#bristol aerospace museum

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Back End of Concorde. Bristol Aerospace Museum. March 2024

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Bristol City Centre and Harbour

Bristol is a city, ceremonial county and unitary authority in England. Situated on the River Avon, it is bordered by the ceremonial counties of Gloucestershire to the north and Somerset to the south. Bristol is the most populous city in South West England. The wider Bristol Built-up Areais the eleventh most populous urban area in the United Kingdom.

Isambard Kingdom Brunel Built the first Iron Clad steam ship here in the city docks "The Great Britain" the largest passenger ship in the world from 1845 - 1854 The Ship is now restored as a museum in its original build dock in the City. Brunel also engineered The Great Western Railway from London To Bristol and South Wales, He also built the famous Clifton Suspension Bridge that spans the Avon Gorge at Clifton in Bristol.

A major port, Bristol was a starting place for early voyages of exploration to the New World. On a ship "The Mathew" out of Bristol in 1497, John Cabot, a Venetian, became the first European to land on mainland North America, and In 1499, William Weston, a Bristol merchant, was the first Englishman to lead an exploration to North America. At the height of the Bristol slave trade, from 1700 to 1807, more than 2,000 slave ships carried an estimated 500,000 people from Africa to slavery in the Americas. The Port of Bristol has since moved from Bristol Harbour in the city centre to the Severn Estuary at Avonmouth and Royal Portbury Dock.

Bristol's modern economy is built on the creative media, electronics and aerospace industries; the city-centre docks have been redeveloped as centres of heritage and culture. The city has two universities: the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol). There are a variety of artistic and sporting organisations and venues including the Royal West of England Academy, the Arnolfini, Spike Island, Ashton Gate and the Memorial Stadium. It is connected to London and other major UK cities by road and rail, and to the world by sea and air: road, by the M5 and M4(which connect to the city centre by the Portway and M32); rail, via Bristol Temple Meads and Bristol Parkway mainline rail stations; and Bristol Airport. Bristol has two football teams Bristol City & Bristol Rovers. A major new Entertainment venue is now under construction at Filton (north of the city) The YTL Arena will open in 2024

Bristol was named the best city in Britain in which to live in 2014 and 2017; it won the European Green Capital Award in 2015.

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Prince Alexander George Philip of Wales. Born in 1984 (Diana and Charles Married in 1983 instead of 1981) 2nd in line to the british throne. After his father HRH The Prince of Wales b. 1948 and grandmother Her Majesty The Queen b. 1926.

He is the eldest son of Prince Charles and Diana, Princess Of Wales (Passed away in 2000)

He has two siblings Prince William b. 1985 and Prince Henry b. 1987. (Harry)

Alexander was born during the reign of his paternal grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. He was educated at Wetherby School, Ludgrove School and Eton College. He earned a Master of Science degree in Engineering at the University of Cambridge in 2007.

After university, Alexander trained at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst prior to serving with the Blues and Royals. In 2009 Alexander graduated from the Royal Air Force College Cranwell, joining the RAF Search and Rescue Force in early 2010.

Alexander performs official duties and engagements on behalf of the monarch since 2007 even though he’s not a full-time working royal yet.

He holds patronage with over 10 charitable and military organisations, including

- Tusk Trust: An African conservation charity, based in UK.

- NHS Charities Together: NHS Charities Together is the membership organisation for more than 240 of the NHS charities across the U.K. It provides a forum for nationwide campaigns; specialist advice and guidance; bespoke events and training opportunities.

- London International Youth Science Forum: To empower young people from all backgrounds to pursue their potential in science and engineering.

- Practical Action: Helps rural people in developing countries to help themselves through skills and technology.

- RedR UK: Charity providing trained engineers to relief agencies after humanitarian disasters.

- Institute of Advanced Motorists: An independent organisation working for responsible motoring and road safety research.

- Aerospace Bristol: Aerospace Bristol will be a new, £18.6m, nine-acre museum at Bristol Filton Airfield which will trace the pioneering stories of innovation over the last century to include the future of air and space travel.

- Ambition: Voluntary organistaion providing sporting, creative and training opportunities for young people.

