Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
International Bomber Command Centre
Also known as: IBCC
In or near Lincoln.
International Bomber Command Centre is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Russel Wills — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Lincoln · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The International Bomber Command Centre is located in Lincolnshire, with the nearest railway station being Lincoln, approximately 1.7 km away. Entry to the centre is free, and it is accessible for visitors. The postcode for sat-nav is LN4 2HQ.
About
International Bomber Command Centre is a public memorial in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the Sleaford and North Hykeham parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Lincoln, about 1.7 km away. Postcode area LN4.
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Official information
The International Bomber Command Centre (IBCC) serves as a memorial and educational facility dedicated to the recognition and remembrance of Bomber Command. Visitors can explore the extensive records and exhibitions that honor the contributions of aircrew and support personnel during World War II.
From the Wikipedia article
The International Bomber Command Centre (IBCC) is a memorial and interpretation centre overlooking the city of Lincoln, England, and telling the story of RAF Bomber Command's extensive losses of aircraft and crews during the Bombing of Germany during World War II. It opened to the public at the end of January 2018, with an official ceremony on 12 April as part of Royal Air Force (RAF) centenary celebrations.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 53.2129, -0.5281
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- North Kesteven
- Parish
- Canwick
- Postcode
- LN4 2HQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sleaford and North Hykeham
- Nearest railway station
- Lincoln — 1.7 km
- Official site
- internationalbcc.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w466385956 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: International Bomber Command Centre (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is International Bomber Command Centre?
- International Bomber Command Centre is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LN4 2HQ), in the parish of Canwick.
- What is International Bomber Command Centre?
- International Bomber Command Centre is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to International Bomber Command Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Lincoln, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode LN4 2HQ.
- Is International Bomber Command Centre free to visit?
- Yes, International Bomber Command Centre is free to enter.
- How do I get to International Bomber Command Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Lincoln, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LN4 2HQ.