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The Runway Visitor Park

Manchester Airport, Manchester WA15 8XQ, England
Ranked #17 of 85 attractions in Manchester
4.0 of 5 stars 33 Reviews
Type: Parks
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Stockport, United Kingdom
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Situated next to the main runway at Manchester airport it is a good place for family picnics. Concorde is housed in a hanger in the visitor park but you pay extra to go round it. More

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Plymouth or Manchester
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

This airpark is bacisally located in a field at the end of the runway at Manchester Airport. You can get a great view of all the planes taking off from and landing at MAN. There is a stationary Concorde in a hangar which can be visited for a cost, however we did not take up the offer this time. There... More

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Congleton, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

A quiet but busy place to be. Lots to see have been coming here or to the Old Brickworks site for longer than I care to remember!!! Always something going on to entertain young or old. More

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Bangor, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Where else can you get so close to planes in the UK. I hear some of you say security, but believe me the plane spotters there would pounce on anyone who remotely posed a threat. More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Being a pilot I frequent this place often, viewing is excellent, could do with an arrival / departure board so we know which aircraft are passing etc, restaurant next to Concorde is good would give the cafe at the side of the building a miss, little shop is excellent and well ran be enthusiasts and on the right day (when... More

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manchester
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Great view, great attractions, gets very busy on sunny days. car park can be a bit expensive if you stay for a couple of hours, but access is free on foot or cycle More

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cheshire
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Its great day out if you like spotting the aircraft. We went to try and see the A380 and we were not disappointed. Its a fab plane and we even had a wave from the pilot. We also had some food whilst there and visited the shop to see aircraft bits and pieces . A great day out was had... More

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London
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

Good to see the planes, esp. Concorde (we booked). Would've been better if more seats outside for picnics etc. More

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Farnborough, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012
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A super place to take people to - old or young. Even if you just want to wave someone off, there are static displays of aircraft to see up close and places to view the arriving and departing flights. If you are a keen photographer, bring your camera, best time for light id after 4pm till sunset. I got in... More

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Stockport, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012
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If planes are your thing then you cant go wrong here.The good side is the view of passing planes both landing and taking off are 2nd to none. The down side is it IS NOT cheep if you come by car , motorbike etc. The loo's are a port a cabin as is the small shop where you can buy... More

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