Raring2go! PLACES TO GO British Motor Museum This family-friendly Museum offers a colourful insight into the British motor industry – from the popular ‘Time Road’ to the ‘Under the Skin’ interactive zone, adults and children alike will find displays and exhibits to surprise and enlighten. From its earliest days the British motor industry has been a vital part of the economy and the lives of people living in the Midlands and it is still a hub for automotive creativity today. The Museum tells the story of the birth, decline and rebirth of the motor industry and the cars it produced, as well as celebrating the skills and creativity of the people who designed and built them. www.britishmotormuseum. co.uk Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum Birmingham has always been a city in motion, but what made it such a major hub of transport during the industrial revolution? Find out first hand by seeing some of the remarkable machines that made it all happen. Learn about the complex web of canals, roads and railway networks that connected Birmingham to the rest of Britain and hear from the people who made, used and, ran them. See the iconic Spitfire and Hurricane hanging above your head. Over 11,000 Spitfires were built in Birmingham during World War Two. Stand behind the controls of the massive City of Birmingham Steam locomotive and find out how it works. See the amazing Railton Land Speed Car and, watch a film of it travelling at 394 miles per hour on its final record-breaking run. www.birminghammuseums.org.uk Thomas Land at Drayton Manor Resort With over 25 rides and attractions, there’s so much for Thomas fans to explore on The Island of Sodor at Drayton Manor. Whether you fancy a trip down Sodor Railway with Thomas, Rosie or Percy or you’d like to fly high with James, Harold and Jeremy, there are plenty of Thomas and friends themed attractions to explore. www.draytonmanor.co.uk Polar Express Train Ride The Polar Express Train Ride leaves Birmingham Moor Street Station and takes place on board heritage carriages hauled on the return journey by a real steam engine. The performance offers the magic and charm of the 2004 motion picture on a selection of dates in November and December. www.vintagetrains.co.uk 13
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