It may be a little late to grab tickets for the air show this weekend, but a Cambridgeshire pub offers a great view so you don’t miss out on the excitement
Temperatures are set to climb to a lovely 21C in Cambridgeshire this weekend, bringing the perfect excuse to get outside and enjoy the sunshine. Adding to the excitement, the Duxford VE Day air show is expected to take to the skies promising plenty of thrills and a nostalgic feel for some history fanatics this weekend.
The event starts at 10am and runs until 6pm on Saturday, May 9 and flying is scheduled to begin at 1.30pm at Duxford Imperial War Museum. Enthusiasts may have left it a little late to grab tickets, but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the action.
The Lion at Ickleton is a community-owned freehouse that sits on the Cambridgeshire-Essex border in Ickleton – less than 10-minutes away by car from the Duxford IWM. It offers an impressive view of the planes and some may argue it is the superior option with a cold drink in hand and none of the crowds.
A spokesperson for the pub wrote: “Our beer garden is the perfect place to enjoy the flying displays overhead, with great views, a relaxed atmosphere, a fantastic selection of drinks, and delicious sharing platters to enjoy with friends and family. Skip the queues, avoid the crowds, and still enjoy the airshow excitement – just with a pint in hand.”
Described as having a snug area that feels like a “dream”, one previous guest said that the pub serves a “warm welcome and great beer and food offering”. Another guest highlighted the pub’s “beautiful interior, gorgeous garden, wonderful atmosphere” and the “delicious” food on offer.
The pub is also dog-friendly so no member of the family gets left behind. The Lion is open on Wednesdays and Thursdays between 12pm and 10.30pm, on Fridays between 12pm and 11pm, between 12pm and 11pm on Saturdays and 12pm to 9pm on Sundays.
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