- Care for Veterans: Provides residential nursing care, rehabilitation, respite and end of life care to physically disabled ex-Service personnel and their families.

- Welsh Rugby Union: Sporting association for rugby in Wales.

At the age of 21, Alexander was appointed a Counsellor of State; he first served in that capacity when the Queen attended the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in the same year. In July 2007, he embarked on his first solo public engagements on an overseas tour of New Zealand, travelling to participate in World War II commemorations. According to author Tina Brown, he had, like his father, expressed a desire to become Governor-General of Australia. In 2011, the Queen set up a private office for Alexander, William and Harry with David Manning as their adviser. Manning accompanied Alexander on his first official tour in January 2011 as he toured Auckland and Wellington; Alexander opened the new building of the Supreme Court of New Zealand and was welcomed by a Māori chief. The visit spurred crowds of "many thousands", with positive public reception compared to that of his mother's 1985 tour.

Upon graduation from university, Alexander interned in land management at Chatsworth House and in banking at HSBC. To prepare for his eventual management of the Duchy of Cornwall.

He’s been very private about his relationships and has been linked to multiple woman countless of times even if there’s been zero evidence. He’s a very private person and has a tight knit group of friends. If he hears that you may have been talking, he will cut you off. He definitely doesn’t like the fact that his business is out there for everyone to see.

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Pareidolia, or something interesting?

[airmanisr]

G-ARYC, DH125, Filton by Gordon Riley Via Flickr: DH125 (G-ARYC) was the first production aircraft, built at Chester in 1963 and used for Viper engine development, later for liaison between Filton and Toulouse for Concorde. It was moved to the Mosquito Aircraft Museum in 1979. In its various later guises (with Hawker Siddeley, Beechcraft, British Aerospace, Raytheon) the 125 became one of the World’s most successful business jets. Viper 600 development - see caption photo for details. Folland Gnat XM694 in the background. “XM694 was the third development aircraft for the T.1 and retains the short nose without landing light. First flown on 29th May 1960, after her career with the A&AEE in the development phase, XM694 was transferred to Bristol-Siddeley Engines Ltd. for engine testbed use until 1974 when she was transferred to RAE Bedford. She didn't fly with them for long before becoming a ground test vehicle being taxied at high speed into various crash barriers. Retired to instructional use with the apprentices there, she was eventually disposed of and ended up at Pima Air Museum.”

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The Demand For A Professional Bird and Pigeon Spike Installer in Bristol Has Grown Significantly With The Unregulated Increase Of The Pigeon And Seagull Population

Bristol, situated in the southwest of England, is a beautiful city straddling the River Avon. The city has almost 500 000 residents and is a wonderful tourist destination with an abundance of museums, music, cultural offerings and art galleries. Named as the European Green Capital, the economy is driven by creative media, technology, electronics and aerospace industries.

Pigeons, seagulls, crows and starlings have been identified as nuisance birds in Bristol. While these birds display aggressive behaviour when looking for food, they also cause other serious issues to the citizens of Bristol.

Besides causing serious damage to property, bird droppings on cars, property facades and even on passers-by are disruptive and disgusting. Contamination can be caused by exposure to their faeces, which will lead to a spread of infectious diseases that may even be deadly. These birds are disruptive and noisy, causing general disturbance in neighbourhoods. People may fall when stepping in the droppings on pavements.

It is imperative that business owners take initiative and behave in a morally responsible manner by safeguarding their customers against the abusive behaviour of nuisance birds.

It has become important to take drastic steps against nuisance birds in Bristol, where the bird populations have been allowed to multiply uninterrupted over the last decade. Gulls or pigeons can become hazardous to business owners, causing significant damage to buildings, blocking gutters, dislodging roof tiles and leaving droppings that deface the building.

Bird and pigeon spike installer services are available in Bristol, to keep nuisance birds at bay, offering their professional services to domestic and commercial property owners. With innovative and effective methods, these installers have had major successes with the elimination of the top five nuisance birds in the city, including feral pigeons, house sparrows, crows, lesser black-backed gulls and herring gulls.

The deterrent services offered in Bristol are humane and ethical, and meets the UK legislation criteria regarding the protection of wild birds. The projects are researched, well planned and executed to perfection, with guaranteed immediate results.

