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Lincoln,
A46 or A57 from the A1, A158 from Skegness
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Lincolnshire
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Lincolnshire
Guides & Maps
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 Visit
Lincoln
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| 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
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Map of Lincoln |
What
To See -
Lincoln Tourist Attractions
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 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 |
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Lincoln
Castle, built for William the Conqueror, Magna Carta on show, 19th century prison
with exhibits, unusual chapel, shop, etc, Tel: 01522 511068   |
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| Greyfriars
Exhibition Centre,
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| 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 |
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| Usher
Gallery, Collections
of watches, porcelain, watercolours and Tennyson memorabilia,
shop, etc, Tel: 01522 527980 |
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| Old Toy Show, amusements and old toys, at Westgate by the castle,
shop, etc, Tel: 01522 520534 |
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| The
Lawn, gardens
of an old lunatic asylum, with exhibits on history and archaeology,
aquarium, glasshouse, coffee shop, etc, Tel: 01522 560330 |
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| Out and about, visit
the small villages around Lincoln, Stow, A1500 east off A15
north, is a good choice with its church. |
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| 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 |
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| Aubourn Hall, east off A46 south |
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Where
To Stay in Lincoln
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Union Road Lincoln LN1 3BJ MAP
In the historic centre of Lincoln, opposite the castle and cathedral, this beautiful 1930s Art Deco building has been completely refurbished to the highest standards and now offers 5-star accommodation.
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Brayford Wharf North Lincoln LN1 1YW MAP
With a waterfront location, this 4-star hotel has a rooftop restaurant and a bar, both with views across Lincoln’s skyline. Free Wi-Fi is available and a glass lift with panoramic city views features at the front of the building.
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997 Doddington Road near Lincoln LN6 3SE MAP
Damon's is a beautifully appointed, superior grade motel with clean spacious rooms by the A46 in Lincoln. The clean, spacious rooms offer free Wi-Fi, a 20 inch flat-screen TV and tea and coffee facilities.
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Guest
Houses Bed & Breakfasts Inns and Other Hotels
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213 Yarborough Road Lincoln LN1 3NQ MAP
A Victorian house offering non-smoking en-suite rooms near to cathedral, castle, and historic city centre.
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1 Church Lane North Kyme Lincoln LN4 4DJ MAP
The Old Coach house nestles in the centre of the small village of North Kyme. Situated on the main A153 Skegness road. Ideal place to stay for business or pleasure,being close to golf courses at Woodhall Spa and famous Airfield-trails.
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Runcorn Road- A46 Off Whisby Road Thorpe on The Hill near Lincoln LN6 3DZ MAP
Just off the A46, south of the city of Lincoln and with good access to the area’s major roads, the hotel offers free parking and comfortable rooms at great-value rates.
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Skellingthorpe Road Lincoln LN6 0SB Tel: 0844 847 1200 MAP
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...
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Phone Bookings & Enquiries: 0844 847 1200
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34 Bailgate Lincoln LN1 3AP
Situated within the grounds of Bale House Hotel, the Bale Mews cottages provide a range of accommodation options in Lincoln’s Cathedral Quarter. The cathedral and castle are a 1-minute walk away.
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69 Silver Street Bardney near Lincoln LN3 5XG Tel: 0844 847 1200 MAP
This smartly renovated property combining old cottage charm with contemporary high quality furnishings is ideal for year round breaks. One of a pair it sits 600 yards' level walk from attractive Bardney village which boasts a number of shops and pubs...
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Days Out in and around Lincoln
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coast for Skegness, a holiday resort,
or try the small town of Market Raison. |
Towns near Lincoln To Visit - straight line distance:
Woodhall Spa Tourist Information (14.42 miles) Gainsborough Tourist Information (15.20 miles) Newark-on-Trent Tourist Information (15.39 miles) |
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Area
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