It’s that time again.
The Bray Air Show 2023 is officially back over the 29th and 30th July, ideal if you’ve been looking for some weekend plans. The Bray Air Show is a fantastic family friendly event “with some of the biggest names in the aviation world lined up to impress with their aerial acrobatics.” If you’re looking to get all the information ahead of the weekend, we’ve got you covered.
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Where
That’s an easy one. As the name would suggest, the Bray Air Show 2023 is, in fact, in Bray.
When
Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th July
What time?
Events and entertainment kick off at 3pm both days and are expected to end around 6pm.
Tickets
This is a free event, therefore you don’t need a ticket to attend. However be aware that all food and entertainment vendors will be individually priced.
The Food and Craft Village opens from 12pm both days.
Events and Activities
Unlike last year, there will be no official practice display the day before the air show. However, over the course of the week prior there may be some aircraft activity taking place in the skies.
The Bray Seafront Fair, as well as the food and craft village will both open from 12pm. Perhaps what’s most exciting, beyond watching the actual air display of course, are the Helicopter Pleasure Rides that will take place on both days. You can avail of one of these flights between 11am and 7pm on either Saturday or Sunday. Adults will pay €50 for a ticket, while it’s €35 for children. You can book HERE.
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Traffic Management
There will be significant road closures and traffic management measures in place on Saturday and Sunday.
According to their website, on Saturday 29th there will be closures on:
- Strand Road
- Albert Avenue
- Sidmonton Avenue
- Convent Avenue
- Seapoint Road
There will be traffic restrictions on:
- Sidmonton Road
- Putland Road
- Boghall Road
- Castle Street
- Dublin Road
- Bray Main Street
On Sunday 30th there will be closures on:
- Strand Road
- Albert Avenue
- Sidmonton Avenue
- Convent Avenue
- Seapoint Road
- Quinsborough Road
- Florence Road
- Novara Avenue (from Bray Institute Of Further Education (BIFE))
- Vevay Road (Southern Cross side) to Putland Road
- Newcourt Road
- Lower Dargle Road
There will be traffic restrictions on:
- Sidmonton Road
- Putland Road
- Boghall Road
- Castle Street
- Dublin Road
- Bray Main Street
Parking
For people driving to the event, there is a key change you should be aware of. Motorists will need to prebook their car parking for the Bray Air Show, if they’re hoping to park within one of the official carparks for the event. You can read more about this on their website; people are also advised to arrive before 2pm to ensure they have plenty of time to get parked.
If you aren’t driving, there will be additional DART services running over the weekend to accommodate people travelling.
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