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.
 


 

A treelined path through Lincoln Arboretum, scattered with autumn leaves

Seasons are changing in Lincoln

Your guide to cosy months in the city.

Take part in Art

Lincoln has good reason to be proud of its artistic credentials – as well as several galleries creativity can be found in almost every corner of the city. As well as offering outlets to view the talents of others there are also many…


Must-Reads

Latest blogs

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 face a cold night under canvas after the…

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 inside the castle’s Magna Carta…

Vulcan returns to sentry duty at RAF Waddington

Behind the huge restoration effort of one of the RAF’s most important aircraft is a small team that refused to let Avro Vulcan XM607’s story fade away. Famous for her role in Operation Black Buck during the Falklands War, the Vulcan continued to capture the…

Call all coffee lovers – a tasty experience

A very happy Amelia Cosgrove enrolled on Stokes’ Coffee Tasting Experience at the learn – here’s what she learned about her morning cup of joe. Expect to arrive and be greeted by coffee connoisseur Mike Palliser, who breaks the experience into three stages…