Events
We hold a number of special events each year that are open to both Vulcan Restoration Trust members and members of the public. Details of these, and how you can order tickets, can be found here.
Christmas Event and Buffet
Sat, November 30, 2019 - 12:00 pmSaturday 30 November 2019
Squadron Leader Joe Marsden will be presenting his talk The English Electric Canberra at our Christmas Event and Buffet.
The Canberra was the Royal Air Force's first jet bomber and Joe will recall his time flying this famous aircraft.
The event takes place at Hawkwell Village Hall, Essex SS5 4EH.
Tickets are now on sale.
Admission includes a buffet lunch plus dessert, tea and coffee.
Visit the Vulcan Day
Sun, April 19, 2020 - 10:00 amSunday 19 April 2020
Come and see Vulcan XL426 up close at London Southend Airport at our first Visit the Vulcan Day of 2020.
You can walk round and underneath the Vulcan and you will also have the chance to climb inside XL426's cockpit (additional fee applies).
As well as the Vulcan, there will be other displays and attractions. Refreshments will be on sale from a variety of stalls so no one goes hungry or thirsty.
With lots going on and much to see, our Visit the Vulcan Days are great days out for families and enthusiasts alike.
VRT Spring Event
Sat, April 25, 2020 - 12:00 pmSaturday 25 April 2020
Come along and hear Wing Commander Mike Pollitt (RAF Retired) speak about his experiences flying the mighty Avro Vulcan during his time with the Royal Air Force.
Mike is a former Operations Director of the Vulcan to the Sky Trust and is now Chairman of the 655 Maintenance and Preservation Society which looks after Vulcan XM655 at Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield, Warwickshire.
Event includes VRT Annual General Meeting.
The event takes place at Hawkwell Village Hall, Essex SS5 4EH.
Visit the Vulcan Day
Sun, June 21, 2020 - 10:00 amSunday 21 June 2020
Take Dad and the family out for a special treat to see Vulcan XL426 at London Southend Airport on Fathers’ Day.
You can walk round and underneath the Vulcan and you will also have the chance to climb inside XL426's cockpit (additional fee applies).
As well as the Vulcan, there will be other displays and attractions. Refreshments will be on sale from a variety of stalls so no one goes hungry or thirsty.
With lots going on and much to see, our Visit the Vulcan Days are great days out for families and enthusiasts (and Dads) alike.
Visit the Vulcan Day
Sun, August 23, 2020 - 10:00 amSunday 23 August 2020
Come and see Vulcan XL426 up close at London Southend Airport at our Visit the Vulcan Day.
You can walk round and underneath the Vulcan and you will also have the chance to climb inside XL426's cockpit (additional fee applies).
As well as the Vulcan, there will be other displays and attractions. Refreshments will be on sale from a variety of stalls so no one goes hungry or thirsty.
With lots going on and much to see, our Visit the Vulcan Days are great days out for families and enthusiasts alike.
Visit the Vulcan Day
Sun, September 20, 2020 - 10:00 amSunday 20 September 2020
Come and see Vulcan XL426 up close at London Southend Airport at our last Visit the Vulcan Day of 2020.
You can walk round and underneath the Vulcan and you will also have the chance to climb inside XL426's cockpit (additional fee applies).
As well as the Vulcan, there will be other displays and attractions. Refreshments will be on sale from a variety of stalls so no one goes hungry or thirsty.
With lots going on and much to see, our Visit the Vulcan Days are great days out for families and enthusiasts alike.