cockpit at one time, with remaining guests seated immediately behind the cockpit in the aircraft’s original Business Class seating. Guests can swap between the cockpit and cabin seating throughout the visit.
♿ Physical Accessibility & Aircraft Layout
There is level wheelchair ramp access to Taurus Hangar, reception, the Doors2Manual aviation shop, and the aircraft passenger cabin deck area.
Flight Deck Access: Due to original Boeing 747 cockpit door width and airframe layout, wheelchairs cannot enter the flight deck itself. The transition from the cabin into the flight deck involves two small steps (approximately 3 inches high each).
Parking & Facilities: Free on-site aerodrome parking and visitor restrooms are available directly adjacent to Taurus Hangar.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to fly the simulator? ▼
No. Flying the simulator is completely optional. Guests can spend their time exploring the cabin, sitting in Business Class, visiting the flight deck, or trying the controls if and when they wish.
Can we take breaks during the visit? ▼
Yes. Pacing is completely flexible. You can pause, step out into the cabin, or take quiet breaks at any time during your session.
Who counts as the complimentary carer / support person? ▼
Each SEN package includes one participant. Where the participant qualifies, one complimentary carer or support person may also attend. For participants under 16, a responsible adult aged 18+ must additionally be booked as a paid guest. The complimentary carer is separate from this mandatory adult.
What proof is required for the carer pass? ▼
Please email one of our accepted qualifying documents (such as DLA, PIP, Nimbus Access Card +1, Carer's Allowance statement, medical/GP letter, or Blue Badge) along with your booking reference in advance to info@thedeck747.com so our team can add the carer pass to your session prior to your visit.
Where does the visit take place? ▼
Sessions take place inside our real ex-British Airways Boeing 747-400 G-BYGA at Barton Aerodrome. The aircraft is permanently static on solid ground.
Under-16s must be accompanied by a booked, paying adult (aged 18+). Because an adult (18+) is occupying one of your 1 included places, no extra adult guest charge is required.
All participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied in the cockpit by a responsible paying adult (aged 18+). You will be able to add an accompanying adult pass and choose optional extras on the next step.