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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.
 

 

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Summer days in Lincoln

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Match Day to Spa Day

By Amelia Cosgrove The Imps will be returning to the Championship for the first time in 65 years this season and Lincoln will be welcoming thousands of visiting supporters on home matchdays. If you don’t want to spend an afternoon in…

Match Day to Spa Day

A Day on the Water

By Amelia Cosgrove I've been an honorary ducky of Lincoln for the best part of 15 years, so I've come to know the city’s waterfronts pretty well. From my university days walking down by Brayford Pool, morning coffee in hand…

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International Bomber Command Centre: A Review

July 14, 2026 marked the 90 th anniversary of RAF Bomber Command. Second World War Second World War veterans and senior RAF commanders were among the guests commemorating the anniversary and the sixth International Bomber Command Day. The…

International Bomber Command Centre: A Review

Lincoln’s Famous Dogs: Legends on Four Legs

By Amelia Cosgrove Charity mascots, loyal companions and ghostly sightings all form part of Lincoln’s surprisingly rich canine history. At a time when Lincoln is embracing its reputation as a dog-friendly city - with more cafés…

Lincoln’s Famous Dogs: Legends on Four Legs

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