City Airport & Heliport
City Airport & Heliport
City Airport & Heliport
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City Airport is a General and Business Aviation Airfield in Greater Manchester. Opened in 1930, this unique location features grass runways and a historic Control Tower building. Open to the general public, with free parking, viewing/picnic area and a viewing balcony, it is an idea day out for all ages. See the airport in action with a variety of aircraft, helicopters, microlights. Also home to Police Helicopter Services and the North West Air Ambulance Charity.
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Hannah K
Cheshire, UK2 contributions
Sep 2022 • Solo
Can I take the opportunity just Thank the amazing team at the Deck Boeing 747 experience all so so much for making this afternoon an fantastic experience I’ll never forget as I’ve waited so long to discover a Boeing 747 the staff were absolutely lovely who we’re very very warm welcoming I 100% recommend this to anyone who is a massive fan of the B747 and I’ll definitely will be booking again in the future !!! ✈️
Written 18 September 2022
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Catherine H
1 contribution
Sep 2022
The food was cold had a mix kebab at the cost of £22 everything from the meat to the chips was cold won’t be going there again
Written 3 September 2022
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We are sorry you had a poor experience at our airport.
The Cafe is run independently and therefore it may be best to direct your comment directly to VG Bar and Grill for them to address.
Written 6 September 2022
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andrew b
Manchester, UK116 contributions
Jul 2022
morning treat for me breakfast one large bacon batch and a drink ,prices art to bad such as the way prices are open at 9 am kida and dog allowed .they brakfast and lunch also the volvo owners club was on a side feild a bounus traet clean and tidy a great little place
Written 10 July 2022
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Kelly
Eccles, UK7 contributions
May 2022 • Family
Went to watch the helicopters and planes set off with the 2 grandchildren that was lovely kids enjoyed it.. they also loved the little play area ..we then ordered food which I would not recommend doing as £15 for a hotdogs and frozen chips was scandalous we also ordered burger and chips that was also expensive and not quality food. So if you avoid the pricey food and just have a drink it's a nice get out with the kids.
Written 17 June 2022
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Mrs Peer
1 contribution
Aug 2021 • Family
I visited the fun fair on Sunday 29th August with my husband, 4 year old and 2 year old. The first ride we attempted to go on with our children the staff member was extremely rude and very miserable!! We seemed to be a nuisance to her day. The next few rides were okay apart from again very miserable staff. The only friendly staff we encountered was the young boy running the small train ride and the girl running the swinging square seats. The donkeys seemed to be run by very young teenagers who were dragging the poor donkeys around and laughing and joking while pulling the donkeys reigns to their dismay! Finally myself and my 4 year old went on the larger dragon ride and after riding it once we opened the safety bar to get off- without looking back or checking anyone’s seats again the staff member pressed the ride to go again with myself half way out the seat and my 4 year old still seated with the safety barrier up. I had to drag my child off who is now traumatised- I dread to think what could have happened if I hadn’t have acted quickly- the ride goes to heights of at least 20-30 feet at the highest point. There could have been a potent ion so fatal situation because the staff member didn’t follow correct safety precautions! My very visibly distressed daughter was met with apologies from the owner of the funfair but instead of offering a refund her offered we return free of charge! We will NEVER return to this fair again and will be telling my story to whoever I speak to!! Absolutely appalled and still shocked and traumatised at the experience we had!!
Written 30 August 2021
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Ann S
Greater Manchester, UK82 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
Booked for my granddaughters 14th birthday in January due to the pandemic she managed to do the flight on August 14th
She had a fantastic time Dave the instructor was fabulous
Would highly recommend
She had a fantastic time Dave the instructor was fabulous
Would highly recommend
Written 16 August 2021
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ali steph
1 contribution
Jul 2021 • Family
We went to the funfair (Barton beach) at the airport, the staff were horrible, they are either racist or incompetent, we spent 22 pounds for the ticket and were treated like we didn't belong there.
One of the staff member manage to drop my child(3 years old) and didn't even bother to apologise to her, an other staff member saw us waiting for a ride without saying anything to us went on a break leaving us standing there like we were nothing, We bought 3 very expensive burgers and they were cold and not good at all. On the last ride the staff were acting recklessly, they have scared my daughter to the point that she doesn't want to go back there.
We spend 60 pounds more or less for my daughter to have a couple of hours of fun but the staff made the all experience horrible for us.
Only one girl was friendly.
Like I said before they are either racist (I really hope no) or they are extremely incompetent.
One of the staff member manage to drop my child(3 years old) and didn't even bother to apologise to her, an other staff member saw us waiting for a ride without saying anything to us went on a break leaving us standing there like we were nothing, We bought 3 very expensive burgers and they were cold and not good at all. On the last ride the staff were acting recklessly, they have scared my daughter to the point that she doesn't want to go back there.
We spend 60 pounds more or less for my daughter to have a couple of hours of fun but the staff made the all experience horrible for us.
Only one girl was friendly.
Like I said before they are either racist (I really hope no) or they are extremely incompetent.
Written 25 July 2021
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Andy B
3 contributions
Jul 2021
Thought we would come and see the aircraft since it is highley recommended. What a waste of 2 hor drive to see nothing but a fairground!!!!!
Written 21 July 2021
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Lorna081166
Manchester, UK44 contributions
Jul 2019
Myself and family went to watch the planes with our grandchildren and decided to have a meal while we were there. We had a Sunday dinner and OMG, the amount we got was fabulous and very worth the money we paid. The drinks are very reasonable to. In the school summer holidays they have a Summer Beach month with real sand, a fairground, ice creams, fast food - we were lucky to get a very sunny day and it was amazing!
Written 4 February 2020
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KiRo
Worsley, UK555 contributions
Aug 2019
Always take my grandchild here to watch the plane and helicopters going in and out you can also see the police helicopter take off next door. there is a cafe and a bar and a small kids park, good to go up the tower for a good look round.
Written 6 November 2019
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Thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoy your visits to us and hope to keep on welcoming you in the future!
Written 7 January 2020
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