Aviation Heritage near Woodhall Spa
In short: Bainside, at Kirkby on Bain near Woodhall Spa, is a short drive from RAF Coningsby, home of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, and within easy reach of the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre at East Kirkby, a Second World War Bomber Command airfield. Woodhall Spa’s Petwood Hotel was formerly the home of 617 Squadron, the Dambusters, so one weekend here covers all three.
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, RAF Coningsby
RAF Coningsby, a short drive south of Bainside, is home to the Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, which looks after the RAF’s historic Spitfires, Hurricanes and Lancaster. The display season runs through the summer and the aircraft on show change from year to year, so check the RAF’s Memorial Flight page for this year’s dates before you travel.
Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre, East Kirkby
Step back in time to a Second World War Bomber Command airfield, with the sights and sounds of a wartime airfield and a running Lancaster and Mosquito. See www.lincsaviation.co.uk for opening times.
The Dambusters in Woodhall Spa
The Petwood Hotel on Stixwould Road, Woodhall Spa, was formerly the home of 617 Squadron, the Dambusters, and is surrounded by landscaped gardens and woodland. The Bluebell Inn at Tattershall Thorpe, built in 1257, counts RAF heroes of the Second World War among its famous visitors, including 617 Squadron.
Where to Stay
Our holiday let sleeps four, the glamping pods sleep two, and our touring pitches suit caravans and motorhomes. All are adults only and five minutes from Woodhall Spa; see our prices. For more days out and pubs, see things to do near Woodhall Spa.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight based?
At RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire, a short drive south of Bainside.
What is at East Kirkby?
The Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre, a Second World War Bomber Command airfield with a running Lancaster and Mosquito.
Where were the Dambusters based in Woodhall Spa?
The Petwood Hotel in Woodhall Spa was formerly the home of 617 Squadron, the Dambusters.
Where can I stay for an aviation weekend near Woodhall Spa?
Bainside at Kirkby on Bain, five minutes from Woodhall Spa, has touring pitches, two glamping pods and a two-bedroom holiday let sleeping four, all adults only.
Next step: book your base for the weekend
Compare pitches, pods and the holiday let, then check dates. Coming as four? The holiday let sleeps four.
What to Do at Bainside
Pitches from £25, glamping pods with their own fishing peg from £70, a holiday let sleeping four from £90, and a 1.75-acre lake for day tickets. All adults only, five minutes from Woodhall Spa.
