Lincoln Stories

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.

Autumn in Lincoln

Latest blogs

History

Lincoln: The birthplace of the tank

Lincoln was instrumental in the invention of a machine that saved thousands of lives during the First World War. By 1915, trench fighting was well established and the Great War had become a stalemate. If either side tried to cross No-Man’s Land the barbed wire would stop…

The best Instagram spots in Lincoln

If you're looking to fill your social feed with creative content, we've selected some of the best Instagram spots in Lincoln. Sharing your travel adventures on social media has become an essential part of life for most people. Instagram feeds are full of impressive…

Lincolnshire and the Mayflower Pilgrims

Lincolnshire played an important role in the iconic journey the Mayflower Pilgrims. It was nearly 400 years ago that this group set of in search of freedom in the New World. The East of England was the original home of the Mayflower Pilgrims and Lincolnshire has some incredible…

History

Who is George Boole?

Known as the ‘grandfather of the digital world’, George Boole is a legendary mathematician - and one of Lincoln’s greatest minds. On the 2 November 1815, George Boole was born on Silver Street in Lincoln. A self-taught philosopher, logician and mathematician…