Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre and Memorial Chapel, East Kirkby
Details
Accessibility
https://www.lincsaviation.co.uk/plan-your-visit/facilities
2025:
"There are no longer wheel chairs available at the Centre for public use, please make sure you bring your own wheelchair if it is required.
Toilets, a disabled toilet and baby change facilities are available free of charge."
Brief description
https://www.lincsaviation.co.uk/about/who-we-are
2025:
"The Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre is a family run museum and was set up in 1989. It is now widely seen as a living memorial to the 55,573 men of Bomber Command who lost their lives during WW2. It holds two of the rarest aircraft, an Avro Lancaster Bomber MKVII and DH Mosquito NFII, in its collection along with many wartime vehicles including a Ford WOT1 Crew Bus, the only one of its kind in existence.
We feel that Bomber Command has never been given the recognition that it deserves and we see it as our job to educate both old and young as to the acts of heroism and dedication shown by Bomber Command throughout the Second World War.
The average age of air crew, each man a volunteer, was 22 and not even 1 in 4 completed their first tour of 30 operations, most definitely a debt that we cannot repay but also a debt that should not be forgotten.
We are based on the old wartime airfield of RAF East Kirkby. We retain the original 1940's Control Tower and our Hangar is built on the original wartime hangar base.
Our Museum is built up entirely around RAF Bomber Command but the exhibits and displays span many areas such at The Home Front and Escape and Evasion giving you a wide perspective on wartime Britain and the trials and tribulation of the Second World War.
The Museum is expanding every year and it is our common ambition to fully rebuild it to a complete original wartime airfield preserving the memory of Bomber Command for many years to come.
Panton Bros Museum Unlimited T/A The Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre is a family run business operated to promote and remember the sacrifice and service of RAF Bomber Command during WW2. The Centre reinvests any operating profits back into the Lancaster and museum site whilst offering employment to over 20 members of staff."
Address
Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre
East Kirkby
Spilsby
PE23 4DE
Online form: https://www.lincsaviation.co.uk/contact-us
Phone
2025:
Website
https://www.lincsaviation.co.uk/museum/the-museum.htm
Directions
https://www.lincsaviation.co.uk/plan-your-visit/find-us
2025:
"We are located just outside the village of East Kirkby on the A155. Our postcode is PE23 4DE."
Opening Times
https://www.lincsaviation.co.uk/
2025:
"Open Tuesday to Saturday 9.30AM till 4PM
CLOSED SUNDAYS & MONDAYS
**Our NAAFI is being renovated so we have a temporary catering marquee with reduced menu. Due to be finished 2025**"
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
Transport
https://www.lincsaviation.co.uk/plan-your-visit/find-us
2025:
"The closest train stations to East Kirkby are Lincoln, Boston, Skegness and Thorpe Culvert.
A bus runs hourly from Lincoln to Skegness stopping at the nearest town to East Kirkby called Spilsby.
Journey times by car to the Aviation Centre and taxi firm contact nos:
From Lincoln: approx an hour. Taxi firm: Acorn Cabs Lincoln 01522 546081
From Skegness: approx half an hour. Taxi firm A 2 B Taxis 01754 761761
From Spilsby: approx 10mins. Taxi Firm Town and County Taxis 07847 716363"
Amenities
https://www.lincsaviation.co.uk/plan-your-visit/facilities
2025:
"We offer free car parking in our large grass car parks. Food and drink is available from our wartime NAAFI building, our cafe has a 5* food hygiene rating."
Travel Information
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Location
Nearest Venues
377 metres*
St Nicholas, East Kirkby, Lincolnshire
993 metres*
St Nicholas' Church, East Kirkby, Lincolnshire
993 metres*
1.61 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.