Thorpe camp visitor centre, Tattershall Thorpe, Lincolnshire

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Accessibility

2025-

"As the Visitor Centre is on the site of the No. 1 Communal Site of RAF Woodhall Spa, many of the buildings are original and all are at ground level.  You should allow 2-3 hours for your visit. There are wheelchairs and a walking frame available without charge.  You can enjoy our café and shop selling an excellent range of souvenirs and books. These all have step-free access.

Members are on hand throughout Thorpe Camp Visitor Centre should you require assistance.

We look forward to welcoming you. If you have any queries or require any assistance please phone."

https://www.thorpecamp.org/blank-chf4 

Brief description

"Home of the 97, 619, 617 (Dambusters) and 627 Squadron that flew out of RAF Woodhall Spa in the 1940s

Civilian life in Lincolnshire in the 1940s, Women's Land Army, Home Guard, Prisoner of War. The Arnhem Story,
Aircraft Models throughout the ages. As well as a section on the Cold War, WW1 Royal Flying Corps in Lincolnshire. Cinema Room showing the history of WW1 Aircraft and Airships.

The Centre was formerly part of No.1 Communal Site, RAF Woodhall Spa, and was built in 1940, with a planned life span of only 10 years! The site included the Officers and Sergeants Mess, Airmen's Dining Halls and the NAAFI building, together with Ration Store, Latrines and Ablution Block. Only the Airmen's Dining Halls, the NAAFI, Ablution Block and Ration Store are within the Centre's boundary.The Thorpe Camp Preservation Group established the Visitor Centre in 1988 to commemorate those Airmen who flew from the airfield in World War II. 97, 619, 617 (Dambusters) and 627 Squadrons were based at RAF Woodhall Spa."

https://www.visitlincolnshire.com/things-to-do/thorpe-camp-visitor-centre/ 

Address

Thorpe Road
Tattershall Thorpe
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN4 4PL

Email

2025-

​Group General Secretary - Heather Bird - secretary@thorpecamp.org

or thorpecampvc@gmail.com

Artifacts / Projects Director - John Horn -  hornjohn841@gmail.com

https://www.thorpecamp.org/contact-us 

or

Via the contact form: https://www.thorpecamp.org/contact-us 

Phone

2025-

​Group General Secretary - Heather Bird -  07396 228655

https://www.thorpecamp.org/contact-us 

Website

https://www.thorpecamp.org/ 

Directions

There is a bus stop serving both directions about 300yds/366m from the Camp entrance.  There is a pavement on one side of the road only and this is quite narrow with some grass verges. Brylaine Travel (Tel No. 01205 364087) run bus service No 5 from Lincoln to Boston and return (Ask for Thorpe Camp) which passes the entrance. They are approximately every hour and have wheelchair access.

For direction see: https://www.thorpecamp.org/copy-of-contact-us 

Opening Times

2025-

We are now OPEN to the Public
Then every Sunday / bank holiday as well as Wednesdays in July & August

We are open from Easter Sunday, every Sunday
and Bank Holiday
1-5pm until the end of October.
And Wednesdays in July and August 1-5pm
Last entry 4pm

Entrance fee £7.00 per person Under 16s free
Serving Military with ID free

6-7 July 1940s weekend 10-5pm

https://www.thorpecamp.org/opening-hours 

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

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