Visit the Vulcan day
Schedule
Sun Apr 19 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 first Visit the Vulcan Day of 2026.Alongside the Vulcan, there will be examples of the weapons its carried during its time with the Royal Air Force, including the type of 1,000 lb high explosive bomb the Vulcan force used against Port Stanley airfield during the 1982 Falklands Conflict.
We are thrilled to have the following confirmed to attend
•Westland Scout Helicopter.
•Essex Morris Minors Owners Club (12 cars).
•British Army Military Vehicle.
•British Army Tanks.
•Great War Living History Group.
•World’s Largest RC Avro Vulcan (static).
•Southend Radio Control Model Flying
•Shoeburyness & South Essex RAA.
•Rochford Fire Service - Fire Engine.
•Dennis 1980s - Fire Engine.
•Dennis 1970s - Fire Engine.
•Essex Police Vehicle & Display.
•Custom re-enactors (Marvel - DC)
•UK Garrison (Star Wars)
•Watts Children’s Face Painter.
And if that wasn't enough, we also have plenty of options for refreshments on the day as well.
•Datum Attitude Brewery Co.
•Biltong Burgers.
•Time To Thai.
•Ice Cream & Doughnut Kiosk.
Our Hangar Shop will be selling a selection of Vulcan souvenirs, including models, badges, patches, 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.
Visitors can arrive by bus or train. 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.
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.
Sorry – due to airport rules, we regret that no pets can be admitted with the exception of assistance dogs.
This is a fundraising event organised to benefit the Vulcan Restoration Trust.
We look forward to seeing you at our Visit the Vulcan Day.
Image credit: Barry Williams
Where is it happening?
London Southend Airport, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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