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Petwood & the Squadron Bar

Explore an extraordinary country house, the memorabilia-filled Squadron Bar and Harold Peto gardens closely connected with RAF Woodhall Spa and 617 Squadron.

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Petwood Hotel exterior and gardens in Woodhall Spa
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617 SQUADRONWartime officers’ mess
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STIXWOULD ROADWoodhall Spa, LN10 6QG
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PETO GARDENSOpen through the year
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TELEPHONE01526 352411

HOUSE, GARDENS & THE DAMBUSTERS

The Harold Peto gardens at Petwood Hotel

WOODHALL SPA HISTORY IN A REMARKABLE SETTING

Petwood began as the country home of Baroness Grace van Eckhardstein, later Lady Weigall. During the First World War it served as a convalescent hospital, before becoming an officers’ mess during the Second World War.

Officers of 617 Squadron made Petwood their home while based at RAF Woodhall Spa. Today the Squadron Bar preserves photographs and memorabilia, while the house and Harold Peto gardens retain the atmosphere that makes this one of the village’s most evocative heritage stops.

MEMORABILIA, GARDENS & OLD-WORLD CHARACTER

Genuine RAF memorabilia in the Petwood Squadron Bar

THE SQUADRON BAR

See photographs and memorabilia associated with the RAF squadrons and the famous Dambusters story.

A characterful historic room inside Petwood Hotel

HAROLD PETO GARDENS

Stroll through garden rooms and quiet corners designed for Lady Weigall by celebrated landscape designer Harold Peto.

The genuine dining room at Petwood Hotel

A HOUSE FULL OF HISTORY

Hand-carved staircases, Tudor-style timbers and original features reveal Petwood’s long and varied story.

WHY PEOPLE LOVE IT

  • A genuine link with RAF Woodhall Spa and 617 Squadron.
  • Beautiful gardens open to the public throughout the year.
  • A heritage stop that can be combined with refreshments or a meal.
  • Atmospheric interiors and original features throughout the house.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

The Petwood Hotel
Stixwould Road
Woodhall Spa
Lincolnshire
LN10 6QG

Telephone: 01526 352411
Email: hello@petwood.co.uk

Published opening: The hotel and gardens operate year-round, but access to the Squadron Bar can occasionally be limited by private functions. Check directly before making a special journey.

Published visitor information: There is no general garden admission charge published. Food, drink and special events are priced separately.

The Squadron Bar is part of a working hotel. Visit considerately, and ask staff if you would like help finding the RAF displays.
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