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Wales Online
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
The Red Arrows are going to be in Cardiff Wednesday and Thursday
The Red Arrows are going to be in Cardiff Wednesday and Thursday And here is how you can see them You can see the Red Arrows in Cardiff (Image: Getty Images ) The Red Arrows often delight crowds at sold out air shows with the impressive aerobatics displays and now you can see them in Cardiff. Officially known as the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team they are aerobatics display team of the Royal Air Force. Normally the best way to see the Red Arrows in Wales is at the Wales Airshow in Swansea, which is taking place on Saturday, July 5 and Sunday, July 6 this year but you can see them in Cardiff before then. The Red Arrows will be The Flying Club Rhoose, which is at Cardiff Airport in Rhoose, from 10am on Wednesday, June 4 until 4pm on Thursday, June 5. They will be making their way back from a air show in the west country and stopping off at the flying club. You will be able to see the Red Arrows parked up at the flying club and it is expected that they often practice above the flying club too, so you might catch a glimpse of them in the sky over the capital. The flying club will be open from 9am on Wednesday, serving a limited menu of bacon rolls, sausage rolls, fresh coffee and cold drinks. Article continues below On Thursday the normal menu will be served until 2.30pm and fresh rolls will be available until 4.30pm. The next chance to see the Red Arrows is at the Wales Airshow on Saturday, July 5, and Sunday, July 6. There you can see two days of breathtaking aerial displays over Swansea Bay, with the Red Arrows set to perform on both days. The free annual airshow attracts crowds of over 200,000 people, with live music, food and drinks and other activities available on the ground. Councillor Robert Francis-Davies, Cabinet Member for Investment, Regeneration, Events, and Tourism at Swansea Council, said: "It's amazing to have the Red Arrows back again, and great to have them perform on both days at the 2025 Wales National Airshow. "Their displays never fail to captivate the audience, and we know that visitors will be just as thrilled as ever. "This event is a highlight of Swansea's summer calendar, and we're expecting another fantastic turnout this year." The Red Arrows are set to perform at airshows around the UK this summer, including the English Riviera Airshow, the Blackpool Airshow, and the Eastbourne International Airshow. Article continues below
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Exact dates Red Arrows will return to Lancashire skies this year
The Red Arrows events have been announced for 2025 and the RAF's displays in Blackpool have been confirmed. The display team is known for its impressive displays at flypasts and airshows across the UK and abroad. If you've seen the Red Arrows performing their aerobatics in the sky, you'll remember their red, white and blue trails left behind them and the excitement of hearing them fly over you. Save the date! Our initial summer programme of displays and events was released earlier today. Find out more here: #RAF #Airshows — Red Arrows (@rafredarrows) March 20, 2025 The Red Arrows will attend the Blackpool Airshow in August for two displays. The first display will take place on Saturday, August 9 with the second one being the day after, on Sunday, August 10. Visitors can look forward to seeing 'some of the world's finest military and civilian aircraft performing over the iconic seafront', according to Visit Blackpool's website. The Red Arrows crew will be kicking off this year's schedule in May for a special VE Day flypast in London before ending at Duxford Flying Finale in October. Over the next few months, the Red Arrows will also be making an appearance at the Midlands Air Festival, Royal International Air Tattoo, Goodwood Festival of Speed and many more. Recommended reading: Lancashire locals share the things you can't miss when visiting the county Outside of the UK, they will be heading to the likes of the International Sanicole Airshow in Belgium and Festival Aéreo AIRE 24, San Javier, Murcia, in Spain. Across the UK and overseas, the Red Arrows 2025 schedule states there are events to be confirmed or announced in due course. You can find out more information on the RAF website (linked above).
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Red Arrows announce 2025 UK display schedule - are they flying near you this year?
It's the news many have been waiting for – the Red Arrows have finally revealed their 2025 display schedule. Could they be coming near you? Let's find out. The crew will be kicking off this year's schedule in May, for a special VE Day flypast in London, before ending at Duxford Flying Finale in October. Over the next few months, the Red Arrows will also be making an appearance at the Midlands Air Festival, Royal International Air Tattoo, Blackpool Airshow and many more. Outside of the UK, they will be heading to the likes of the International Sanicole Airshow in Belgium and Festival Aéreo AIRE 24, San Javier, Murcia, in Spain, to name a few. Save the date! Our initial summer programme of displays and events was released earlier today. Find out more here: #RAF #Airshows — Red Arrows (@rafredarrows) March 20, 2025 Here are all the places you can see the Red Arrows this year, according to the RAF website. VE Day 80 Flypast London – May 5 Souda Bay, Crete, Greece – May 24 Thessaloniki, Greece – May 26 Midlands Air Festival – May 30 Midlands Air Festival – May 31 English Riviera Airshow – May 31 English Riviera Airshow – June 1 Midlands Air Festival – June 1 Isle of Man TT Races – June 5 RAF Cosford Airshow – June 8 HM The King's Official Birthday Flypast, London (flypast) – June 14 Festival Aéreo AIRE 24, San Javier, Murcia, Spain – June 15 Northern Ireland Armed Forces' Day – Newtownards Airfield - June 21 Duxford Summer Air Show – June 22 Shuttleworth Festival of Flight – June 28 Armed Forces' Day North East Lincolnshire, Cleethorpes – June 28 Battle of Britain Airshow, Headcorn – June 29 Wales Airshow, Swansea - July 5 Wales Airshow, Swansea – July 6 Formula One, British Grand Prix, Silverstone (flypast) – July 6 Goodwood Festival of Speed – July 10 Goodwood Festival of Speed – July 11 Goodwood Festival of Speed – July 13 Royal International Air Tattoo – July 18 Royal International Air Tattoo – July 19 Royal International Air Tattoo – July 20 Swanage Carnival – July 26 Old Buckenham – July 26 Old Buckenham – July 27 Blackpool Airshow – August 8 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (flypast) – August 9 Blackpool Airshow – August 10 Airbourne – Eastbourne International Airshow – August 14 Airbourne – Eastbourne International Airshow – August 15 Airbourne – Eastbourne International Airshow – August 16 Airbourne – Eastbourne International Airshow – August 17 Ayr Show Festival of Flight – September 5 Ayr Show Festival of Flight – September 6 Great North Run – Newcastle/South Shields – September 7 Guernsey Air Display – September 10 Jersey International Air Display – September 11 International Sanicole Airshow, Belgium – September 13 International Sanicole Airshow, Belgium – September 14 NATO Days – Ostrava, Czech Republic – September 20 NATO Days – Ostrava, Czech Republic – September 21 Duxford Flying Finale – October 4 Recommended reading: Public urged to celebrate VE Day 80th anniversary with street parties Across the UK and overseas, the Red Arrows 2025 schedule states there are events to be confirmed or announced in due course. You can find out more information on the RAF website (linked above). Plus, keep up to date with the latest schedule.
