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Visit the Vulcan Classic Jets Day
See former Royal Air Force bomber Avro Vulcan XL426 up close in its hangar at the Vulcan Restoration Trust's 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 and other displays to be announced - please check back here for details.
Refreshments will be on sale throughout the day and the Hangar Shop will be open selling a selection of Vulcan souvenirs, including models, badges, patches, jams, books and much more.
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).
Sorry – due to airport rules, 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 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.
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 and other displays to be announced - please check back here for details.
Refreshments will be on sale throughout the day and the Hangar Shop will be open selling a selection of Vulcan souvenirs, including models, badges, patches, jams, books and much more.
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).
Sorry – due to airport rules, 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 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.
General admission is £8.00 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.
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.
Cockpit visits are an additional £8.00 per person applicable to both adults and under-16s.
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.
Hangar 6 South Road, London Southend Airport, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS2 6YU
Sun 17 Aug 2025
Website:
www.avrovulcan.com
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Vulcan Restoration Trust
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