The airshow circuit this year takes off in May 2023. An occasion for all the family or aviation enthusiasts alike and here below is a list of some of the airshows taking place around the UK. A selected list of a few of the thrilling Airshows for this year is shown below: May 7th – […]
I recently visited Warbird Experiences Ltd’s Hangar 204/5 at the iconic airfield, for a tour of the various Spitfires on display. Not only were there the two twin seater aircraft giving passenger flights, but also the four or five spitfires under rebuild to flying condition. Other aircraft included one of the original Messerschmitt 109s’ still […]
Famous collection of mainly airworthy vintage aircraft, plus motor bikes and veteran cars, founded by the late Richard Ormonde Shuttleworth. Its airshows which run from May to October, are superb. Adjacent to the collection is the 19th Century Swiss Garden. Website: www.shuttleworth.org/the-collection Postcode: SG18 9EP
Award-winning museum boasting a range of transport exhibits, from travelling chariots of the 1800’s to some of the fastest cars ever made. Website: www.gtm.org.uk Postcode: AB33 8AE
Purpose-built museum housing the city’s transport and technology collections which reflect the important part Glasgow has played through its contributions to industries such as shipbuilding, train manufacturing and engineering. Website: www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/venues/riverside-museum Postcode: G3 8RS
A collection of trams, buses, cars, motorcycles and cycles, a model railway and vast array of transport and other fascinating memorabilia. Website: www.mtps.co.uk Postcode: CH41 1BG
A varied collection including steam engines, fairground and mechanical organs, fairground rides, vintage motorbikes, classic cars and vintage vehicles. Website: www.scarboroughfaircollection.com Postcode: YO11 3NU
Owned and operated by the West Riding Omnibus Museum Trust with the aim to preserve the transport heritage of the West Riding of Yorkshire and the surrounding areas. Website: www.dewsburybusmuseum.org Postcode: WF13 3HW
Bringing to life the North West’s industrial heritage through restored vehicles, original artefacts and interactive exhibits. Website: www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/plan-your-day-out/bury-transport-museum.aspx Postcode: BL9 0EY
Open air museum with the aim of preserving examples of everyday life in urban and rural North East England at the end of industrialisation in the early 20th century. Website: www.beamish.org.uk Postcode: DH9 0RG