Because wild birds carry parasites and unknown diseases, which can have detrimental effects on humans, the bird and pigeon spike installer services helps to reduce the risk of birds landing and nesting on properties, encouraging them to find other spaces to invade. Because birds are legally protected in the UK, it is imperative to stay within the parameters of the law and companies who specialise in the installations of deterrents, are knowledgeable about the legal implications of bird control in residential areas. Being highly professional, the wellbeing of humans and animals are respected in every situation.

Highly skilled and qualified technicians with extensive knowledge on bird control, as well as health and safety, are employed as bird and pigeon spike installers in Bristol. Well trained to identify problem situations and how to deal with it, these professionals will offer the best advice, which pertains to a specific situation.

With years of experience and an in-depth understanding of the business, spikes are installed to protect the private property or business premises, offering quality precision service at affordable prices. The process is transparent with a no-obligation free quote presented to clients, which contains no hidden costs. During the project, staff members will ensure that they are protected, as well as the client and that risks are kept to a minimum, when working with these nuisance birds.

Nuisance birds can easily infest a home or office, when they start arriving in large numbers. The increase of nuisance birds in Bristol is growing rapidly and to manage the problem effectively, requires the assistance of a professional team of qualified technicians, specialising in bird control and management. Birds multiply rapidly in safe conditions and in the presence of food.

Bristol’s bird and pigeon spike installer services offers a safe and humane way of dealing with the problem, therefore no animals are injured.  What they do well, is to make it impossible for the birds to land or nest.

Highly skilled and qualified technicians with extensive knowledge on bird control, as well as health and safety, are employed as bird and pigeon spike installers in Bristol.  Well trained to identify problem situations and how to deal with it, these professionals will offer the best advice, which pertains to a specific situation.

With years of experience and an in-depth understanding of the business, spikes are installed to protect the private property or business premises, offering quality precision service at affordable prices. The process is transparent with a no-obligation free quote presented to clients, which contains no hidden costs. During the project, staff members will ensure that they are protected, as well as the client and that risks are kept to a minimum, when working with these nuisance birds.

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My favourite exhibit at Aerospace Bristol has to be this teeny tiny wrench. At most it can only be two inches long. #aerospace #bristol #filton #museum #wrench #miniature (at Aerospace Bristol)

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26th November 2003 - Concorde’s final flight. Concorde 216 over Bristol as she returned to her original base at Filton Airfield, where she was built.

Concorde 216 was the last to be built (April 1979), and the last to fly. She is now displayed at the Bristol Aerospace museum at Filton, north of Bristol.

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History of the Northrop P-61 Black Widow

The P-61 Black Widow is not a plane that many think of when you mention World War 2 Fighters. But this seemingly impossibly large fighter saw action in almost every theater of war the Americans were a part of, barring North Africa. It’s large size carried a bristling armament of cannons and machine guns, but its secret weapon lay in it’s bulbous nose, making it dangerously effective as a night fighter.

