Concorde Tour at Manchester Airport

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We visited the Runway Park at Manchester Airport, so that we could tour the Concorde that is on display there.  I was really excited about this trip as I haven’t been on a Concorde since I worked for British Airways at London Heathrow.

This is a tour that has to be booked in advance and we had a 6 week wait from booking our slot, as we were restricted as to when we could visit.  There are steps up to the aircraft and you need to duck your head as you go through the door, so this is a tour that is unsuitable for those with really restricted mobility. We got to sit on the aircraft and were told various facts about the aircraft, and regaled with stories of famous people who have travelled on Concorde.

We also sat in the cockpit area and were given more information about the aircraft. I discovered that our guide in the cockpit worked at Heathrow at around the same time as I did, so we had a chat about the time that we worked there too.

After the tour was over, we went and had lunch in the cafe. We thought that it was reasonably priced, considering it was at an airport, and we enjoyed it.

I really enjoyed the day and my nostalgia trip!