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The Cholmondeley Pageant of Power – 15th – 17th June 2012 | Print |

Cholmondeley Pageant of Power

15-17th June 2012

007 Cars on Show
 
Bond cars on show will include the Aston Martin V12 Vanquish from DIE ANOTHER DAY which featured the "Adaptive Camouflage" cloaking system allowing it to become invisible to the naked eye at the push of a button. The car was equipped with a generous quota of Bond gagetry, including autocannons, rocket projectiles, dorsal target-seeking shotguns and a passenger ejector seat.

Also on show will be the Jaguar XKR driven by Bond-villains Zao and Gustav Graves and the beautiful BMW Z8 from THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH. 

 

Featuring at the Pageant:
• Aston Martin V12
DIE ANOTHER DAY
• BMW Z8
THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH
• Jaguar XKR
DIE ANOTHER DAY

Top Gear Experience at the Pageant of Power

We are very excited to welcome the Top Gear Experience to Cholmondeley.  


The Top Gear Zone will showcase cars featured on the series in particular the Middle East Road trip when Jeremy, Richard and James raced through Iraq as part of their mission to reach Bethelehem. The stand will have a Middle East theme based around a Bedouin tent, who knows you might even get a cup of Peppermint tea! The huge F1 Top Gear Simulator will be there said to be the best in the world. It's a hell of a drive – the steering wheel is weighted up to 70kg and the brake pedal to 200kg at racing speed. Physical fitness is a must – so get training!!

Upgrade to Rocksavage Members Enclosure for £10

Situated trackside, this exclusive facility lets you witness the action close up from a private marquee and garden. Have a base for the day, meet friends for coffee, lunch or afternoon tea. Fantastic fine cuisine is provided from the renowned Golden Goose company and a fully licensed bar runs all day. A members badge is available for £10 or £28.50 to include a fabulous lunch. Children accompanied by adults have free admission and can order food on the day. A cloakroom facility is also available. To book, or to upgrade if you have already bought tickets see www.cpop.co.uk

A selection of salad bowls include:
• Oak Smoked Salmon and Crayfish
• Thai Prawn Cocktail
• Coronation Chicken
• Poached Salmon, Dill mayo, baby new potato
• Greek Salad (v)
Puddings include:
• Eton Mess
• Lemon Pannacotta with summer berry compote
Traditional Afternoon Tea
 
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Supercar Paddock
Featuring:
• Ferrari 458 Italia
• McLaren MP4-12C
• Bentley Continental GT V8
• Porsche 911
• Ariel Atom V8
• Aston Martin V12 Vantage
• Lexus LFA
• Noble M600
• BMW M5

15 Attractions not to be missed at Cholmondeley Pageant of Power 2012
• World Champions on Track
• Jet Ski Acrobatic Display
• 47 Litre "Brutus" as featured on the BBC's "Top Gear"
• Helicopter Pleasure Flights
• The Top Gear Experience
• The Breitling Wingwalkers and Spitfire Flypast
• Grand Prix, Single Seater Racers on Track
• Lifestyle Pavilion and Shopping
• Over 80 Car and Bike Clubs
• Bolddog FMX – Honda's UK Stunt Team
• Rally and Touring Cars on Track
• The UK's largest Military Combat Assault Demonstration
• National Autograss
• The Cholmondeley Fireworks Concert
• Racing Thundercats, Monohulls and Formula 2 Powerboats
and much much more high octane action making for an action packed weekend not to be missed. 

The Cholmondeley Fireworks Concert In Celebration of the Queen's Jubilee
Saturday 16th June at the Pageant culminates in the fantastic Cholmondeley Fireworks Concert. Manchester Camerata Orchestra returns with a Last Night of the Proms style concert with music themed to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. We will also celebrate the 50th Anniversary of 007 films with music from Goldfinger, Live and Let Die and Diamonds are Forever, wave Union Jacks and sing along to Land of Hope and Glory, Jerusalem and other classics. Bring a picnic and enjoy from the Castle Lawns. Combined Pageant and Concert tickets are just £40 before 31st March. More information can be found by visiting www.cholmondeleyfireworks.com

The Cholmondeley Pageant of Power – 15th – 17th June  2012


A weekend not to be missed – make the most of a discount on all advance tickets sales before 31st March 2012.
Enjoy a weekend of high octane as iconic machinery gathers in the beautiful grounds of Cholmondeley Castle, Cheshire
Established in 2008, the Cholmondeley Pageant of Power is now building momentum as the must do event of the year in the North West.  It is a cornucopia of thrills and entertainment for all age groups combining speed, nerve and flair with exceptional design and engineering.  The aim of the Pageant of Power is to showcase the best of historic and contemporary automotive power, whether on Land, Sea or in the Air.
Central to the action at the is the 1.2 mile track within the Park grounds of Cholmondeley Castle where over 120 cars and bikes compete, spanning seven decades of motorsport.   On the 25 acre Deer Park Mere, the Pageant hosts the largest gathering of inshore racing power boats in the UK. In the air, over 150 privateers fly in to Cholmondeley over the weekend including a death defying display from the Breitling Wingwalkers. If that’s not enough there is also a daily military combat assault demonstration with a fine array of armored vehicles from Challenger 2, Warrior, Titan and Trojan Tanks.
There are a host of activities for the children from mini tanks, fun fair and scalextric racing. Shopping is a must in the extensive Trade village with additional ‘Lifestyle Pavilion’ for those who appreciate the finer things in life. A wonderful offering of food is available and if you are in need of drink, then enjoy the "Pageant" pub which has some of the best locally brewed beers, as well as wines, soft drinks and cocktails.
Saturday evening concludes with the Cholmondeley Fireworks - last night of the proms style concert including helicopters flying in to the Ride of the Valkyries.
Website www.cpop.co.uk or over the phone on 01829 772 432.  Children tickets are free if bought before 31st March 2012 (under 16)