A colour photo showing the peace gardens with wall of names and spire in background

PEACE GARDENS

The IBCC features two peace gardens set across 10 acres of landscaped grounds.  Each offer quiet, contemplative space and are free to access.

Peaceful contemplation and remembrance

THE LINCOLNSHIRE PEACE GARDEN

Includes 27 native trees marking each of the operational Bomber Command stations in the county during the war.  Location markers at the base of each identify the station, the squadrons that served there and the number of losses.

THE INTERNATIONAL PEACE GARDEN

Pays homage to the 62 nations who served or supported the Command.  Covering 5 continents, the stories of their involvement is one that is rarely known.

In addition to the Peace Gardens we have a Dig For Victory Garden in which we grow fruit, vegetables and herbs for the Centre and the Jubilee Grove, with trees planted to mark Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.  Altogether we have planted over 4,000 trees and shrubs since taking on the site in 2014.

We have worked really hard to make our gardens not only beautiful for our visitors but to encourage habitats for wildlife.  To learn about some of the work we have been doing, click here.

This work is supported by our IBCC Gardening Club.  If you have green fingers and would like to be involved, please see more on our volunteers page here.

THE LINCOLNSHIRE GARDEN

  • 27 native Lime trees have been used to mark the stations
  • The Garden plays host to the Ribbon Of Remembrance
  • Over 8,000 Lincolnshire daffodil bulbs have been planted
  • Wild turf has been used in areas replicating airfields during the War

THE INTERNATIONAL GARDEN

  • Commemorates the support of 62 nations
  • Includes a bed for each continent, incorporating international species
  • Promotes peace and reconciliation
  • Incorporates the Jubilee Grove, providing space for that private, quiet moment

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