Natural landmarks · North West England
RAF Nimrod
In or near Handforth.
RAF Nimrod — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
David Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Manchester Airport · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
RAF Nimrod is a other located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Runway Visitor Park is an outdoor attraction located next to Manchester Airport, featuring a raised viewing area for watching planes take off and land. Visitors can explore a variety of retired aircraft, including Concorde and Nimrod, and enjoy family-friendly activities such as a play area and live commentary on weekends.
Place summary
RAF Nimrod is located in the West Midlands. This aircraft was primarily used for maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare. It served as a significant part of the Royal Air Force's fleet until its retirement.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.3547, -2.2834
- District
- Manchester
- Parish
- Ringway
- Postcode
- M90 1QX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wythenshawe and Sale East
- Phone
- +44 161 489 3932
- Nearest railway station
- Manchester Airport — 1.4 km
- Official site
- www.runwayvisitorpark.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/450660961 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is RAF Nimrod?
- RAF Nimrod is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode M90 1QX), in the parish of Ringway.
- What is RAF Nimrod?
- RAF Nimrod — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to RAF Nimrod?
- The nearest railway station is Manchester Airport, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode M90 1QX.
- Is RAF Nimrod free to visit?
- Yes, RAF Nimrod is free to enter.
- How do I get to RAF Nimrod?
- The nearest railway station is Manchester Airport, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M90 1QX.