Events

We hold a number of special events each year that are open to Vulcan Restoration Trust members and members of the public.

Find out more and buy your tickets below.

Visit the Vulcan Day

Visit the Vulcan Day

Sun, April 23, 2023 - 10:00 am

Sunday 23 April 2023

Our Visit the Vulcan Day is a great chance to get ‘up close and personal’ with Vulcan XL426 in its hangar at London Southend Airport.

You can walk round Vulcan XL426 and for an additional fee you can climb inside for a guided tour of the cockpit.

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Dam Busters Twilight Taxi Run

Dam Busters Twilight Taxi Run

Sat, May 20, 2023 - 5:45 pm

Saturday 20 May 2023

Join us to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Dam Busters raid with a twilight taxi-run by Vulcan XL426 at London Southend Airport.

The event will also feature a big screen showing of The Dam Busters feature film starring Richard Todd and Michael Redgrave.

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Vulcan Aircrew Experience

Vulcan Aircrew Experience

Sat, June 03, 2023 - 9:30 am

Saturday 3 June 2023

New for 2023, the Vulcan Aircrew Experience is your chance to be a Vulcan crew member kitted out in authentic equipment as worn in the Falklands conflict.

This event is organised by UP AN’ AT ‘EM! HISTORY and admittance is by advance ticket-only.

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Cold War Avro Vulcan Photoshoot

Cold War Avro Vulcan Photoshoot

Sat, June 03, 2023 - 6:00 pm

Saturday 3 June 2023

Organised by Timeline Events, this exclusive event gives photographers and enthusiasts the opportunity to photograph XL426 at dusk, sunset and at night.

Admittance is by advance ticket-only available from Timeline Events where you can also find more details about the event.

www.timelineevents.org

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Visit the Vulcan on Fathers’ Day

Visit the Vulcan on Fathers’ Day

Sun, June 18, 2023 - 10:00 am

Sunday 18 June 2023

Our Visit the Vulcan on Fathers' Day is a great chance to get ‘up close and personal’ with Vulcan XL426 in its hangar at London Southend Airport.

You can walk round Vulcan XL426 and for an additional fee you can climb inside for a guided tour of the cockpit.

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Proms at the Vulcan

Proms at the Vulcan

Sat, July 08, 2023 - 7:00 pm

Saturday 8 July 2023

Join Vulcan XL426 for an evening of music with the Essex Concert Orchestra at London Southend Airport.

Refreshments, including hot and cold food, will be on sale at this family friendly event.

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Music and Beer Festival at the Vulcan

Music and Beer Festival at the Vulcan

Fri, August 04, 2023 - 2:00 pm

Sat, August 05 2023 - 2.00 pm

Join us for two afternoons and evenings of live music and entertainment, with street food and local breweries, all under one hangar roof for everyone to enjoy.

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Visit the Vulcan Classic Jets Day

Visit the Vulcan Classic Jets Day

Sun, August 20, 2023 - 10:00 am

Sunday 20 August 2023

Our Visit the Vulcan Classic Jets Day is a great chance to get ‘up close and personal’ with Vulcan XL426 in its hangar at London Southend Airport.

You can walk round Vulcan XL426 and for an additional fee you can climb inside for a guided tour of the cockpit.

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Vulcan XL426 Summer Taxi-Run 2023

Vulcan XL426 Summer Taxi-Run 2023

Sat, September 16, 2023 - 1:00 pm

Saturday 16 September 2023

XL426 will be taking to the London Southend Airport runway on 16 September for our second taxi-run event of the year.

Come along and hear XL426's Olympus engines howl at full power and see the Vulcan's brake parachute bring XL426 to a halt.

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Visit the Vulcan Day

Visit the Vulcan Day

Sun, September 24, 2023 - 10:00 am

Sunday 24 September 2023

Our Visit the Vulcan Day is a great chance to get ‘up close and personal’ with Vulcan XL426 in its hangar at London Southend Airport.

You can walk round Vulcan XL426 and for an additional fee you can climb inside for a guided tour of the cockpit.

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40s & 50s Vulcan Hangar Dance

40s & 50s Vulcan Hangar Dance

Sat, October 14, 2023 - 7:30 pm

Saturday 14 October 2023

Dance the night away at our 1940s & '50s themed Vulcan Hangar Dance with the Sid Bolan Big Band.

The 18-piece band will be playing a selection of hits from the wartime and post-war years.

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Vulcan Aircrew Experience

Vulcan Aircrew Experience

Sat, November 04, 2023 - 9:30 am

4 November 2023

New for 2023, the Vulcan Aircrew Experience is your chance to be a Vulcan crew member kitted out in authentic equipment as worn in the Falklands conflict.

This event is organised by UP AN’ AT ‘EM! HISTORY and admittance is by advance ticket-only.

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Vulcan VIP Visit - 1 April 2023

Vulcan VIP Visit - 1 April 2023

Sat, April 01, 2023 - 9:30 am

THIS EVENT HAS NOW SOLD OUT

Vulcan VIP Visits are your exclusive opportunity to experience XL426 away from the crowds and are ideal for enthusiasts and photographers.

You will be given a guided tour of XL426 before climbing into the Vulcan’s cockpit to sit in either the pilot’s or co-pilot’s seat.

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Vulcan VIP Visit - 2 September 2023

Vulcan VIP Visit - 2 September 2023

Sat, September 02, 2023 - 9:30 am

THIS EVENT HAS NOW SOLD OUT

Vulcan VIP Visits are your exclusive opportunity to experience XL426 away from the crowds and are ideal for enthusiasts and photographers.

You will be given a guided tour of XL426 before climbing into the Vulcan’s cockpit to sit in either the pilot’s or co-pilot’s seat.

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Vulcan VIP Visit - 18 November 2023

Vulcan VIP Visit - 18 November 2023

Sat, November 18, 2023 - 9:30 am

THIS EVENT HAS NOW SOLD OUT

Vulcan VIP Visits are your exclusive opportunity to experience XL426 away from the crowds and are ideal for enthusiasts and photographers.

You will be given a guided tour of XL426 before climbing into the Vulcan’s cockpit to sit in either the pilot’s or co-pilot’s seat.

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