Visit Lincoln Blog
Planning a trip to Lincoln? If you’re after some advice from people who know the city inside out, we’ve got you. This is where we share the good stuff. Our blog posts are filled with ideas and inspiration to help you make the most out of your visit.
From suggested itineraries to restaurant recommendations, our guides will help you navigate the city like a local. We update our blogs regularly, so you can ensure you’re getting the latest information for your trip.
If this is your first time visiting Lincoln, our bucket list blog is a great place to start. If you're visiting with children, we've got plenty of suggestions for fun things to do with children and teenagers - as well as free things to do if you want to keep costs down.
Arranging a romantic weekend? You’ll find advice on the best places to stay, and even some unique date ideas to try out once you’re here.
If you want to sample some of this amazing Lincolnshire produce we keep going on about, we’ve curated some fine dining recommendations for you. We’ve also sampled Sunday roasts across the city to bring you our top tips – it’s a tough job, but someone has to do it.
For locals – and those planning an extended break – we’ve got plenty of day trip ideas too. Whether you’re hoping to visit the Lincolnshire Coast, or venture out into the Wolds, our handy guides will point you in the right direction.
We are working on new blogs all the time, so keep checking back for more inspo throughout the year.
Seasons are changing in Lincoln
Your guide to cosy months in the city.
Spooky fun for all the family
By Amelia Cosgrove Half term is on its way and Lincoln is getting into the spooky spirit. From giant monsters taking over the city, carving pumpkins to smashing them, to ghost walks, murder mysteries, an outdoor cinema, and enough fireworks…
Lincolnshire Artists’ 2026/27 Exhibition – celebrating 120 years
By Amelia Cosgrove To mark its 120th anniversary Lincolnshire Artists’ Society (LAS) will exhibit 130 of its members’ works at the city’s Usher Gallery. The showcase will run from Sunday, November 15 until March 14…
The New Village Social
By Amelia Cosgrove Lincoln has neighbourhoods of its own to explore and I want to bring the same sense of discovery to our villages. When you visit a big city, you don't spend the whole trip at the headline sights. In New York you…
What's On in Lincoln This October: Your Spooky Season Survival Guide
By Amelia Cosgrove There’s a chill creeping into the Lincolnshire air, the trees are turning auburn, leaves are crunching beneath your feet in the castle grounds, and suddenly everything seems to smell and taste like pumpkin spice…
Deck the halls and Lincoln’s shops with twinkling lights and tinsel
By Amelia Cosgrove Lincoln's Cornhill Market played host to a very festive gathering, as local Christmas decor specialists FizzCo brought together independent businesses from across the city to talk tinsel and twinkling lights. There…
Read all about it! Lincoln Book Festival is back
Best-selling British crime writers, top-trending ‘BookTok’ influencers and an array of authors, artists, broadcasters, journalists and historians form the cast for the latest instalment of Lincoln Book Festival, returning this…
Exciting autumn season for live music fans in Lincoln
By Jo Richards Autumn is an exciting time for live music fans. It marks the end of the summer festival season when bands move on to playing indoors. The sound production is tighter and the audience no longer has to battle the elements and…
Old Lincoln coins tell story of Norman Conquest
A remarkable collection of 11th-century coins has gone on display at Lincoln Castle – offering visitors a glimpse into the world of three kings who shaped England’s history. The Coins of the Conquest display can now be found…
Must-Reads
Top 10 Must-Sees in Lincoln
Crowned as the UK’s most underrated city break, it’s fair to say Lincoln is home to a…
30 free things to do in Lincoln and Lincolnshire
Having fun doesn't have to break the bank. If you're looking for free things to do in…
7 of the Best Sunday Roasts in Lincoln
You’re never too far away from a good Sunday roast in Lincoln. From snug pubs to fancy…
A Guide to Lincoln Bailgate
One of the most picturesque areas in Lincoln, Bailgate sits at the heart of the Cathedral Quarter…
Traditional Lincolnshire Food and Drink
With so much produce homegrown and reared in Lincolnshire, it should come as no surprise that the…
Latest blogs
Lincolnshire Artists’ 2026/27 Exhibition – celebrating 120 years
By Amelia Cosgrove To mark its 120th anniversary Lincolnshire Artists’ Society (LAS) will exhibit 130 of its members’ works at the city’s Usher Gallery. The showcase will run from Sunday, November 15 until March 14, 2027, alongside a programme of pop-up…
Spooky fun for all the family
By Amelia Cosgrove Half term is on its way and Lincoln is getting into the spooky spirit. From giant monsters taking over the city, carving pumpkins to smashing them, to ghost walks, murder mysteries, an outdoor cinema, and enough fireworks to wake the dead, there’s plenty…
The New Village Social
By Amelia Cosgrove Lincoln has neighbourhoods of its own to explore and I want to bring the same sense of discovery to our villages. When you visit a big city, you don't spend the whole trip at the headline sights. In New York you don't spend all your time in Times…
What's On in Lincoln This October: Your Spooky Season Survival Guide
By Amelia Cosgrove There’s a chill creeping into the Lincolnshire air, the trees are turning auburn, leaves are crunching beneath your feet in the castle grounds, and suddenly everything seems to smell and taste like pumpkin spice. Somewhere down a Bailgate alleyway a…
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