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Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre

National Museum & Exhibition · Lincolnshire, England

Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre is a national museum & exhibition in Lincolnshire, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £13.50 · Child £5.50 · Family £34
Checked on the official site: adult £13.50, child (6-15) £5.50, under-6s free, family (2+2) £34, extra child £4.50, seniors and Armed Forces £12. Event days are priced differently. Lancaster taxi rides are booked separately. East Kirkby, near Spilsby.
Opening timesTuesday to Saturday: Easter-October 9:30-5, October-Easter 9:30-4 (last entry an hour before). Closed Sundays and most Mondays.
Best time to goTaxi-run days to see the Lancaster's engines running.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening. Indoor venue: wet half-term days cause surges; check the forecast.
Best agesMost suit about 5-12; free places suit short visits with younger children
If it rainsMostly indoors: wet days tend to be busiest
Money saverMany are free, so budget for parking and food only; go for 2 hours, not all day.
Top tipsWartime airfield at East Kirkby with the Lancaster bomber 'Just Jane', control tower and hangar displays.
What to packSnacks, water bottle, pram or carrier, wipes

Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source

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