Education & Learning at Metheringham Airfield Visitor Centre

Metheringham Airfield Visitor Centre offers two different packages for schools catering for Key Stage 2 or 3. We also have two packages for youth organisations including one with STEM specific content. See below for details of the various packages. Click on the packages for more information.

RAF Metheringham Experience Day - KS2

  • Airfield orientation, Lancaster crew roles and wartime food
  • Air raid experience
  • Climb on board our Dakota aircraft and take part in the "Ditching Drama"

Youth Group Activity Evening

  • Airfield orientation and air raid experience
  • Climb on board our Dakota aircraft and take part in the "Ditching Drama"
  • ​Achieve objectives towards organisational badges

Youth Group STEM Evening

  • Aimed at ages 11+ this focuses on flying controls, navigation and communication
  • ​Includes a STEM booklet produced in partnership with AeroDiscover

IBCC Partnership Day - KS3

  • A self-directed learning experience completing workbooks
  • Start at the IBCC. Learn about a Lancaster crew and find them on the memorial walls
  • Head to MAVC to imagine what it was like for the crew arriving here for their first day
  • Once complete, head to the Dakota Hangar to complete a STEM workbook
What we provide on the day....
  • Staffing: Our friendly and knowledgeable volunteers will provide your pupils with an experience never to be forgotten. All events take place inside original Wartime buildings or aircraft, but with modern facilities for your trip.
  • Accessibility: The museum rooms and wartime gymnasium are fully accessible. There are a few small steps leading down to the Air-raid shelter and the Dakota is entered via steps. Therefore, for wheelchair users we provide alternative information for those unable to access those areas. See also our Risk Assessment*. More information on accessibility can be found here.
  • Facilities: Toilets are available on site and for day sessions pupils can eat their packed lunch in the Mess Hall. Complimentary tea and coffee is available from our kitchen for staff throughout the day.
  • Parking: There is space for one coach to park on site and a separate car park for staff who wish to bring their own car or other smaller transport.
  • Cost: 2025 bookings for the day session is £7 per pupil; and for the evening session is £5 per attendee. Please note that our capacity is a maximum of 32 pupils / youth group members. This figure is currently dictated by the limitation of numbers able to enter our World War 2 Dakota aircraft
  • Transport Costs: If you are a Lincolnshire school you may be able to claim financial support towards the cost of transport from Aviation Heritage Lincolnshire.​ ​
When can you visit?

We welcome educational visits between April and October Monday to Friday (IBCC visits only on Wednesdays). Visits are arranged so that the museum is not open to the general public during your visit, so the site is exclusively yours for the day!​

If you require more information, or wish to discuss dates for your immersive experience visit, please contact our Learning Coordinator, Ross ([email protected]).

Resources for teachers and youth group leaders ​ planning to visit Metheringham Airfield Visitor Centre

Risk Assessment: We strongly advise that teachers or other staff visit the site in advance of any proposed session to fully understand the site layout and environment. You will then be able to customise the risk assessment for your individual schools' requirements. Visits can be arranged at your convenience and can even be at weekends if the centre is open. You can download our risk assessment below along with our booking form using the links below.
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Our Vision: A world where RAF Metheringham is never forgotten
Our Values: Welcoming - Educational - Respectful - Enthusiastic - Inspirational
Our Mission: To advance the education of the public and provide for the general benefit of the public the preservation and conservation of the buildings, other constructions and related historic artefacts forming part the former Metheringham Airfield as defined in the lease and in connection with 106 Squadron of the Royal Air Force, No. 5 Group Bomber Command, the Royal Air Force and RAF Metheringham and by the exhibition and public display of historic and informative collections relating thereto.

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