Must-See in Lincoln

Lincoln is a historic city with a vibrant and contemporary edge that adds an exciting dimension to any visit.

An ideal destination for a city break, Lincoln offers an experience rich in history combined with independent boutique shopping, great arts and culture and a wealth of places to eat and drink. The city is easily walkable for visitors with good mobility - the main shopping and tourist area stretches from St Marks Shopping centre in the south up to the Cathedral Quarter - known locally as 'Uphill'. Steep Hill, voted Britain's Great Street 2012, connects 'downhill' and 'uphill' Lincoln. Yes it is steep as its name suggests, but well worth the walk!

Cathedral Quarter - Lincoln Cathedral

One of Europe’s finest Gothic buildings, once the tallest building in the world that dominates Lincoln's skyline. » Find out more

Sightseeing Bus Tour

Take a ride on 'Tour Lincoln', the open-top city sightseeing bus with live commentary, and experience Lincoln for yourself. » Find out more

Suburbs & Countryside - 130th Lincolnshire Show

18th Jun '14 – 19th Jun '14. A celebration of Lincolnshire's agriculture that brings entertainment, animals, shopping, music, history and plenty of food to keep the whole family satisfied for the entire day. » Find out more

Cathedral Quarter - Bailgate Shopping

Bailgate is one of the most historic parts of Lincoln's Cathedral Quarter, where independent boutiques, shops and places to eat line cobbled streets. » Find out more

Cathedral Quarter - Lincoln Castle

Discover a world of rich history at Lincoln Castle, dating back to 1068 and home to one of only four surviving copies of Magna Carta. » Find out more

Cathedral Quarter - Lincoln Christmas Market

04th Dec '14 – 07th Dec '14. Lincoln's Cathedral Quarter will be taken over by stalls, entertainers and seasonal themes for four days of festive entertainment and shopping a the famous Lincoln Christmas Market. » Find out more

Cathedral Quarter - Lincoln Grand Prix Festival of Cycling

10th May '14 – 11th May '14 - The Lincoln Grand Prix Festival of Cycling presents another great weekend of cycling in this historic City of Lincoln with a full programme of events and activities taking place. » Find out more

Lindum Colonia Day

17th May '14 – 18th May '14. Celebrate Lincoln's Roman history with a Roman camp, soldiers in the city and the launch of a new Roman trail. » Find out more

Cathedral Quarter - Museum Of Lincolnshire Life

Enjoy free entry to the largest and most diverse community museum in Lincolnshire celebrating the counties' rich and varied history. » Find out more

Suburbs & Countryside - RAF Waddington International Airshow

05th Jul '14 – 06th Jul '14. Enjoy Lincolnshire's aviation links with an unforgettable family day out at the famous RAF Waddington International Airshow. Situated just 3 miles from Lincoln, the event is a must visit for anyone interested in aviation or wanting an adrenaline rush. » Find out more

Cathedral Quarter - Steep Hill & The Strait Shopping

Find specialty, vintage and retro stores on Steep Hill, voted 'Britain's Best Street 2012'. The Strait, at the bottom end of Steep Hill has a range of fashion and designer stores. » Find out more

Brayford Waterfront - The 2014 Lincoln Festival

14th Jun '14. The Brayford Waterfront will explode into life as the Lincoln Festival arrives with live music, free activities, a carnival procession and a firework finale. » Find out more

Cultural Quarter - The Collection

The Collection is an award winning archaeology museum located next to the Usher Gallery, in the heart of historic Lincoln. » Find out more

Cultural Quarter - The Usher Gallery

The Usher Gallery is one of the region's premier art galleries and is located next to The Collection in the heart of historic Lincoln. » Find out more

See more on the fantastic Visit Lincoln Website below!!

Source: www.visitlincoln.com