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
Sun, April 23, 2023 - 10:00 amSunday 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.
Dam Busters Twilight Taxi Run
Sat, May 20, 2023 - 5:45 pmSaturday 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.
Vulcan Aircrew Experience
Sat, June 03, 2023 - 9:30 amSaturday 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.
Cold War Avro Vulcan Photoshoot
Sat, June 03, 2023 - 6:00 pmSaturday 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.
Visit the Vulcan on Fathers’ Day
Sun, June 18, 2023 - 10:00 amSunday 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.
Proms at the Vulcan
Sat, July 08, 2023 - 7:00 pmSaturday 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.
Music and Beer Festival at the Vulcan
Fri, August 04, 2023 - 2:00 pmSat, 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.
Visit the Vulcan Classic Jets Day
Sun, August 20, 2023 - 10:00 amSunday 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.
Vulcan XL426 Summer Taxi-Run 2023
Sat, September 16, 2023 - 1:00 pmSaturday 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.
Visit the Vulcan Day
Sun, September 24, 2023 - 10:00 amSunday 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.
40s & 50s Vulcan Hangar Dance
Sat, October 14, 2023 - 7:30 pmSaturday 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.
Vulcan Aircrew Experience
Sat, November 04, 2023 - 9:30 am4 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.
Vulcan VIP Visit - 1 April 2023
Sat, April 01, 2023 - 9:30 amTHIS 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.
Vulcan VIP Visit - 2 September 2023
Sat, September 02, 2023 - 9:30 amTHIS 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.
Vulcan VIP Visit - 18 November 2023
Sat, November 18, 2023 - 9:30 amTHIS 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.