Group Travel Tour Operator and DMC for Lincoln
Discovering Lincoln, the Red Arrows and the Dambusters
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Lincolnshire Aviation Museum, East Kirkby ©Stuart Render
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Lincolnshire Aviation Museum, East Kirkby ©Stuart Render
Here’s a tour packed full of history and nostalgia. We discover Lincoln’s rich heritage with visits to the castle and also the cathedral. Then its on to navigate the city’s waterways with a relaxing boat trip. We travel to RAF Scampton to hear about the famous Dambusters wartime raid and today’s RAF Red Arrows. Our final visit will be to the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre.
Dates
Dates throughout 2024 & 2025
Suggested itinerary by coach
Day 1
Travel to your hotel
Day 2
Day in Lincoln and boat trip
We start our tour with a full day in the historic city of Lincoln. There are opportunities to visit Lincoln Cathedral, a fine example of English Gothic architecture, and the 11th century Lincoln Castle. In the afternoon we take a relaxing one-hour cruise on Lincoln’s waterways on the ‘Brayford Belle’. An entertaining commentary will tell you all about the city’s past and present.
Day 3
RAF Scampton Heritage Centre and Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre
RAF Scampton is home to the Red Arrows and the base of 617 Squadron, the ‘Dambusters’. We visit the Heritage Centre that tells the remarkable story of Squadron Leader Guy Gibson. There’s also an opportunity to sit in a replica Red Arrows Hawk aircraft. In the afternoon we travel to the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Museum, home to one of only three remaining Avro Lancaster bombers.
Day 4
Return home
Suggested Hotels
Holiday Inn Lincoln ****
Inspected by Greatdays staff
Situated on the Bay Waterfront, this modern and convenient hotel is near the University of Lincoln and about 1 mile from the city centre. Enjoy delicious meals in the restaurant and relax over a coffee in the comfortable bar. There is also a mini-gym and one meeting room. Make yourself at home in one of the 118 en-suite bedrooms which feature a TV, hospitality tray and hairdryer. Accessible rooms are available as is on-site parking.
Doubletree by Hilton Lincoln ****
Set in the heart of the medieval city of Lincoln, this 4-star hotel overlooks Brayford Marina. With beautiful waterfront views, Hilton Lincoln boasts a restaurant and rooftop bar as well as a fitness centre and business facilities. Relax in one of the contemporary bedrooms with complimentary Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, large desk, telephone, LED TV with Freeview and blackout curtains. This hotel has accessible rooms, a lift and limited parking.
Additional attraction – International Bomber Command Centre, Lincoln
Located immediately to the south of Lincoln city centre, is the International Bomber Command Centre. The centre commemorates the bravery of the 25,611 Bomber Command aircrew who lost their lives flying from Lincolnshire and adjacent airfields. The 31-metre Memorial Spire is the UK’s tallest memorial. If you’d like to include a visit in this tour, ask the Greatdays team for details.
| Dates | 4 days / 3 nights |
| 2024 dates | Prices on request |
| 2025 dates | Prices on request |
Single room supplement available upon request.