The P-61’s design was in answer to the British’s request for a night fighter capable of prolonged sorties, perhaps 7 or 8 hours of flight. This was to answer the Luftwaffe bombers that were able to drop bombs on Britain and return to safety before Spitfires could scramble and reach the altitudes the bombers were cruising at. A capable night fighter like the P-61 would have already been in the air awaiting the Luftwaffe and would have easily trounced the slower, less maneuverable, and most importantly escortless, bombers. The US Army Air Corps made note of these requirements for a night fighter, and awarded a contract to Northrop, which later became Northrop-Grumman. Northrop went through a few design decisions, but ultimately settled on a twin engine, 3 crew design with a twin tail setup. At 45 feet long, a wingspan of 66 feet, and weighing in a over 11 tons fully loaded, it was the largest fighter-class plane the United States would ever field during the war. There were some who believed that the plane was simply too large to be effective as a fighter, since it’s size and weight threw it well into light bomber range. However large the P-61 was, it was no slouch when it came to performance. A Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp engine was placed on each wing, providing a total of 4000 horsepower to the big bird. In terms of armament, she practically bristled with firepower, boasting 4 M2 Browning .50 caliber machine guns on her dorsal ridge, controlled by any of the three crew. More impressively, it boasted 4 20mm Hispano M2 cannons along it’s belly, controlled by the pilot. Once the Black Widow was on target, there was a withering hail of bullets on the way to it’s prey. But the weapon that made the P-61 so effective at night fighting wasn’t a weapon at all. It was the radar machinery housed in her prominent nose. The radar unit was an Searchlight Controller Radar, or SCR, which was developed at MIT. The radar had a rough range of about 5 miles, which the radar operator would use to select targets, guide the pilot to them, and keep them on radar, by manually adjusting the scope of the radar until a visual confirmation could be achieved. The P-61 first used the SCR-520 AI (The AI standing for Air Intercept), but later upgraded to the SCR-720 AI for the B-Model. This radar model, along with it’s purposeful design towards night fighting, gave it stellar performance over other adapted night fighters, like the de Havilland Mosquito or the Bristol Beaufighter. However, the P-61 was not without flaw. Critically, it had a hard time keeping up with faster aircraft, particularly with the advanced aircraft of the Luftwaffe. One Black Widow pilot, Lt. Van Neiswender, tells a tale during the Battle of the Bulge that highlights this problem. The LT tracked a target into lock-on distance, and identified the target as a Messerschmitt 410. The 410 simply did a half-roll before beginning a steep dive. The P-61 pursued at full throttle, but the 410 buzzed away at over 400 mph leaving the P-61 behind before it could fire it’s weapons. During the P-61’s dive, the LT encounted another common problem with the A and B models: The plexiglas tail cone crunched under the air pressure of the dive manuever, and detached from the plane. Although the C-Model would fix both of these problems, by improving performance considerably, none of the changes could be made before World War 2 ended, meaning they never saw combat during any theatre of that war.

Action that the P-61 did see was usually to great effect, specifically in the Pacific Theatre after Guadalcanal was captured by the United States. Because of Guadalcanal’s proximity to Japanese airfields on other islands, the P-61 became a powerful tool to intercept bombers and protect the American’s base on the island. Although the P-61 wasn’t to arrive until May of 1944, was quickly put into use and proved it’s worth. In particular, the P-61 was the only night fighter that could reach the Mitsubishi G4M Betty Imperial bomber. On June 30th, Lt. Dale Hauberman and his Flight Officer were on patrol when they spotted a lone G4M headed for the airfield at Saipan to bomb it. After approaching and angling his shot, a single short burst of 20mm cannon fire caused the Japanese bomber to explode in incredible fashion.

The very next day, Lt Wolf and Radio Officer Allain were scrambled from New Guinea to intercept a target picked up on ground radar. Despite the foul weather, the powerful radar of the P-61 was able to find the target and guide them in. The target, either a Mitsubishi Ki-21 or Ki-46 twin engine bomber, was quickly spotted and locked on. Both the Browning machine guns fired by Allain and the Hispanos fired by Wolf found their mark, exploding the bomber’s starboard engine and ripping the fuselage apart, scattering the pieces into the ocean. The 418th Night Fighting Squadron would boast the top kills with their P-61s with 18 kills. Of particular note were the 3 Ki-61 kills the squadron was able to down in a single night.

The P-61 would eventually be pulled from service as a night fighter after the war ended, being replaced by the newer F89 Scorpion fighter jets and the P-82 Twin Mustangs. However, it found a bit of renewed life as a reconnaissance plane by converting to the F-15 Reporter and was of considerable use during the Korean War. It also found suprising use in the hands of the US Weather Bureau. It’s powerful radar was used to study and map the activity of thunderstorms, the data from which has vastly shaped our understanding of weather patterns, even being relatively unchanged to this day. Eventually though, it was completely retired from service in 1954, having been outpaced by aerospace technology. There are currently 4 known surviving P-61s, all located within Air Museums; A P-61C is in Dayton, OH within the WRight-Patterson Air Force Base, with another in the National Air and Space Museum in Chantilly, VA; A P-61B is located in Bejing’s Air and Space Museum at Beihang University; and a P-61B is currently under restoration to flying status at the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum in Reading, PN. If you are interested in helping contribute to the restoration, you can find more information at maam.org.

