Alfred Tennyson statue surrounded by autumnal trees outside Lincoln Cathedral with blue skies

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.

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…


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Festive fun with Mole, Ratty, Badger and Toad

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Expore Further Afield This Christmas

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