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This weekend’s UK air shows

If you have not made any plans this weekend, there are four aviation related events or UK air shows either ongoing or scheduled from the weekend into Monday:

Today Until Sunday

GolfHotelWhiskey.com - Bristol International Baloon Fiesta35th Bristol International Balloon Fiesta at Ashton Court, Bristol. In its 35th year, the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is Europe’s largest annual Hot Air Balloon event and one of the UK’s top five outdoor events with 500,000 visitors during the show’s four days. Approximately 150 hot air balloons took off at Ashton Court Estate at 6am and 6pm yesterday and are scheduled to do so again this coming Saturday plus the Royal Air Force Red Arrows will fly today at 4PM; the all female Breitling Wingwalkers are scheduled for 12pm and 5pm on Saturday; and the RAF Typhoon display is scheduled for 1PM Saturday and 4PM Sunday. The best part about the event is that its absolutely free.

Today Until Monday

imageWhitby Regatta at Whitby, North Yorkshire. Probably the oldest sea regatta on the northeast coast after 173 years, the Whitby Regatta 2013 is four days of entertainment embracing yacht racing, rowing races and various free forms of entertainment finishing up with a prize presentation and spectacular firework display. While there will be an RAF display at the event, boats will obviously take the center stage – including a raft race on Sunday and a parade on Monday of many decorated themed floats.

Sunday

Record Breakers and Air Racing Air Display in Old Warden, Bedfordshire. The Shuttleworth Collection will be celebrating the daring of aerial record-breakers and racers at this Sunday’s air display. Book in advance online until Saturday and its £20 while its £25 per person on the day at the gate.

Sunday + Monday

http://www.visitblackpool.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/406x292-airshow.jpgBlackpool Air Show in Lancashire. Taking place over the famous Blackpool promenade, flying at the Blackpool Air Show  air show starts at 2.15 pm on both days plus there will be trade stands opening at 10 am which will include simulator’s, Haribo, Sundae’s Ice Cream, RAF Association, Career information stands, Royal British Legion, Pilot Stands and much more. The best part about the show is its free.

Leeds Bradford (EGNM)

Airport Information

Nearest town:Leeds (7 miles by car), West Yorkshire

Opening Times: 24 hours

Longest Runway: 2250m, Grooved Concrete

Fuel: AVTUR JET A1, AVGAS 100LL

Phone: 01132 509696 (Admin), 01133 913282 (ATC)

Website: www.leedsbradfordairport.co.uk, Wikipedia entry

AIP: plates and airport diagram

Landing fees: £6.59 per 0.5 metric tonne or part thereof for aircraft weighing upto 3 tonnes and £13.18 per metric tonne or part thereof for aircraft weighing over 3 tonnes

Note: The airport is PPR in winter from 2300 to 0700 hours and in summer from 2200 to 0600 hours.

Airport Map

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Airport Services

Pubs

  • The Eagle Tavern, North Street, Sheepscar, Leeds (01132 457146). A little outside the town centre, this is a friendly Samuel Smiths pub with a well-kept range of ales.
  • The Cross Keys, 107, Water Lane, Holbeck, Leeds  (01132 433711, www.the-crosskeys.com). Traditional decor, but the food is more in the gastro-pub line. The focus here is on beers from the micro-breweries in the region.
  • The Duck and Drake, 43, Kirkgate, Leeds (01132 465806, www.duckanddrake.com). Quite popular pub that serves a large range of pubs; known more as a venue for some great music from local performers.

Restaurants

  • Anthony’s, 19, Boar Lane, leeds (01132 455922, www.anthonysrestaurant.co.uk). Elegant high end family-run restaurant that has a reputation as one of Leeds’ finest. Known for its innovative use of fresh ingredients.
  • Haleys, 8, Shire Oak Road, Headingley, Leeds (01132 784446, www.haleys.co.uk). Elegant restaurant that does modern British food. They occasionally display work by local artists.  (The Haley’s hotel which houses this restaurant is also a good option to stay in).
  • Viva Cuba, 324, Abbey Street, Penzance (01132 750888). Comfortable restaurant that serves some good Cuban and Spanish food, including tapas.

Hotels

  • Britannia Leeds Bradford Airport Hotel, Leeds Road, Bramhope, Leeds (08712 220027, www.britanniahotels.com). At 2 miles away from the airport, this is one of the closest options for travellers stretched for time. It helps that the hotel itself is set in a fairly quiet location inside 3 acre grounds.
  • The Queens, 1, City Square, Leeds (01132 431323, www.qhotels.co.uk). Interesting art-deco hotel located very conveniently in the town centre.
  • Cresta Guest House, 3811, Street Lane, Leeds (01132 661706). Very comfortable family-run guesthouse on the outskirts of Leeds. This is a good option if you have some time and plan to explore the surrounding Yorkshire countryside.

Golf Courses

Activities

  • Leeds is the only city in the UK, outside London, to have its own opera and ballet companies. Should you be so inclined, you can catch an opera (www.operanorth.co.uk) or ballet (www.northernballettheatre.co.uk) performance!
  • The Yorkshire Sculpture Park (www.ysp.co.uk) is a unique and much-acclaimed open air park situated on estate grounds;  it holds exhibitions of work by well-known British and international artists.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts will be interested in a trip to the Chevin Forest Park (www.chevinforest.co.uk) nearby, which covers almost 500 acres of woodland and moorland.

Useful Information

Elvington (EGYK)

Airport information

Nearest town: York (27m by car), Yorkshire

Opening times: Dawn to dusk

Longest runway: 3000m, Concrete and Asphalt

Fuel: 100LL Jet A1

Phone:   01759 305851

Website: www.elvingtonairfield.co.uk, Wikipedia entry

Note: York Elvington Aerodrome is an unlicensed private aerodrome and pilots use it at their own risk. PPR required. PPR is at sole discretion of the aerodrome owners by telephone to Elvington Events Limited (01759 305851)

Airport map

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Airport services

  • Handling: From £ 12
  • Taxis: Victoria Travel (01759 306 910), Central Taxis (01759 302146), Car 9 (01759 306 596)
  • Car Hire: Thrifty (01904 438844  , www.thrifty.co.uk), Enterprise (01904 623000  , www.enterprise.com)
  • Facilities at airport: Cafe
  • Charter: Available from Prive Jets (02080 990 375  , www.privejets.com)

Pubs

  • The Black Bull, 18 Market Place, Pocklington,   01759 302649  . Good value menu.
  • The Black Swan, Peasholme Green,   01904 686911  . Traditional pub with great beers, lots of character and a reputation for being haunted.
  • The Gillygate, 48 Gillygate,   01904 654103  . Excellent fish and chips.

Restaurants

  • 1331 Gastrobar, 13 Grape Lane, York,   01904 661130  . Decent gastropub fare sourced as locally as possible in this fashionable locale.
  • Betty’s Café and Tearooms, 6-8 St Helen’s Square, York,   01904 659142  . A local institution, now combined with a shop selling gorgeous snacks.
  • The Blue Bicycle, 34 Fossgate, York,   01904673990  . Good seafood served in an atmospheric former brothel.

Hotels

  • Acer, 52 Scarcroft Hill, York (01904 653839). Small – just four rooms – comfortable and welcoming. Good breakfasts.
  • Mount Royale Hotel, 119 The Mount, York (01904 628856). Set in mature English gardens, antiques in every room.
  • The Parsonage Country House Hotel, Escrick, York (01904 728111  , www.parsonagehotel.co.uk)  Classic hotel with a modern twist. Restaurant features ‘Yorkshire farmers’ menu’.

Golf courses

Activities

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