Midland Air Museum's exhibits range from the magnificent Avro Vulcan bomber through more than 30 other historic aircraft, both civil and military, aero engines and other artefacts, to a wide range of memorabilia.
Automotive / Transport
Automotive / Transport
What is it?
The word "Automotive" comes from the Greek and Latin words "autos" and "motivus", meaning "self" and "of motion" respectively - the automotive industry concerns itself with self-powered vehicles. In our definition of Transport we cover all types of transport including horse-drawn, wind-powered, jet-propelled and even wind-up or electric powered.
What does it involve?
Transport can be great to learn about because it involves so many aspects of society - technological advancements, trends in style, financial situations; students can get involved in all this by visiting sites that display examples of vehicles or modes of transport. A tangible example of the point of interest will always capture more attention than book learning as you can get much more physically involved with what is going on.
Why do it and what are the benefits?
Learning about the history of automotive vehicles and transport gives a great look back through the developments technology went through to reach the current day. History is always great to see through a less traditional lens, and by looking at the manner in which people travelled about their lives in the past can be extremely educational, and can make history seem more real.
What equipment do we need?
As most trips to a transport venue will mainly be museum based, you shouldn't need to supply any equipment for the trip - but check ahead just in case, as there could be unexpected aspects of the trip to cater for.
Who is it suitable for?
Students both young and older should enjoy transport-based learning; it can be presented in different ways to engage different age groups, but everyone interacts with automotive transport in some manner within their lives and will therefore have some level of interest!
Costs?
Every venue will have different costs depending on their size and set up, but in general a museum-type visit shouldn't cost too much for general admission, especially with a possible group discount.
Issues/Things to think about? (unsuitable for age groups, medical conditions etc)
If visiting a museum, it's important to make sure there is enough going on to sufficiently capture the attention of the group - be aware of the needs of the group!
How do we include?
A transport/automotion learning experience should be a great event to include everybody in - just make sure to check the specific access setup of the venue beforehand.
Doing it abroad?
Foreign countries will have their own fascinating transport histories - forms of automotive vehicles vary all over the world, so those who are interested in the area will take great enjoyment in learning more about how things developed abroad.
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The National Historic Ships Register is a great starting point for those interested in visiting some of the great ships our nation has produced.
Venues with this Activity
Kid-sized railway for a pleasing jaunt up and down the line, open most weekends.
The Railway is open Most Weekends for rides up and down the line.
Catering and shop facilities are available in Kidderminster Railway Museum and Severn Valley Station.
The Kidderminster Railway Museum houses a vast range of railway artefacts, most of which date back to the days of steam travel. From pen nibs to clocks, from signs to signalling equipment, from photographs to timetables and rolling stock - there is a vast amount to see when you visit us.
A classic and quite delightful working Steam Railway: at 1 in 39 one of the steepest railways in preservation.
Trains run on regular dates throughout the year offering visitors a chance to board and admire the trains.
Baggeridge Country Park is a beautiful area of countryside on the doorstep of the Black Country. Being set back from the roads, its secluded delights are revealed to you as you explore further. The creation of today's scenery however, is very diverse.
Try the working period telephones and switchboards. Visit the Victorian Parlour and Schoolroom. Listen to an air raid in the Museum's Anderson Shelter. Make toast in the period kitchen. Visit the street of period shops. Visit the Hall of Transport.
The spectacular Riverside Museum is home to some of the world’s finest cars, bicycles, ship models, trams and locomotives. Interactive displays and the hugely popular historic Glasgow street scene bring the objects and stories to life.
The Downpatrick and County Down Railway runs through the drumlin countryside of County Down - St. Patrick's Country - over the River Quoile and under the graceful Down Cathedral. With a mix of steam and diesel trains, and vintage carriages, there's plenty for train fans of all ages - from wee kids to "big kids".
There are 45 acres of grounds packed with activities so everything is just a short walk away.
