Bomber Command Memorial tour in Lincoln: 58,000 names

Almost 58,000 names are recorded on a single memorial.

A guided tour of the Bomber Command Memorial in Lincoln takes you through the UK's tallest metal war memorial, three interactive exhibition galleries, and two landscaped Peace Gardens. The tour includes access to the Losses Database so you can search for individuals who served, and a live guide in English, Italian or French walks you through the galleries and explains the first-hand accounts of those who were there. The whole visit runs between two and five hours depending on how long you spend with the exhibitions.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Bomber Command Memorial and Exhibitions

• See UK’s tallest metal war memorial
• View names on Losses Database
• Explore three interactive exhibition galleries
• Enjoy two landscaped Peace Gardens
• Take free guided tours of memorial and gardens
• Visit Hub Café for local food and drink

The experience

The memorial itself stands 31.09m high and carries the names of almost 58,000 individuals who died serving Bomber Command in the Second World War. A free tour with an experienced guide takes you up to the top for views over Lincoln, then through the three exhibition galleries where the "Orchestra of Voices" lets you hear from people on all sides of the conflict: aircrew, ground staff, civilians and those affected by bombing campaigns. The galleries are interactive and immersive, built around the actual testimonies of those who were there.

After the exhibitions, you can spend time in the two Peace Gardens, which are landscaped and quiet. The Losses Database is available throughout your visit so you can search for specific individuals and learn more about them. The Hub Café is on-site if you want to stop for food or drink made from locally sourced ingredients. All areas are wheelchair accessible, including the gardens and the café, and there is a Changing Places Facility on-site.

What’s included

• Entry to all three exhibition galleries.
• access to the Losses Database.
• a free guided tour of the memorial and gardens with an experienced guide.
• time in the two Peace Gardens.
• use of the Hub Café.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to Sunday

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Child (5 to 17 years) · Infant (under 5): free

Live guideEnglish, French and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by International Bomber Command Centre

Is this one for you?The tour runs between two and five hours, so you'll want a morning or afternoon with flexibility: the exhibitions reward time spent with them, and the Peace Gardens are worth lingering in. If you're researching family history or want to understand Bomber Command through personal accounts rather than a quick overview, the interactive galleries and the ability to search the Losses Database make this worth the longer end of that range.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 17 years); Infant (under 5): free.

How high is the Bomber Command Memorial?

The memorial stands 31.09m high, making it the UK's tallest metal war memorial. It carries the names of almost 58,000 individuals who lost their lives serving Bomber Command in WWII.

Can I look up specific people who served in Bomber Command?

Yes. The Losses Database is available during your visit so you can search for individuals and find out more about them through the records held at the memorial.

Is the memorial accessible for wheelchair users?

Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, including the exhibition galleries, the Peace Gardens and the café. The site also has a Changing Places Facility and nearby public transportation options.

How long does a typical visit take?

A visit can range from two to five hours depending on how much time you spend in the exhibition galleries and the Peace Gardens. The free guided tour of the memorial and gardens is included with your entry.