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Thorpe Camp Visitor Centre

Tourist attraction β€’ Local history museum

πŸ‘ I had no idea this museum existed , we were driving by when the Electric Lightning caught my eye , it’s a fiver to get in whilst some people could think of it has small , their is a lot of local history to get through the volunteers go the extra mile to be super helpful also , if your passing & you... People often mention volunteers,


Address

Tattershall Thorpe, Lincoln LN4 4PL, United Kingdom

Website

www.thorpecamp.org

Contact

+44 7396 228655

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (267 reviews)

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  • 5/5 Kim B. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing place and cannot commend the volunteers enough, they must have worked their little stocking tops off over the last couple of years. Many varied and interesting exhibits, fabulous staff, georgeous tearooms. In the diary to go back in September, next time I'm staying in Lincolnshire.
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  • 5/5 leah s. 1 year ago on Google
    What a fantastic place; a brilliant way to spend a good few hours! There is so much to see and learn, and it's run entirely by volunteers who are friendly, passionate and ready to share their knowledge. I visited with my husband and our 7 year son, who was fascinated by it all. It's definitely worth checking the opening hours before you go, as it only opens Sundays and Wednesdays to work around the volunteers. Highlights were trying out Morse code, seeing the bomb shelters, the Lancaster Bomber (look for the photo of the dog!) and of course riding around the camp in one of the old jeeps. We were very glad of the Spitfire Tearoom, where we stopped halfway round for a rest - it's simple but just what you need and very fitting with the surroundings - a lovely slice of cake with a cup of tea. There is also a fab welcome pack for children with colouring and activities, as well as quiz to do as you go round, which made it fun looking for the answers. They also do different quiz levels (we did Bronze) which is a great incentive to go back! I found out after that my Grandad had helped build one the radars on display there, so must go back again to find it. Thank you for a lovely afternoon, and we look forward to a revisit!
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Scubadoo 5. 8 months ago on Google
    I had no idea this museum existed , we were driving by when the Electric Lightning caught my eye , it’s a fiver to get in whilst some people could think of it has small , their is a lot of local history to get through the volunteers go the extra mile to be super helpful also , if your passing & your interested in finding out some local RAF & WWII / Cold War history I highly recommend you drop in I found the section about POW’s of particular interest. A collection of classic cars & jeeps was also really nice to see.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Kerry G. 1 year ago on Google
    Cafe at the back serves hor and cold drinks, cakes and biscuits. There's no hot food. Plenty of seating, and a small shop area at the back of the cafe. Plenty to look around and read. Decent sized car park.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Chris B. 11 months ago on Google
    We had been told it was quite small, well physically yes it is, but information and content it certainly is not. A wealth of knowledge from friendly volunteers and masses of informative displays laid out in a structured manner, using the buildings well. Really enjoyed our afternoon looking round wished we could have spread it over another day, the opening hours are short. The cost is cheap but the visit is worth so much more. The Spitfire tea room serves cakes and drinks and again they could and should charge more because it’s worth it! Thank you all who shared knowledge with us.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Wezz H. 1 year ago on Google
    What can I say this was a great experience! Everyone there was more than happy to show me and my partner around and tell us all of the great history around the building and in the hangers, we had a great time and the employees made it so much better by telling us stories! Will be going again for sure! Thank you for all the workers we appreciate you.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Ruth H. 9 months ago on Google
    We visited Thorpe Camp last Sunday, a wonderful place to visit for all age groups. Everyone very friendly and pleased to pass on information about all sorts of things connected with the camp and the area. All the exhibits well cared for, a lot of love, thought and care has been put into this project. We enjoyed it so much we visited again yesterday afternoon and we still haven’t seen everything, another visit required. They make a good cuppa in the Spitfire Cafe too. Five star plus plus. David and Ruth
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Anthony B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great Visitors Centre to Visit. Its like a Tardis full of memorabilia from WW1 to the Cold War. All run and maintained by volunteers. If you haven't been you really must it's always expanding and changing for the better!!

  • 5/5 Phill R. 11 months ago on Google
    What a little jem, loads to see and do, got to ride in a wartime jeep, fantastic people and tea n cake was outstanding, will be back for sure..

  • 5/5 Kim L. 10 months ago on Google
    Great hidden gem full of history. Staff really helpful, informative and a credit to the venue. Lots to see and read about. You will not be disappointed.

  • 5/5 stephen g. 7 months ago on Google
    A hidden gem. It is a place which is hiding a lot of very interesting surprises with its theme as a working airfield during the second world war. They also hold display day's where people come with their stationary engines and military vehicles.

  • 5/5 Lois L. 9 months ago on Google
    A very interesting place to visit and much bigger than I expected it to be. Thorpe camp is packed full of interesting bits of information, and lots of personal stories from the people station RAF Woodhall Spa, with a nice cafe for a cup of Tea and cake


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