Raring2go! PLACES TO GO Transport yourself around the Midlands this Autumn My children, like a huge number of others, went through a period when they were obsessed with vehicles and ‘things that go’! If you find yourself in the middle of this phase at the moment with your little one (or perhaps just fancy a day out somewhere different) here are some ideas for you: Birmingham Airport Viewing Area If you want an opportunity for the kids to see aircraft up close, Birmingham Airport’s free viewing area could be just the thing you are looking for. The area is located at Car Park 5, open 24 hours, and provides picnic benches and a great view of the runway. Remember that if you are arriving by car and parking here, normal car park rates apply. Alternatively, you can visit the designated viewing area at Sheldon Country Park. It lies just under a mile away from the farm buildings and can only be accessed on foot (no motor vehicles). RAF Cosford The Royal Air Force Museum Midlands offers a fun, free, award-winning day out for all the family. Visit the National Cold War Exhibition with its eye-catching architecture and design. Discover Cold War stories in immersive Hotspots; explore thrilling displays of aircraft, iconic cars, models, tanks and even life-sized Russian dolls. Come and marvel at the world’s oldest Spitfire and several other classic aircraft in our War in the Air Hangar. www.rafmuseum.org.uk/ midlands/ Coventry Transport Museum Coventry Transport Museum houses the largest publicly owned collection of British vehicles on the planet and tells the story of a city which changed the world through transport. Visitors can expect captivating displays, interactive galleries, and highly immersive exhibitions - a day to remember. www.transport-museum. com 12 raring2go.co.uk
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