Visit the Vulcan Day

See former Royal Air Force bomber Avro Vulcan XL426 up close in its hangar at our last Visit the Vulcan Day of 2025. 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 on display, including the type of 1,000 lb high explosive bomb the Vulcan dropped on Port Stanley airfield during the 1982 Falklands Conflict.

A display of vintage military vehicles will include tanks and historic armoured vehicles. And there will be much more to keep everyone entertained - please check back here for details.

Hot and cold refreshments will be on sale throughout the day and there will be a licensed bar.

Our Hangar Shop will be open selling a selection of Vulcan souvenirs, including models, badges, patches, jams, books and much more.

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.

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.

Sorry – due to airport rules, we regret that 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.

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.

We look forward to seeing you at our Visit the Vulcan Day.