Opened in 2001, Poachers was a 5-barrel micro brewery which was originally situated on the former site of RAF Swinderby (a war time Bomber Command Station, latterly the School of Recruit Training before closing in 1992). The Brewery is owned and operated by George Batterbee, a former RAF man for 25 years who has come 'full circle', as he spent his first tour at RAF Swinderby which lasted for 5 years. Today the brewery operates from a converted barn at the rear of the brewer's house in North Hykeham. All the beers brewed by Poachers are also available in Bottle-Conditioned form. Visitors are welcome to view the Brewery subject to prior arrangements.
more information
North Hykeham
Lincs LN6 9SP
Tel: 01522 807404
things to do in the area
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Visitor Centre (BBMF)
International Bomber Command Centre
Lincoln Visitor Information Centre
Dogdyke Steam Drainage Station
Metheringham Airfield Visitor Centre
Sleaford Tourist Information Centre
Bardney Woods & Wetlands Birdwatching
Crazee Bongos Indoor Play Centre
Lincoln & Witham Landscape Recovery
Lincoln Medieval Bishops’ Palace
RAF Digby Lima Sector Operations Room
The Authentic Bierkeller Lincoln
Woodhall Spa Airfield Nature Reserve
Cranwell Aviation Heritage Museum
Giant Lincoln Bike Shop at Doddington Hall
Historic Lincoln & Surrounding Area
Lincolnshire Road Transport Museum
Poacher Line Railway Station Walks