Region

Where to See the BBMF in North West England

The North West hosts two major seaside airshows at Southport and Blackpool where the BBMF are regular crowd favourites.

BBMF in North West England
Not today. The next scheduled BBMF appearance near North West England is Saturday 8 August 2026 — Blackpool Airshow (0 NM from North West England) (timing TBC).
Most recent nearby appearance: Sunday 12 July 2026 — Gorton

Towns & venues in North West England

Select a location for its current status, next scheduled appearance and local viewing advice:

Blackpool Southport Lancaster & Morecambe Manchester Liverpool Preston Bolton Wigan Burnley Blackburn Carlisle Kendal Chester Warrington Stockport

Later in the season

  • 8 Aug 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Blackpool Airshow (timing TBC)
    ~0 NM from area centre · Scheduled appearance
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing
  • 9 Aug 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Blackpool Airshow (timing TBC)
    ~0 NM from area centre · Scheduled appearance
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing
  • 29 Aug 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Southport Air Show (timing TBC)
    ~9 NM from area centre · Scheduled appearance
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing
  • 30 Aug 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Southport Air Show (timing TBC)
    ~9 NM from area centre · Scheduled appearance
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing

Recent appearances in the region

  • 12 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Gorton (11:45–12:15 BST)
  • 12 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Woodford (11:52–12:22 BST)
  • 12 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Ilkley (11:27–11:57 BST)
  • 12 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Llangollen (12:34–13:04 BST)
  • 11 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Woodford (14:19–14:49 BST)
  • 28 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Crewe (13:25–13:55 BST)

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Unofficial fan site — not affiliated with the RAF, MoD or the BBMF. Flypast and display data is derived from UK NOTAM publications and the official BBMF schedule. All appearances are subject to weather, aircraft serviceability and RAF operational requirements and may be cancelled at any time. Do not contact numbers listed in NOTAMs. Not for flight planning. Always verify with official BBMF channels before making travel plans.