Visit the Vulcan on Fathers' Day is a great time out for Dad on his special day. He can get a close-up look at Vulcan XL426 in its hangar and for an additional fee can climb inside for a guided tour of the cockpit.
Alongside the Vulcan, there will be examples of the weapons it carried during its time with the Royal Air Force, including the type of 1,000 lb high explosive bomb the Vulcan force used against Port Stanley airfield during the 1982 Falklands Conflict.
There will be other displays, exhibitors and food stands.
The Vulcan Restoration Trust's Hangar Shop will be selling a selection of Vulcan souvenirs, including models, badges, patches, 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 at the event on the day.
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, 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 15-20 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.
There is 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.
This is a fundraising event organised to benefit the Vulcan Restoration Trus