|
Travelling
To Get Here
|
Lincoln,
A46 or A57 from the A1, A158 from Skegness
Railway station |
|
|
Lincolnshire
Features
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lincolnshire
Guides & Maps
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 Visit
Lincoln
|
|
| Lincoln, the county town, with its
castle and cathedral set high above the town and accessed through the steep, very
steep!,cobbled streets, which run down to the High Street. Roman remains around the
Cathedral and West Gate includes a wall.The close has a tithe barn, 1440, and the ruined
Bishop's Palace. Other buildings of note
include the Jew's House and the Stonebow, and the 12th century High Bridge over the river
is worth a look.
The town has a large shopping area, being the
area centre, and a busy High Street. A good place for a day out with its historic
building, modern shops and things to do. It has several churches including St Benedict's
and St Peter at Gowt's.
Tourist Information centre in the town. The
River Witham flows through the town, and in parts is a canal, Roman, and you can walk out
into the country along the towpath.
Around the town the area is very flat, with
almost a grid pattern to the road network. |
| Location
Map of Lincoln |
What
To See -
Lincoln Tourist Attractions
|
| |
 Cathedral,
one of the best in England in 6 acres of land, destroyed by
an earthquake in 1185, rebuilt, triple towers, stained glass,
and the Bishop's Palace ruins are nearby, shop, suggested donation.
Tel: 01522 544544 |
| |
Lincoln
Castle, built for William the Conqueror, Magna Carta on show, 19th century prison
with exhibits, unusual chapel, shop, etc, Tel: 01522 511068   |
| |
| Greyfriars
Exhibition Centre,
now closed |
| |
| Museum
Of Lincolnshire Life,
Burton Road, north of the centre, history of life in the county
in an old barracks, regiment exhibitions, good displays, shop,
etc, Tel: 01522 528448 |
| |
| Usher
Gallery, Collections
of watches, porcelain, watercolours and Tennyson memorabilia,
shop, etc, Tel: 01522 527980 |
| /td>
|
| Old Toy Show, amusements and old toys, at Westgate by the castle,
shop, etc, Tel: 01522 520534 |
| |
| The
Lawn, gardens
of an old lunatic asylum, with exhibits on history and archaeology,
aquarium, glasshouse, coffee shop, etc, Tel: 01522 560330 |
| |
| Out and about, visit
the small villages around Lincoln, Stow, A1500 east off A15
north, is a good choice with its church. |
| |
| Doddington
Hall, west on B1190, Elizabethan manor house, walled
gardens, Georgian rooms, gardens, shop, etc, Open: Gardens
– Sun only & Easter Mon, mid-Feb - end of Apr, 13:00-17:00;
House & Gardens – Wed, Sun & Bank Holiday Mon, beginning of
May-Sept, 13:00-17:00 (gardens open at 12:00). Parties at other
times by arrangement. Tel: 01522 694308 |
| |
| Aubourn Hall, east off A46 south |
| |
Where
To Stay in Lincoln
|
|
|
|
|
|
Guest
Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Other Hotels
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
 |
Old Pumping Engine House, Nocton Fen Bardney near Lincoln LN4 2AX
Paradise for bird watchers and lovers of the natural landscape and night sky this superbly peaceful and very comfortable contemporary cottage enjoys pastoral views and excellent fishing. Set with its own enclosed garden beside the owners' home it offe Sleeps 7
More... |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Southrey, near Lincoln
Just 10 miles from Lincoln, a city famous for its Christmas market, magnificent cathedral and, more recently, the making of The Da Vinci Code, this tasteful stable conversion makes a charming holiday base for couples. Set in a quiet village lying on th... Sleeps 2
More... |
|
|
| |
|
 |
South Carlton near Lincoln
Perfect for a romantic break, this charmingly furnished 'Finnish' lodge is named after the numerous hares that leap and bound over the meadows lining its long approach drive.Peacefully set on a working farm - offering farm walks in undulating … Sleeps 2 + t/cot
More... |
|
|
| |
|
 |
23 Swinderby Road North Scarle near Lincoln LN6 9EU
This splendid spacious and very comfortable beamed cottage enjoys a superb location for fishermen with the Trent flowing nearby and excellent coarse fishing on site. Lincoln's glorious cathedral and Christmas market are 8 miles and Newark is a short d Sleeps 7
More... |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Skellingthorpe Road Lincoln LN6 0SB
Approached down a tree lined drive with glorious views across to Lincoln its cathedral dominating the landscape these two properties boast an enviable position. Quietly tucked away on the owners' 800 acre mixed working farm where visitors can enjoy co Sleeps 5-6
More... |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Lincoln LN6 0RN
This holiday home is situated on the outskirts of the historic City of Lincoln. If offers high quality accommodation with two double bedrooms both tastefully furnished, one has its own en-suite bathroom, both rooms have adequate storage ... Sleeps 5
More... |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Stainton by Langworth near Lincoln
Stainton-by-Langworth is a rural village appox 6 miles from Lincoln.The historic City of Lincoln boasts a fine medieval centre and has both a magnificent Cathedral and Castle.In December, the City hosts a renowned Christmas Market ... Sleeps 6
More... |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Around
The Lincoln Area
|
| East to the Lincolnshire
coast for Skegness, a holiday resort,
or try the small town of Market Raison. |
Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Woodhall Spa (14.42 miles) Gainsborough (15.20 miles) Newark-on-Trent (15.39 miles) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Area
Telephone Code
01522 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
the internet holiday and travel guide to the UK
