# Event Details - **Event Name**: Visit the Vulcan Day - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: 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.About this EventSee former Royal Air Force bomber Avro Vulcan XL426 up close in its hangar at our first Visit the Vulcan Day of 2026.Alongside the Vulcan, there will be examples of the weapons its 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.Other displays and exhibitors will be announced in due course.Our Hangar Shop will be selling a selection of Vulcan souvenirs, including models, badges, patches, books and much more.General admission is £10.00 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.Visitors can arrive by bus or train. 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.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.Sorry – due to airport rules, we regret that no pets can be admitted with the exception of assistance dogs.This is a fundraising event organised to benefit the Vulcan Restoration Trust.We look forward to seeing you at our Visit the Vulcan Day. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/southend-on-sea/visit-the-vulcan-day/100001980182909387 - **Event Categories**: workshops, charities, dog - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 10, max: 10, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Southend-on-Sea - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: London Southend Airport - **lat**: 51.57018979999999 - **long**: 0.6924653000000001 - **full address**: London Southend Airport, Eastwoodbury Crescent, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Visit the Vulcan Day - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/f256b47b17db443c8f2068f650557f83590b06e424ec3aaa52607c4bdb1ddfe3-rimg-w1200-h800-dc767065-gmir.jpg?v=1768136735 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Visit the Vulcan Day being held? - **A:** Visit the Vulcan Day takes place on Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm at London Southend Airport, Eastwoodbury Crescent, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Visit the Vulcan Day? - **A:** Tickets for Visit the Vulcan Day are priced at GBP 10 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityADULT - GENERAL ADMISSIONGBP 10Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Visit the Vulcan Day? - **A:** Visit the Vulcan Day is organized by Vulcan Restoration Trust. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Vulcan Restoration Trust's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Vulcan Restoration Trust a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Vulcan Restoration Trust has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Visit the Vulcan Day is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Southend-on-Sea, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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