Southport Air Show sponsored feature by Stand Up For Southport
There’s loads to enjoy on the ground at Southport Air Show this weekend!
Between the soaring flyovers, you can explore a host of fun-filled activities – it means it’s worth arriving early, beating the traffic and really making the most of your day with gates opening from 10am.
Kids – under 16s go free – will love the bungee trampolines, bumper cars, and classic games like Hook a Duck.
Aviation fans can get up close with replica planes and check out the impressive Armed Forces’ Military Village.
Southport Air Show takes place this Saturday and Sunday (30th and 31st August 2025) with an exciting line-up of aircraft including the Typhoon Display Team, The Starlings, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, L-39 Albatros, Great War Display Team, Aerosuperbatics – Wingwalkers and more:
Tickets for the event can be booked online via the VisitSouthport website: Southport Air Show Tickets | Sat 30th & Sun 31st August 2025, 10am
You can also walk up and book tickets on the day.
Along Marine Drive, browse a wide selection of stalls featuring everything from military memorabilia and original artwork to tasty treats and children’s toys.
For those seeking a rush, the flight simulators offer a chance to feel what it’s like to be in the cockpit—do you have what it takes to handle the G-force?
1 – The Military Village
The Military Village, located on Marine Drive, is home to incredible equipment displays from the Armed Forces.
If you’re curious about a future in the Armed Forces, this is the place to be. Meet members of the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force, and learn more about their roles and career opportunities.
The local Air Cadets will be at the show and as well as volunteering they are promoting and encouraging young people with an interest in aviation to join up, and with what’s on offer, you won’t need much persuading! Aside from flying, sports, target shooting, adventure training and great fun, you will see the benefits of your own efforts, building on your achievements and earning BTECs and DoE Awards.
2 – RAF Chinook
The impressive Replica Chinook Helicopter, brought to the event by the RAF ground crew, will be on display giving aviation fans and families a rare chance to climb aboard and experience the sheer scale of this iconic twin-rotor helicopter.
3 – Mid Lancs Military Vehicle Trust
The Mid Lancs Military Vehicle Trust members will be displaying vehicles which they have lovingly restored and they will be happy to answer any of your questions about them.
4 – Lytham St Annes Spitfire Ground Display Team
The Lytham St Annes Spitfire Ground Display Team, which includes Spitfire ‘Vicky’, will be on display. The knowledgeable enthusiasts have lovingly restored ‘Vicky’, a Mark II replica, with original WW2 parts, giving the public a chance to get up close to this iconic aircraft.
5 – Veterans Living History Museum
We are pleased to welcome back this mobile museum that travels the country showing 100’s of Artefacts from WW1 to present day. Children and adults alike will enjoy this fun, interactive, and engaging museum offering hands-on educational talks about each Artefact.
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