This heritage centre showcases the history of RAF Scampton, a Royal Air Force station in Lincolnshire, England. The centre features exhibits on the station's role in World War II, including its involvement in the Dambusters Raid, as well as its later use as a base for Vulcan bombers during the Cold War. Visitors can explore a recreated 1940s-style Nissen hut, view vintage aircraft and military vehicles, and learn about the lives of RAF personnel through interactive displays and personal stories.
The best 3 hours I have had all year. The guide was brilliant. Very knowledgeable and gave us a captivating tour around the centre, dispelling a few myths and sharing his vast knowledge of 617 Squadron, The Dams Raid and the history of RAF Scampton along the way. The tour is free but you can leave a donation to help cover the running costs. Sadly the station is closing next year leaving the future of the Heritage Centre in some doubt. Just up the road from the Staion Main Gate is a viewing area from where we could see a couple of the Red Arrows Hawks flying. All in all a great day out.
This review is for a tour of the heritage building based at RAF Scampton. Contact is via email from which an application to visit form will be supplied. Easy to fill out. Entrance is free with donations only accepted. Disgusted to see people ignore this considering 4.5hrs spent by Tony giving a wealth of knowledge. Guy Gibsons office and his Labradors grave stone are well known enough however there is a lot more to see. The hangar tour and sitting in a Hawk is a must. A couple of surprises seen in here. Not giving any more info or photos, if you are aviation minded go and visit for yourself, its worth it. Thank you Tony for more than expected.
I have been here 3 times in the last 11 yrs or so, the volunteers that run the centre are very good and very enthusiastic in the way they deliver the tour, this is a MUST see on the tours of various other museums and historic WWII and WWI places around Lincolnshire.
This was an unexpected and enjoyable visit to the Heritage Centre. Well worth visit and it was made interesting by the guides, Keith and Chris through out. Nice to see the Museum amongst the working RAF base, home of the Dambusters, Red Arrows and Vulcan Bombers.
Wow, what an amazing day. The guides and all staff were all helpful, knowledgeable and made the day and a highlight was to watch the red arrows train. This was a great place to see and learn about our history. It will be a very sad day if the place closes.
Very interesting, a great tour, staff we're really friendly, I learnt a lot especially about the Dam Busters and other history. Highly recommended.
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Toilets
Restaurant
Getting tickets in advance recommended
Good for kids
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The best 3 hours I have had all year. The guide was brilliant. Very knowledgeable and gave us a captivating tour around the centre, dispelling a few myths and sharing his vast knowledge of 617 Squadron, The Dams Raid and the history of RAF Scampton along the way. The tour is free but you can leave a donation to help cover the running costs. Sadly the station is closing next year leaving the future of the Heritage Centre in some doubt. Just up the road from the Staion Main Gate is a viewing area from where we could see a couple of the Red Arrows Hawks flying. All in all a great day out.
This review is for a tour of the heritage building based at RAF Scampton. Contact is via email from which an application to visit form will be supplied. Easy to fill out. Entrance is free with donations only accepted. Disgusted to see people ignore this considering 4.5hrs spent by Tony giving a wealth of knowledge. Guy Gibsons office and his Labradors grave stone are well known enough however there is a lot more to see. The hangar tour and sitting in a Hawk is a must. A couple of surprises seen in here. Not giving any more info or photos, if you are aviation minded go and visit for yourself, its worth it. Thank you Tony for more than expected.
I have been here 3 times in the last 11 yrs or so, the volunteers that run the centre are very good and very enthusiastic in the way they deliver the tour, this is a MUST see on the tours of various other museums and historic WWII and WWI places around Lincolnshire.
This was an unexpected and enjoyable visit to the Heritage Centre. Well worth visit and it was made interesting by the guides, Keith and Chris through out. Nice to see the Museum amongst the working RAF base, home of the Dambusters, Red Arrows and Vulcan Bombers.
Wow, what an amazing day. The guides and all staff were all helpful, knowledgeable and made the day and a highlight was to watch the red arrows train. This was a great place to see and learn about our history. It will be a very sad day if the place closes.
Very interesting, a great tour, staff we're really friendly, I learnt a lot especially about the Dam Busters and other history. Highly recommended.
