09/09/2026
Looking forward to this event, I shall be out and about around the hangar, wiill be showing my 2 new friends around, Roobard and Custard, that are visiting.
✈️ NEXT WEEKEND — FREE ENTRY, NO TICKET REQUIRED!
📅 SATURDAY 12 & SUNDAY 13 SEPTEMBER | 10am–5.30pm
📍 Gate 3, Maze Long Kesh, Lisburn, BT27 5RF
7,200+ visitors last year • Two authentic Second World War hangars • Many of our 55+ aircraft and vehicles brought outside • New Rear compound to explore • Live entertainment in afternoons
NEW FOR EHOD 2026:
🚪 For the first time, both enormous rear hangar doors will open into our new rear tarmac compound
✈️ Discover our Harrier GR.9, Sea King helicopter, de Havilland Chipmunk, unique Belfast-built Short SB.5 and Fairey Swordfish restoration
🚁 See the Gazelle and Scout displayed outside in the rear compound for the first time
🚙 Explore at least EIGHT historic vehicles from the Northern Ireland Area of the Military Vehicle Trust—with up to TEN expected
ON BOTH DAYS:
💃 Swing Dance Community NI and The Jenny Thomas Jammers Belfast performing from 12 noon–2.30pm
🎮 Seven flight simulators and six VR headsets (limited tickets)
🍔 FOUR mobile catering units serving burgers, crepes, teas and coffees, and ice cream
🚑 St John Ambulance providing medical cover
🚗 Extensive FREE parking
🦮 Guide and assistance dogs only
📶 FREE Guest Wi-Fi
SATURDAY ONLY:
🎖️ Wartime Living History Association WWII re-enactors
📸 501st Legion Causeway Garrison bringing Star Wars photo opportunities
SUNDAY ONLY:
🎶 Rock Choir Northern Ireland • Choirs led by Clare Galway performing live
No ticket or pre-booking is required. The site is vehicle-access only, so simply enter through Gate 3 off 94 Halftown Road, and enjoy an unforgettable family day out where history has wings.
This is an indoor AND outdoor event. Please bring a waterproof coat and wear sensible, preferably waterproof footwear.
📍 Ulster Aviation Society
Via Gate 3, Maze Long Kesh
94 Halftown Road
Lisburn, BT27 5RF
Full visitor information:
https://www.ulsteraviationsociety.org/event/european-heritage-open-day-sunday-13-sept
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