Southport Air Show is returning this weekend for the first time in three years. Visitors can expect impressive aerobatic displays and a range of attractions along the shore.
Leading the line up of teams taking to the sky are the famous Red Arrows and the Republic of Korea’s Black Eagles, who are visiting the UK on tour. The Tigers - the Army parachute team - will be starting their display in the sky, but finishing on the ground.
Spectators will be able to watch the show from the prom, pier or beach and it promises to be a fun day out for all the family. As well as the aerial action, there will be lots to see and do on the ground too with plenty of activities to keep kids entertained.
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There will be a military village over the weekend where members of the armed forces will be on hand to answer any questions, while a replica Spitfire will be on display. On the beach will be a range of attractions, including mini tanks, bungee trampolines and bumper cars.
If you’re visiting the show, here’s all the information you need to know, including the schedule, weather forecast and details of parking. Gates open at 10am on both days.
Saturday schedule:
10:30 - Model Aero Club
12:25 - Tigers Army Parachute Display Team
12:42 - The Muscle Biplane Pitts Special
13:16 - Slingsby T-67 Firefly
13:26 - Wildcat Display Team
13:37 - P-51 Mustang
13:50 - Autogyro
14:00 - Tutor Display Team
14:09 - Spitfire Vb & Spitfire XIX
14:30 - RoKAF Black Eagles Display Team
14:43 - The Blades
15:01 - Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
15:19 - Spitfire & Typhoon
15:25 - The Typhoon
15:38 - Strikemaster
16:00 - The Red Arrows
Sunday schedule
10:30 - Model Aero Club
12:40 - Tigers Army Parachute Display Team
13:00 - Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
13:18 - Spitfire & Typhoon
13:24 - The Typhoon
13:36 - The Muscle Biplane Pitts Special
14:09 - Slingsby T-67 Firefly
14:19 - Tutor Display Team
14:30 - RoKAF Black Eagles Display Team
14:43 - Wildcat Display Team
14:54 - P-51 Mustang
15:07 - Autogyro
15:17 - The Blades
15:34 - Spitfire Vb & Spitfire XIX
15:40 - Strikemaster
16:00 - The Red Arrows
Weather forecast
According to the Met Office it will be sunny with clear skies on Saturday in Sefton, with highs of 17C predicted by 2pm. Sunday will be warmer with a high of 19C forecast by mid afternoon, although it will be cloudier.
Parking
There are several official car parks for the air show and parking is available on the day and in advance when purchasing tickets online. Parking can be found on the beach - North Beach only - Marine Drive, Princes Park, the Esplanade Car Park and Victoria Park.
There will be signage you can follow and stewards who will help lead visitors to the parking sites. Caravans, motorhomes and other high sided vehicles are not allowed on the beach.
Those travelling from the south will be directed to the Esplanade Car Park or Victoria Park, while those arriving from the north will be directed to beach parking or the Marine Drive Car Park.
The car parks open at 9am each day, with the exception of Marine Drive and Beach parking which will open at 10am on Saturday and Sunday. If you’re travelling by train the nearest station is Southport, just 10 minutes’ walk from the event site.
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