Visit the Vulcan Classic Jets day
Schedule
Sun Aug 16 2026 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
London Southend Airport, Southend-on-Sea | Southend-on-sea, EN
See former Royal Air Force bomber Avro Vulcan XL426 up close in its hangar at our Visit the Vulcan Classic Jets Day. You can walk round the Vulcan and for an additional fee you can climb inside for a guided tour of the cockpit.There will be examples of the weapons carried by the Vulcan during its time with the RAF, including the type of 1,000 lb high explosive bomb the Vulcan dropped on Port Stanley airfield during the 1982 Falklands Conflict.
Vulcan XL426 will be joined by the cockpits of several classic jets to be announced along with other additional displays and exhibitors.
Refreshments will be on sale, including a burger bar and licensed bar.
Our Hangar Shop will be open selling a selection of Vulcan souvenirs, including models, badges, patches, jams, books and much more.
General admission is £10.00 for adults with under-16s admitted FREE. Tickets will be on sale on the gate and are also available to buy in advance should you wish. There is no need to buy advance tickets for under-16s.
Cockpit visits are an additional £8.00 per person applicable to both adults and under-16s.
Cockpit visits will take place every 15 minutes on a timed ticket basis, so there will be no need to stand and queue. Cockpit visit tickets are subject to availability and will only be on sale on the day. When they’re gone, they’re gone!
Children must be over 1 metre tall to visit the cockpit and must climb the entry ladder themselves (no carrying).
Entry and cockpit tours are free for Vulcan Restoration Trust members subject to presenting a valid VRT membership card.
Gates open at 10.00 am with last admission at 4.00 pm.
Sorry – due to airport rules, we regret that no pets can be admitted with the exception of assistance dogs.
Visitors can arrive by bus, train or car. London Southend Airport station is approximately 15-20 minutes' walk away and is served by frequent trains on the London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoria line.
Car Parking - limited free car parking will be available close to the Vulcan. Please follow the ‘Vulcan Open Day’ direction signs after entering the airport. If the Vulcan car park is full, visitors will need to park in the airport’s short stay car park (for which there is a charge) which is approximately 10 minutes' walk from the Vulcan.
We have a disabled car park situated next to the event entrance. On arrival, please let our car park volunteers know that you require disabled parking and they will direct you towards the disabled car park.
This is a fundraising event organised to benefit the Vulcan Restoration Trust.
We look forward to seeing you at our Visit the Vulcan Classic Jets Day.
Images credit: Barry Williams
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London Southend Airport, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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