Create your own Wellington Aircraft Model

Join us for this family fun craft session, as we celebrate the amazing aircraft that helped us to win the Second World War.

Design and build your own Vickers Wellington to take home with you; and learn a little bit about this popular plane which was mass-produced in Blackpool during the War.

For first-time and expert crafters alike!

Event times

Wednesday 16^th April 2025, 11am – 2.30pm

AIRSHOW WEEKEND: Saturday 9th August 2025, 11am - 2.30pm

Tickets

FREE drop-in event.

Entry charges to Showtown apply.

For general admission prices, please visit here.

Sir Ken Dodd Learning Space

Showtown

(Entrance) Corner of Adelaide Street West and Bank Hey Street

Blackpool

FY1 4TQ

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Create your own Wellington Aircraft Model