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Stonerig Raceway is a unique attraction in Oldham that will keep car and modelling geeks entertained for a good few hours. The venue has nine professionally built Scalextric racing tracks for kids and adults alike to race on. The longest track is more than 36 metres long and some of the tracks include innovative digital features such as lap counting, false start detection and an F1 starting grid. Bookings are taken for the amount of time spent and paying guests will be able to access all of the racing tracks. The facility also has an F1 simulator and provides refreshments as well as selling cars, racing sets and accessories so that you can work on your own creation at home.
Whether you’re flying from the airport or not, plane geeks will be pleased to learn that Manchester has a spot which is the closest point you can get to a commercial airliner in the UK without boarding it. The large beer garden at the Airport pub (owned by Greater Manchester brewery Robinsons) backs onto one of Manchester Airport’s two runways and affords truly stunning views. It’s a perfect place to mix a love of aviation with a love of ale. The interior of the pub has recently been refurbished and is kitted out with vintage propeller fittings and remodelled former jet engines. Iron Maiden fans hoping to spot the bands own plane can enjoy the experience with a pint of Trooper, Robinsons’ famous ale.
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