About Lincoln

About Lincoln
A historic city with a vibrant and contemporary edge

Find out about Lincoln's location, its history, and the different areas of the city and countryside

About Lincoln
A historic city with a vibrant and contemporary edge

Find out about Lincoln's location, its history, and the different areas of the city and countryside

About Lincoln
A historic city with a vibrant and contemporary edge

Find out about Lincoln's location, its history, and the different areas of the city and countryside

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Lincoln is an ideal destination for a city break: offering an experience rich in history combined with independent boutique shopping, great arts and culture and a wealth of places to eat and drink.

The city is easily walkable for visitors with good mobility - the main shopping and tourist area stretches from St Marks Shopping centre in the south up to the Cathedral Quarter - known locally as 'Uphill'.

Steep Hill, voted Britain's Great Street, connects 'downhill' and 'uphill' Lincoln. Yes, it is steep as its name suggests, but well worth the walk!

The city is surrounded by beautiful countryside ready to be explored with walks and cycle routes, where you'll find quaint market towns, beautiful scenery, and aviation history.

Where is Lincoln?

Lincoln is closer than you think. Less than two hours from London, easy access to the midlands, and close to three airports.

History and Heritage

Lincoln has a rich history, from its Roman beginnings to the hub of engineering and education it is today.

What's On

There's a fantastic programme of events in Lincoln through the year. Discover what's coming up: street markets, exhibitions, festivals, and more.

Things To Do

Discover a city and countryside bursting with rich history, vibrant culture, architecture and creativity. Use our guide to things to do to plan the perfect visit.

Lincoln Loves Kids

Lincoln city and countryside is packed full of great family day out experiences - for history hunters, outdoor explorers, and more.

Areas of Lincoln

Find out more about the areas of Lincoln city and countryside - from the historic Cathedral Quarter to the surrounding rural hinterland.

Places to Stay

A warm welcome awaits you in Lincoln. Find luxury hotel rooms, quaint bed and breakfasts, homely holiday lets, and glamping sites.

Accessible Lincoln

Many attractions and things to do, places to stay, and places to eat and drink in Lincoln are accessible, and services are also available to help you travel to and around the city.

Travel Tools

Lincoln is closer than you think and easily accessible by all types of transport. Find out about getting to the city, Park & Ride, car parking, and more.