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STEEPED IN HISTORY, BRIMMING WITH LIFE

2000 years of history to explore in one city; from it’s Roman origins through to the magnificent Castle and Cathedral in Medieval Lincoln’s historic Bailgate area and the engineering revolution of the 20th century as the birthplace of the Tank.

BRINGING HISTORY TO LIFE

Facing Lincoln Cathedral across the cobbled square is Lincoln Castle. It is commanding position across the city and surrounding landscape made it the obvious choice for a fortified camp. Retrace the footsteps of the Romans, Vikings, Normans, Georgians and Victorians; traders, knights, soldiers, prisoners and law makers who lived worked and served time here. Voted the UK’s Most Popular Castle in a public TripAdvisor poll, Lincoln Castle offers 360 degree Wall Walk offering spectacular views across the city.

Tasty sausages, historic twilight tours and English street markets

Lincoln comes alive with a rich programme of events, festivals, markets and street performances – so much so you’ll be spoilt for choice. Time your visit for the annual Lincoln Sausage Festival and meet a local producers whilst trying the county’s most famous export – the Lincolnshire sausage. Experience Lincoln Castle during a Twilight Tour, a photography tour of Lincoln Cathedral or stone-masonry at the Heritage Skills Centre.

Lose yourself in Lincoln Cathedral

To say this is a beautiful building is almost a redundant statement. The cathedral is one of the country’s finest and one of the best examples of the English Gothic style to be found anywhere. Among the many highlights is the 10-sided chapter-house, which you access from the lovely cloisters – you might recognise it from the final scenes of the Da Vinci Code film.

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Heroes of the skies – aviation heritage

Over 57,000 men gave their lives to Bomber Command defending the country during WW2: that’s more than serve in the entire Royal Air Force today. Take time to see the 31-metre tall Memorial Spire and its surrounding Wall of Names, or visit the Chadwick Visitor Centre to hear stories about the young men who helped win the war.

Magna Carta

Two iconic and rare documents, dating to the early 13th century, on display in a subterranean vault inside Lincoln Castle. Lincoln is the only place in the world where you can see original copies of Magna Carta (1215) and the Charter of the Forest (1217) in one place.

Food & Drink
A photo of the interior of Stoke's Lawn Cafe in Lincoln The Lawn, Union Rd, Lincoln LN1 3BU Stokes Lawn Cafe Just a stone's throw away from the castle in uphill Lincoln, housed within the cookhouse of the former Lawn Hospital.
Fine cuisine presented on a plate at the Bronze Pig Lincoln 4 Burton Rd, Lincoln LN1 3LB Bronze Pig Classic English fare with Mediterranean influences, eclectic decor & adjoining boutique hotel.
Places to Stay
A view of Lincoln Cathedral from one of the rooms at Lincoln Hotel Eastgate, Lincoln LN2 1PN The Lincoln Hotel The Lincoln Hotel is set in the very heart of uphill Lincoln, with amazing window views of Lincoln Cathedral.
A picture of castle hotel Lincoln Westgate, Lincoln LN1 3AS Castle Hotel Situated in the historic Bailgate area of the city. Directly between the stunning Castle & fantastic Gothic Cathedral.
An exterior photograph of the DoubleTree by Hilton in Lincoln by the Brayford Waterfront Brayford Wharf N, Lincoln LN1 1YW Doubletree by Hilton Doubletree by Hilton is located on Lincoln's Brayford Waterfront.
WW2 era bombers performing a flyover in Woodhall Spa over the Petwood HotelPetwood Hotel Stixwould Road, Woodhall Spa LN10 6QG The Petwood Hotel Petwood is one of the most memorable places to stay in Lincolnshire. Home to the famous Dambusters.
An interior room of the traditionally inspired white hart hotel in Lincoln Bailgate, Lincoln LN1 3AR The White Hart Hotel Doorstep onto the historic Bailgate and Cathedral District in Lincoln. Spectacular views of Lincoln's awe-inspiring Cathedral and within the shadow of the ancient Castle.
Things to Do
Lincoln's uphill city skyline and cathedral Minster Yard, Lincoln LN2 1PX Lincoln Cathedral A Norman era Cathedral that over the Middle Ages continued to grow in signifiance, power and physical size. Eventually becoming the tallest building in the world until 1548.
A cannon and the front entrance of Lincoln Castle Castle Hill, Lincoln LN1 3AA Lincoln Castle A place where kings and convicts have walked. A symbol of power and punishment through the ages and home to an original 1215 Magna Carta.
Axes stuck into a wooden target board at Axed Lincoln Unit 1-2 Vulcan Park, George St, Lincoln LN5 8LG Axed Lincoln Come along and kick-axe with social lanes available for any occasion.
An aerial photograph of the International Bomber Command Centre and memorial Canwick Ave, Lincoln LN4 2HQ International Bomber Command Centre Memorial and interpretation centre telling the story of Bomber Command during the Second World War.
A themed escape room in Lincoln Sessions House, Monks Rd, Lincoln LN2 5HQ Escape Lincoln Locked in a mysterious room with 60 to get out. Do you have what it take?
A grand elizabethan manor house exterior Main St, Doddington, Lincoln LN6 4RU Doddington Hall One of the few remanining occupied, Elizabethan manor houses in Britain. Featuring Flemish tapestries and walled gardens plus a restaurant, cafe and shop.
A large medieval guildhall called the Stonebow in Lincoln Saltergate, Lincoln LN1 1TR Stonebow & Guildhall The Guildhall and Stonebow has been the meeting place of Lincoln City Council from Medieval times to the present day. An impressive exterior and guided tours within.
People jumping on a bouncy castle at Jump Lincoln Sunningdale Trading Estate, Unit 1, Dixon Cl, Lincoln LN6 7UB Jump Inc Jump Inc is all about spring-loaded fun. A place where jumpers can literally Get Some Air and bounce off the walls in a safe and controlled environment!
Castle Hill, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 3AA Historic Lincoln Photo Walks Take an informal yet informative walk around historic Lincoln with fun photo tuition and plenty of chances to take your own photos in the beautiful Cathedral Quarter of Lincoln.
A training session with a Barista. Suite 1, The Lawn, Union Rd, Lincoln LN1 3BU Stokes Barista Training Centre Learn more about coffee, or share a fun experience with family, friends or even work colleagues and get the basics on making and serving coffee.