IBCC Festive Fayre

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Join us at the IBCC, on Sunday 13th December for a vibrant festive Food, Drink & Craft Fayre celebrating the very best in artisan produce, handmade crafts, and independent makers hosted by Street Food Socials Lincolnshire.

With delicious street food and locally crafted drinks to unique handmade gifts, homewares and treats, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Set against the backdrop of one of Lincoln’s most iconic venues, this relaxed Festive Fayre is the perfect day out for food lovers and families alike.

  • Discover artisan stalls packed with last‑minute gifts and tasty treats
  • Enjoy our Carol Singers as they welcome in the Yuletide
  • Follow our fun free family trail around the site and see if you can crack the code
  • Enjoy great food and drink
  • Soak up the festive atmosphere in a truly special setting

Free entry for all visitors, with all-day parking available on site for just £3!

The IBCC exhibitions, gift shop and Hub Café will all be open too.

Local vendors, great produce, a brilliant family day out!

If you are interested in having a stand at the event, please click here

Mascots of Bomber Command – Free family Activity Day

Meet the amazing Mascots of Bomber Command in this fun, free family event celebrating the animals and lucky charms that supported aircrews during the war! Discover their stories, get hands-on with themed crafts, and explore how these mascots brought courage and comfort.

Free Family Fun star logoThe IBCC Events programme raises money to support our charity’s work with Learning and Outreach. To find out more about the range of events please click here.

90 Years of Bomber Command Summer Trail

Celebrate 90 years of Bomber Command with our free summer trail! Explore the site to find hidden Bomber Command personnel, uncover fascinating facts about their wartime roles, and learn how every job — from pilot to plotter — played a vital part in each operation.

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From 18th July until 6th September!

Children’s Wreath Making Workshop

Children’s Wreath Making Workshop – 12th December

Get ready for some festive fun at our much-loved Children’s Wreath Making Workshop! With heaps of colourful materials to choose from and friendly help from our Learning Team, you’ll create your very own Christmas wreath to take home and proudly display.

Tickets are limited to 25 children and cost £8 each, including entry for one accompanying adult. Come along and get crafty!

Workshop suitable for children aged 7+ and those 6 and under with adult help.

To book your tickets, please click here

The IBCC Events programme raises money to support our charity’s work with Heritage Preservation, Education and Outreach. To find out more about the range of events please click here.

Wartime Christmas Crafts – Free Family Activity Day

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Wartime Christmas Crafts – 5th December 10.30 – 3.30pm

Come along to join us for some festive fun for all the family this Christmas at the IBCC. Find out how children and adults in WW2 made sure that the Christmas season was still one to be celebrated with a range of 1940s themed decorations and crafts for you to make and take home.

You’ll be able to take part in a range of WW2 Christmas themed craft activities and all for free!

No need to book!

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Wartime Christmas Crafts

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Saturday 7th December 10.30 – 3.30 in the first floor Suite

Come along and join us for some festive fun for all the family and get ready for Christmas.

Find out how children and adults in WW2 made sure that the Christmas season was still one to be celebrated.  Come and create your own range of 1940’s themed decorations and crafts for you to make and take home.

A great free event for all ages!

No need to book.

The IBCC Events programme raises money to support our charity’s work with Learning and Outreach. To find out more about the range of events please click here.

Wings and Wheels

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Wings and Wheels – Sunday 6th September, 10.00 – 4.00pm

Join the teams from the IBCC, Aviation Heritage Lincolnshire and various 40’s exhibitors as we bring together the motorised heritage of the county.

This free family event celebrates the heritage that is to be found across “Bomber County”.

Meet the teams of staff and volunteers who share a passion for aviation, heritage and Lincolnshire.

Alongside the aviation we are delighted to welcome Classic Cars and Bikes from Clubs across the region and beyond.  Last year saw over 70 vehicles attending.

Featuring 1940’s music, children’s activities and BBQ

Wings and Wheels is a charity fundraising event for the IBCC and we would be grateful for your continued support.  We are asking for Voluntary Contributions  for car/bike pitches of £10.00 to support our remembrance, education and outreach work.  Gift Aiding this donation adds to this support as the charity will receive 25% extra from the Government, at no cost to you. You must be a UK taxpayer to do this.

To book a pitch for your car or bike please click here

If you belong to a club and want to bring a group of cars, please email our events team direct.

All funds raised will be used to deliver the education and community programmes run by the IBCC