A summer of fun for kids aged 3-13 is planned at Manchester Airports Runway Visitor Park.
The Runway Visitors Park (RVP), which is by far one of the best facilities for aviation enthusiasts in the UK, will be holding a number of events throughout the summer holidays including Sunday Fun Days, Childrens Flight Acadamy and Mid-week madness discounted Concorde tours and parking.
The RVP is located at the end of Manchester Airport’s two runways and gives visitors panoramic views of the hundreds of daily flights landing and taking off from the Northern Gateway.
It is home to five retired aircraft, including a British Airways Concorde, and gives visitors the chance to learn more about these magnificent machines and flying in general.
The park has several mounts for photographers along with a shop and a cafe serving hot and cold food.
Whats going on over the summer?
Sundays are Fun Days
There’s fun for all the family at Manchester Airport’s Runway Visitor Park this summer with their ‘Sundays are Fun Days’ events making a comeback.
Every Sunday from 29th July to 2nd September will be ‘Sundays are Fun Days’ at the park, with free children’s rides, bouncy castles, and trampolines*. Whilst the kids are jumping around, parents can relax in the Concorde Restaurant, spend some time on the viewing platforms watching the take offs and landings of the airport’s hundreds of daily flights, or explore the aircraft on one of the park’s many tours.
Flight Academy
Back by popular demand, the park’s Flight Academy for ages 3-13 will be running throughout August. The academy gives kids the chance to climb onboard a real aircraft and sit in the cockpit as they learn more about aviation and flying a plane. They’ll also get the chance to try their hand at being a pilot, cabin crew or air traffic controller in a role play session exploring the many careers at the airport.
Midweek Madness
The fun doesn’t stop there, with even more dates to get in the diary this August as the park hosts a special Midweek Madness on 1st August. The event will include the popular Concorde Short Tour for just £5pp, and all day parking for just £2.
Bank Holiday Bonanza
On the 27th August, the park will be holding a fun filled Bank Holiday Bonanza for the whole family to enjoy. Tickets will include a summer BBQ, a world famous Concorde tour, and all day parking for £15pp.
80th Birthday Archive Exhibition
The Manchester Airport Archives have been opened to the public for a special exhibition at the Runway Visitor Park. Visitors will be able to delve into the airport’s 80-year history, as they explore parachutes, visitor books, model aircraft, and much more.
Manchester Airport 80th Birthday Giveaways
In celebration of Manchester Airports’ 80th birthday, the RVP is having a summer of birthday giveaways and offers for repeat customers. Each week visitors can pick up a birthday voucher to redeem gifts or offers on their next visit, including free ice cream, reduced parking offers and kids eat free days.
The park is open from 8am-8pm in July and August. Tours, academies and events can be booked online: http://book.manchesterairport.co.uk/manweb.nsf/content/runwayvisitorpark
