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It has 3 raised platforms for better viewing and photography, a very good snack bar, Family picnic areas and clean Male and Female toilet facilities. There is also a well-stocked aviation shop selling books, aircraft models, binoculars and radios etc. | It has 3 raised platforms for better viewing and photography, a very good snack bar, Family picnic areas and clean Male and Female toilet facilities. There is also a well-stocked aviation shop selling books, aircraft models, binoculars and radios etc. | ||
Signposted from main terminal areas and railway station. | Signposted from main terminal areas and railway station. This A.V.P also contains a '''British Airways Concorde G-BOAC''' (for details of tours see below), '''BAe Avro 146-RX100''', '''Monarch DC-10''' nose section, De Havilland Vampire jet fighter (at the moment been removed for restoration), and a '''BEA British European Airways Hawker Siddley HS-121 Trident 3B G-AZWK''' aircraft resplendent in full BEA Colours, which you can have a tour of. | ||
The A.V.P is situated off the A538 between Junction 6 of the M56 motorway and the airport tunnels. | The A.V.P is situated off the A538 between Junction 6 of the M56 motorway and the airport tunnels. | ||
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'''Concorde''', the world's most famous aircraft, a favourite of the rich and famous, is on display in the Aviation Viewing Park. '''G-BOAC''' is the star attraction within the Viewing Park. It is the first Concorde to go on public display in the UK and is the most centrally located and easily accessible. It is the only Concorde tour that allows you onto the flight deck - definitely the closest you can get to the genuine flying experience. | '''Concorde''', the world's most famous aircraft, a favourite of the rich and famous, is on display in the Aviation Viewing Park. '''G-BOAC''' is the star attraction within the Viewing Park. It is the first Concorde to go on public display in the UK and is the most centrally located and easily accessible. It is the only Concorde tour that allows you onto the flight deck - definitely the closest you can get to the genuine flying experience. | ||
Visitors to the Aviation Viewing Park can take a look down the 'nose' of the aircraft from a newly extended viewing mound. For a closer look there are a limited number of pre-bookable tours available that include: | |||
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•To enquire about dates and time of tours. | •To enquire about dates and time of tours. | ||
'''TOURS MUST BE PRE-BOOKED''' by calling 0161 489 3932 | |||
Lines are open Monday - Friday 08.30 - 16.30 | Lines are open Monday - Friday 08.30 - 16.30 | ||
There are charges to enter the Viewing Park (see below) | There are charges to enter the Viewing Park (see below) | ||
•Viewing Park Prices and Opening Hours | •Viewing Park Prices and Opening Hours | ||
08.30 till dusk everyday except Christmas Day | 08.30 till dusk everyday except Christmas Day during the Winter | ||
Cars £4 including driver | Cars £4 including driver | ||
Motorbikes £2 including driver | Motorbikes £2 including driver | ||