Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Legends

LINCOLNSHIRE AVIATION HERITAGE LEGENDS

 

20 – 24 March 2023

Monday – Friday

5 Days

From £409

 

A fascinating holiday: we explore the Aviation Heritage of Lincolnshire - The Bomber County. The county of Lincolnshire has a deep relationship with the WWII Lancaster Bombers and this special holiday will give you an astonishing insight into their history.

 

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

 

Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre   |   International Bomber Command   |   Newark Air Museum   |   Lincoln   |   Newark

 

DAY ONE – Arrival

We depart from your home and travel to Grantham and our hotel. A welcome tea or coffee await you as your luggage is taken to your rooms. You can now relax, maybe take a dip in the wonderful leisure pool before dinner this evening.

 

DAY TWO – Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre and International Bomber Command Centre

This morning we visit the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre to see the legendary Lancaster Bomber 'Just Jane'.

This family run museum was set up over 20 years ago and is now widely seen as a living memorial to the 55,500 men of Bomber Command who lost their lives during WW2. It holds one of the rarest aircraft, an Avro Lancaster Bomber, in its collection along with many wartime vehicles including a Ford WOT1 Crew Bus, the only one of its kind known in existence.

We’ll be able to have lunch here before our afternoon visit to International Bomber Command Centre, a world-class facility to serve as a point for recognition, remembrance and reconciliation for Bomber Command. Providing the most comprehensive record of the Command in the world, the IBCC ensures that generations to come can learn of their vital role in protecting the freedom we enjoy today.

After our fascinating day we’ll return to our hotel with time to relax before dinner this evening.

 

DAY THREE – Newark Air Museum and Newark on Trent

Today we visit the Newark Air Museum. The air museum is located on part of the former World War Two airfield of RAF Winthorpe, close to the Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire border. Aviation heritage has been at the centre of this historical site for more than forty-five years. You’ll see aircraft, helicopters, aeroplanes, aero engines, and aviation exhibits, and explore the history of the diverse displays of aviation artefacts.

We’ll then go into Newark on Trent. This historic and picturesque market town boasts many heritage attractions.

Famed for its role in the English Civil War, one of the town's main historic attractions is Newark Castle. The castle was a Royalist stronghold but its key position on the banks of the River Trent meant that the castle has been severely damaged over the years. In 2015, the National Civil War Centre opened as the UK's only museum dedicated to telling the story of the brutal conflict.

We’ll later head back to our hotel with time to relax before dinner this evening.

 

DAY FOUR – Lincoln

This morning we travel to Lincoln where you can experience the rich history combined with independent boutique shopping, and great places to eat and drink. The city is easily walkable - the main shopping and tourist area stretches from St Marks Shopping centre in the south up to the Cathedral Quarter - known locally as 'Uphill'.

We spend a nice day here before returning to our hotel in time for dinner this evening.

 

DAY FIVE – Departure

After breakfast this morning we leave our hotel and make our journey home with comfort stops en-route.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

• Luxury coach travel

• Home pick-up

• 4 nights' accommodation, dinner & breakfast

• Tea/coffee on arrival

• Porterage on arrival and departure

• Tea/coffee after dinner each evening

• Admission to Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre

• Admission to International Bomber Command

• Admission to Newark Air Museum

 

THE OLD BARN HOTEL, GRANTHAM

The Olde Barn Hotel Grantham is a delightful tranquil retreat set in beautiful Lincolnshire countryside near the village of Marston. The hotel prides itself on the quality of its food and hotel facilities including Health Club & Spa with indoor swimming pool, Sauna & Spa. All bedrooms are en suite and have television, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights' accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Tea/coffee on arrival

Porterage on arrival and departure

Tea/coffee after dinner each evening

Admission to Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre

Admission to International Bomber Command

Admission to Newark Air Museum

 

 

THE OLD BARN HOTEL, GRANTHAM

The Olde Barn Hotel Grantham is a delightful tranquil retreat set in beautiful Lincolnshire countryside near the village of Marston. The hotel prides itself on the quality of its food and hotel facilities including Health Club & Spa with indoor swimming pool, Sauna & Spa. All bedrooms are en-suite and have television, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
5	20 – 24 MAR 2023	MONDAY	£409	£96 SINGLE
JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE			£38

 

Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to the tour single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply.  Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door-to-door pick-up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change. Covid-19 restrictions may apply. When making bookings you accept on behalf of yourself and your party the terms in our Trading Charter which can be found in our brochure, on our website at http://www.jonesholidays.co.uk/Jones-holidays-trading-charter, or a copy can be requested from our Sales office.  If your holiday is more than 56 days from departure, we offer a 7-day cooling off period where a full refund will be offered from the date of the initial confirmation invoice (with the exception of flight holidays).

Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre Newark RAF Scampton Newark Air Museum International Bomber Command Centre Lincolnshire Aviation Lincoln Olde Barn Hotel Grantham