As well as recently constructed accommodation, dining room and indoor activity zone, there are more than 20 activities all situated on site. Marchants is also the only centre to have the awesome new Powerfan freefall activity!
We offer 10 miles of heritage railway running through the beautiful scenery of South Nottinghamshire and North-West Leicestershire. We are also home to static displays, a large Miniature Railway, Model Railways, Road Transport Collection and Play Area, with a Cafe and Gift Shop as well.
Nene Valley Railway is a heritage railway that offers a family day out but is no mere manufactured visitor attraction as the preserved railway uses part of the original London and North Western line from Northamptonshire into the Cathederal city of Peterborough, encompassing the stations of Yarwell, Wansford, Ferry Meadows (Nene Park) and Orton Mere.
Perched high on clifftops overlooking the North Norfolk coastline, this centre is set in 30 acres of beautiful pine-fringed grounds
Sweeping cliff top views, beautiful sandy beaches and pine-fringed grounds surround the centre, located in a region boasting wildlife sanctuaries, famous fossils and the biggest skies in the country
Perfectly positioned within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and on a stretch of coastline designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest
The 45-minute tours of the Royal Mews are led by the Wardens, dressed in their striking red and navy livery, and depart at regular intervals throughout the day at the start of the visit.
A new standard in the provision of learning outside the classroom, including a £1m high-adrenaline activity park
This is the largest Kingswood centre, accommodating 630 young people in a mix of en-suite and standard multi-bedded rooms.
It has an all weather centre with an impressive 25,000 sq ft sports hall and heated indoor swimming pool.
Come and visit us for a yesteryear experience
Home to the renowned Strumpshaw Steam Rally, the museum houses a nostalgic collection of traction engines, steam rollers, tractors and beam engines.
There’s also a Christie cinema organ and fairground organs and you can take a countryside walk or a trip on the narrow gauge railway to explore the grounds of the old hall.
This museum, housed in Burrells original paint shop, tells the story of the Charles Burrell Works – a Thetford business that once employed 350 people and supplied beautiful and reliable steam-powered engines throughout the world.
All aboard! See how engines work; what buses are made of; go aboard some; see old tickets and uniforms once used. View the workshop and on special days ride on a vintage bus. Morris Museum: see a 1970s police car; 1920s Bullnose Morris and a Mini in the original style.
Discover the lost industrial heritage of the Apedale Valley
Created at the site of Staffordshire's Apedale Mine, offering an underground mine experience, with informative museum, café and gift shop.
We are located in North Staffordshire’s Apedale Community Country Park in an area that was once an industrial powerhouse.
Extensive collections of buses, and battery electric vehicles. Cafe/Shop/Picnic area. Kids Kabin activities. On event days (bank holidays etc) there are classic bus rides and a miniature steam railway.
St Pancras railway station is a central London railway terminus and Grade I listed building. It is one of the biggest landmarks in London and serves as a gateway to Europe. It is used by 45 million passengers annually and is home to the Eurostar.
London Waterloo station is a central London railway terminus and London Underground station complex in the London Borough of Lambeth. The current building was opened in 1922, but there has been a railway station on this site since 1848.
King's Cross railway station is a major London railway terminus which takes its name from the King's Cross area of London, which itself was named after a monument to King George IV that was demolished in 1845.
Europe's Largest Naval Aviation Collection
The Museum comprises four large halls. Each hall has ground floor and upper levels telling the stories of naval aviation from the first manned kites towed behind naval vessels, to helium filled airships, seaplanes, bi-planes and the carrier borne aircraft of WW2 and modern Sea Harriers and helicopters. We also have an original Concorde 002.
Visit the Birthplace of the Titanic
Titanic Belfast is a visitor attraction and a monument to Belfast's maritime heritage on the site of the former Harland & Wolff shipyard. It tells the stories of the ill-fated RMS Titanic, which sank on her maiden voyage in 1912, and her sister ships RMS Olympic and HMHS Britannic.
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