Lord Trenchard

Lord Trenchard is a gallery space in Lincoln that focuses on aviation history and the life of Hugh Trenchard, one of the RAF's founding figures. It's a modest but earnest collection - think photographs, documents, and memorabilia rather than a sprawling museum experience. You're looking at maybe 45 minutes to an hour here, depending on how deep you want to go into early 20th-century air force politics.

This appeals most to aviation enthusiasts and military history buffs. If your kids are already plane-mad, they'll find it interesting enough. Anyone else might find it a bit narrow in focus - it's not the sort of place that'll keep a reluctant teenager engaged for long.

Lincoln itself is the draw though. The cathedral dominates everything, and there's decent medieval architecture threading through the old town. Lord Trenchard slots in as a worthwhile sidebar rather than a destination in itself.

If you're staying at Spire View Meadow - the glamping site just outside town - this fits neatly into a morning in Lincoln before heading back to the park for the afternoon. You won't need to block out much time. Check locally for opening hours before you visit, as information online is patchy. Admission details aren't clearly listed either, so ring ahead to avoid a wasted trip.