About
Jet Fest 2019
North Weald Airfield - in front of The Squadron
Friday 27th - Sunday 29th September
Friday - Night Shoot - Burgers, Dogs and Beers (see below)
Saturday - 7pm 1940's Evening with Perfect Vintage live music - £18 including hog roast
Sunday - 2-course Sunday Carvery - avance tickets only - £17
More details online HERE
Organised by the Gnat Display Team at Hanger 4A, supporting The Gnat Display Team Charity (the trading name for The Heritage Aircraft Trust, UK registered Charity No. 1134981). It has the following charitable objectives:
TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT GNAT AND OTHER HISTORIC AIRCRAFT AS HISTORIC AIRCRAFT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC AND TO DEMONSTRATE AND DISPLAY SUCH AIRCRAFT AT PUBLIC EVENTS AND TO CONSERVE THEM AS HERITAGE ASSETS TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN GNAT AND OTHER HISTORIC AIRCRAFT
Friday 27th: Time Line Events Friday Afternoon / evening photography access:
Gnats, Strikemasters, JP's, Hunter and a Huey will be joining us for a feast of high Octane photography and special effects as the sun sets over North Weald.
SMOKE ON! A return to North Weald for TimeLine as we join the Gnat Display Team for an evening of high-octane photography with up to 15 ex military jets from yesteryear. These will include a number or surprises and a few stalwarts, some not seen before in the UK and some hardly seen on the airshow circuit. With such an array of ex military jets we are sure you won’t be disappointed to spend an evening in the company of so much hardware as the sunsets over North Weald. A more comprehensive list of attending airframes will be added here as we build up to the event but be assured of a number of great surprises and a few 'top draw' attendees.
We are indebted to the Gnat Display Team again for allowing us this very unique opportunity on the eve of there second Jets Meet Up weekend, a weekend that looks like it will be an excellent opportunity in its own right. Our event however will be open to a small group of photographers and will see us in the presence of an unbelievable line up of ex military jets. Four possibly five Gnats, nearly one of every mk of JP, Strikemasters, a Hunter, a Huey and more to be confirmed as we get closer to the event.
If you love aircraft and love your photography you really do not want to miss this one off opportunity to photograph these fine aircraft during the afternoon, sunset and as darkness falls. Couple to this a selection of our trade mark special effects, including 'display smoke & lights on', and re-enactors and we you are assured of a full on session and plenty of maxed out memory cards! Our afternoon will start around 15.30 with our usual brief and then straight into photography. We will be spacing the aircraft out to allow plenty of space for photography. Pilots and owners will be on hand to help and chat to photographers which we hope you will enjoy and bring a very relaxed feel to proceedings, we are expecting food and drinks to be available throughout the session (at extra costs) and for our evening to finish at approximately 21.00.
This event is raising funds for the following good causes - The Heritage Aircraft Trust, The Essex Air Ambulance, The C54 Skymaster Restoration Appeal.
After the success of the 2018 event we expect tickets to this unique event to be snapped up so to avoid disappointment we recommend booking early.
More details and booking HERE.
Book Tickets Online
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled Parking
- Disabled persons toilet - For users of the control tower there is a disabled toilet.
- Guide Dogs Permitted
Catering
- Cafe - Both Weald Aviation and The Squadron operate cafe's on the airfield. The Squadron also has a licensed bar. Other catering is provided by the various events and activities that take place on the airfield.
- On-Site cafe/restaurant - Both Weald Aviation and The Squadron operate cafe's on the airfield. Weald aviation's café is called Wings. The Squadron also has a licensed bar. Other catering is provided by the various events and activities that take place on the airfield.
Children & Infants
- Family Friendly, Children Welcome
- Outdoor children’s play area - Wings Café at Weald Aviation has a very popular children's play area.
Establishment Features
- Conference facilities - There are a number of meeting rooms available for hire in the historic control tower.
- Dogs Accepted - This is an operating airfield and therefore dogs must be kept on a lead.
