Aircraft Engine Run - Avro Shackleton and English Electric Lightning

Aircraft Engine Run - Avro Shackleton and English Electric Lightning

  • UNDER 14 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN

A unique opportunity to experience the amazing sight and sound as we run the engines on these two iconic aircraft!

By Gatwick Aviation Museum

Date and time

Saturday, May 24 · 12 - 3pm GMT+1.

Location

Gatwick Aviation Museum

Lowfield Heath Road Charlwood RH6 0BT United Kingdom

Refund Policy

No Refunds

Agenda

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Museum opens

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Lightning Engine Run

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Shackleton Engine Run

About this event

  • Event lasts 3 hours
  • UNDER 14 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN
  • Free venue parking

Join us for the first Engine Run Event of 2025 - the Avro Shackleton and English Electric Lightning at the Gatwick Aviation Museum on Sat May 24 2025! Get up close and personal with these iconic aircraft as their engines roar to life. Feel the power and history as you witness these incredible machines in action. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to experience aviation history come alive!

Frequently asked questions

Are there disabled parking spaces?

Yes, there will be designated parking for blue badge holders

Does the event ticket include entry into the Museum?

Yes, the event ticket includes entry into the Museum from 10am and you are welcome to stay all day and enjoy everything there is to see until closing at 5pm.

Can I bring my dog?

Whilst the Museum is dog friendly, we don't recommend your bring dogs due to the loud noises which may distress them. Assistance dogs are very welcome.

Will there be food and drink available?

Our Coffee shop will be open serving hot and cold drinks and light snacks, cakes and ice creams. There will also be a hot food truck serving a range of delicious food. You are welcome to bring your own picnic.

Will the Museum's Gatwick runway viewing area be open?

The viewing area will be open from 10am until 11.30am, 30 before the first engine run for health and safety. It will be open again from 12.30pm to 1.30pm and then close for the second engine run. It will then be open from 2.30pm to the end of the day closing at 5pm.

Organized by

Gatwick Aviation Museum

There's plenty to see at the Museum including a unique collection of iconic aircraft and engines from the golden age of British aircraft manufacturing. You can discover hundreds of model aircraft and instrument panels on display as well as a variety of fascinating aviation memorabilia.

£0 – £49.46