Sources:

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum - https://airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/northrop-p-61c-black-widow/nasm_A19510044000 National Museum of the United States Air Force - https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/Museum-Exhibits/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/196248/northrop-p-61c-black-widow/

Aviation-History.com - http://www.aviation-history.com/northrop/p61.html

wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_P-61_Black_Widow

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Aerospace Museums close due to Coronavirus

Aerospace Museums close due to Coronavirus #AvGeek #Aviation #Museums #Coronavirus

Several Aerospace and War Museums across the UK have said they will be closing temporarily to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19).

The Imperial War Museum (IWM) was one of the first to announce its closure including the aviation site at Duxford. In a statement, it said “In line with advice from Public Health England, IWM has taken the decision to close all of its sites until…

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Mister Shaw what was the last museum you visited about?

"Aerospace Bristol, it's the newest aviation museum outside the United States."

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Harrier in the Bristol Aerospace Museum. March 2024

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Concorde museum aerospace Filton bristol #airplane #boeing #aerospaceengineering #pilot #pilotlife #aviationeverywhere #aviationnews #aviationmechanic #aviationphotography #aerospace #pilots #aviationindustry #airbus #aircrafttechnician #aviationworld

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Episode 343 - Ryan Farran the Missionary Bush Pilot

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Join Carlos, Matt, Nev, Armando and Missionary Bush Pilot Ryan for a jam packed show. We take a look at the commercial and military news and we venture to Papua New Guinea with our guest to talk about life flying as a bush pilot there.

In the news a Avro RJ85 lands at Norwich airport but not under its own power, Duty free is set to change and drones are being flown into active volcanoes "on purpose". And In the military seal team six see some serious action and the Blue Angels Legacy Hornets are going to conduct a final Pensacola flyover.

Elsewhere, Matt talks to Captain Al about fuel planning, we've got feedback from Jacob Darlington-Brown and Richard Adams.

As it's remembrance day coming up soon in the UK, we remember the fallen in the Great War with a touching tribute that Matt and Captain Nick have put together about the iconic poem, "In Flanders Fields". You might want to check out Ryan's channel at: https://www.youtube.com/user/NTMApilot

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Here are the links to the news stories we featured this week :

COMMERCIAL

Amazing pictures show passenger jet being lifted over NDR (Norwich Distributor Road) https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/plane-ndr-road-closed-city-of-norwich-aviation-museum-1-6910048

Elsewhere Cityjet retires it's last RJ https://simpleflying.com/cityjet-retires-its-last-avro-rj85/

Airline Deals! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/airlines-coronavirus-pandemic-offers-passengers/

https://www.edp24.co.uk/business/tui-new-flights-from-norwich-to-greece-1-6912183

Heathrow Airport to launch legal review over VAT-free shopping ban https://www.trbusiness.com/regional-news/europe/heathrow-in-legal-action-on-uk-tax-free-scrappage/198185#

https://news.sky.com/story/heathrow-in-legal-challenge-over-government-ban-on-vat-free-shopping-12121718

https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=a91e1a3f-6992-4cb5-84ae-df693908c9be#:~:text=The%20UK%20is%20expected%20to,the%20UK%20and%20taken%20home

https://sports.yahoo.com/heathrow-airport-launch-legal-review-over-vat-free-shopping-ban-132416201.html

New Birmingham aerospace + aviation public charter school will touch down in 2022 https://bhamnow.com/2020/11/05/new-birmingham-aerospace-aviation-public-charter-school-will-touch-down-in-2022/

Drones are flying straight into volcanoes, for life-saving science https://www.livescience.com/drones-flying-into-active-volcanoes.html

Former Japan Airlines Boeing 727 To Become Bristol Office Space https://simpleflying.com/japan-airlines-boeing-727-bristol-office/

MILITARY

SEAL Team Six Executes Long Distance Rescue Operation Of Kidnapped American In Nigeria https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/37381/seal-team-six-executes-long-distance-rescue-operation-of-kidnapped-american-in-nigeria?fbclid=IwAR0cNcD6G_nxEqOPjEn3j1gya_QgqzTnc7nrcqTV7VRXmAyeTL4M7z8pySg