- Dogs admitted on a lead
- Event Venue - A wide range of events are held on the airfield which is easily accessible from the M11 which runs along one side. Its the ideal venue for open air events, functions, meetings, filming and, of course, aviation-related activity. North Weald Airfield dates from 1916 and is famous as one of the main fighter bases in the Battle of Britain. It is a historic, well maintained site of almost 400 acres, which hosts a wide range of activities throughout the year. A number of areas are available for regular or ad hoc hire and are suitable for many types of event from corporate Christmas parties to motor sports, car shows and photography. Regular users include archers, footballers, cyclists, model aircraft flyers, bus, HGV and skid training, motorcycle and high-performance car training and motor sprints. The Saturday and Bank Holiday Market attracts large numbers to the Airfield on a weekly basis.
- Guided tours by arrangement - In conjunction with the North Weald Airfield Museum, it is possible to arrange guided tours of this historic site. Weald Aviation also offer tours of their hangers and workshops where they restore and maintain historic warbirds from the Second World War and jet age.
- Open all year round
- Team / Corporate Activities - A wide range of events are held on the airfield which is easily accessible from the M11 which runs along one side. Its the ideal venue for open air events, functions, meetings, filming and, of course, aviation-related activity. A number of corporate and red-letter day event companies operate on the airfield. North Weald Airfield dates from 1916 and is famous as one of the main fighter bases in the Battle of Britain. It is a historic, well maintained site of almost 400 acres, which hosts a wide range of activities throughout the year. A number of areas are available for regular or ad hoc hire and are suitable for many types of event from corporate Christmas parties to motor sports, car shows and photography. Regular users include archers, footballers, cyclists, model aircraft flyers, bus, HGV and skid training, motorcycle and high-performance car training and motor sprints. The Saturday and Bank Holiday Market attracts large numbers to the Airfield on a weekly basis.
Leisure Facilities
Parking & Transport
- Bus stop within walking distance - Buses operate in North Weald which is a short walk to the main entrance gate.
- Coach parking
- Free parking
- On Site Car Parking
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
- Railway station within 5 miles - Epping Station on the Central Line is a short journey away. North Weald station is a stop on the Epping Ongar Railway, a heritage line running steam and diesel between North Weald and Ongar with heritage buses operating further afield.
Provider Preferences
- Countryside Setting - The airfield is set in the Essex countryside next to the village of North Weald but a short distance from Epping with its Central Line connection to London.
- In countryside - The airfield is set in the Essex countryside next to the village of North Weald but a short distance from Epping with its Central Line connection to London.
- Outdoor Attraction
- Village Location - The airfield is set in the Essex countryside next to the village of North Weald but a short distance from Epping with its Central Line connection to London.
Specialist Features
- Family Fun - North Weald Airfield hosts numerous family friendly events including the annual Community Fun Day.
- Marketed Towards Children
- Marketed Towards Families - North Weald Airfield hosts numerous family friendly events including the annual Community Fun Day. Families also enjoy visiting the two cafes on the airfield where the children can play safely and enjoy the atmosphere of the heritage aviation taking place.
- Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
- Marketed towards student/youth
Tours and Demonstrations
- Guided Tours Available for Groups - In conjunction with the North Weald Airfield Museum, it is possible to arrange guided tours of this historic site. Weald Aviation also offer tours of their hangers and workshops where they restore and maintain historic warbirds from the Second World War and jet age.
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Getting to NorthWeald Airfield.
From the M11, take the A414 towards Ongar / Chelmsford. At the first roundabout take the second exit and continue straight over the second roundabout and up to the final roundabout, doubling back to enter at the Main B Gate.
Public Transport Directions
London Underground – take the Central Line to Epping Station. British Rail to Harlow Station from Liverpool Street or Cambridge via Stansted Airport.
By air: North Weald Radio 123.525. TMZ Squawk 7010 Mode C or S when talking to North Weald. The Airfield is open from 0830 to 1900 or sunset + 30 minutes local time, whichever is earlier. Fire Cover Cat 1.