Blue Angels Legacy Hornets to conduct final Pensacola flyover https://weartv.com/news/local/blue-angels-legacy-hornets-to-conduct-final-pensacola-flyover

From Cameroon to U.S. pilot; student seeks wings https://www.aetc.af.mil/News/Article/2404943/from-cameroon-to-us-pilot-student-seeks-wings/

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Westland Whirlwind Series 3 ‘G-AODA’ “Dorado” by Alan Wilson Via Flickr: c/n WA.113 Built 1955 as a piston-engined Whirlwind Series 1 but was converted to turbine powered Series 3 standard in 1965, the first such conversion. She operated for Bristows her whole life and was also registered as EP-HAC in Iran and 9Y-TDA in Malaysia. In 1980 she became involved in missile development trials for British Aerospace and GEC/Marconi and she continued flying until 1990. She was presented to the museum by Bristows in August 1993. The Helicopter Museum Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, UK 2nd October 2020 The following information is from The Helicopter Museum website:- Westland WS-55 Whirlwind Series 3, G-AODA, c/n WA/113, was built in 1955 as one of two Series 1 machines, with 600hp Pratt & Whitney R-1340 radial piston engines, for the Shell Petroleum Company. Initially they operated from Qatar, in the Persian Gulf, supporting exploration oil rigs off Doha. Although owned by Shell the helicopters were managed and crewed by Bristow Helicopters Ltd. In 1965 G-AODA was the first WS-55 to be converted by Bristow engineers at Redhill, to the Series 3 configuration, with a single 1050 shp Bristol-Siddeley Gnome H1000 turboshaft engine and twelve passenger seats. It was operated by Bristow Helicopters, for charter operations, in Iran as EP-HAC, in Trinidad from 1969 until 1974 as 9Y-TDA and with Conoco in Kuantan, Malaysia. G-AODA was shipped back to the UK in 1975 and was involved in setting up the first SAR units in the North Sea, with BP, in 1978, before returning to Redhill where it was used for pilot training, Command Course assessments and charter work. In 1980 G-AODA was selected as an aerial trials platform, for BAe Dynamics and GEC/Marconi, in the development of a new anti-tank missile guidance system. This required the installation, by BAe, of extensive new electronic equipment and a large external camera. The trials contract involved several years of very low flying by Bristow pilots, all day, in all weather conditions, at 200 to 300 feet, in the UK and other European countries. G-AODA remained in airworthy condition, with Bristow, until 1990 when it was retired from duty, having logged over 7600 hours of flight. In August 1993 it was presented to The Helicopter Museum, in Weston-super-Mare.

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Half term is upon us, and if you’re stuck for things to do, we’ve found some great articles for some top places to visit with the kids – north and south.

Three Top Days Out in the North

1.       Stephenson’s Rocket, Museum of Science and Industry, Castlefield, Manchester: 25 September 2018–28 April 2019. The world’s oldest surviving passenger railway is greeting the original steam engine, 180 years on. Free entry.

2.       War Games at The Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds: 13–24 February 2019. Learn the art of war in battles ancient and modern. Free entry.

3.       Trouble at t'Mill at Quarry Bank, Cheshire: 18–22 February 2019. An extraordinary opportunity to find out what life was like for children working in the Quarry Bank Mill in the nineteenth century. National Trust admission applies (members free).

 Three Top Days Out in the South

1.       Children's festival in London, Imagine at the Southbank Centre: February 11-March 1. For children aged five-11. Stand-up comedy, music, poetry and storytelling events, free performances and workshops.

2.       The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, Buckinghamshire: lots of events happening across the week, including storytelling and children’s craft activities. 10am-5pm Tue-Fri, Sat-Sun 11am-5pm. Adults £6, children aged five-18 £4. Additional charges apply for some half-term events.

3.       Aerospace Bristol: step aboard Concorde Alpha Foxtrot - the last Concorde to be built and fly. Get ready to blast off on a journey through time with lots of activities to keep the whole family entertained. 10.00am - 5.00pm, included in the price of admission.

 Whatever you get up to over half term, have a brilliant holiday – and don’t forget to book in your Shortcuts hair appointment so you’re ready to go back to school! Only a few slots left, as we always get so busy during the school holidays – click here to book now.