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Areas of Lincolnshire
Our 8 Locations around the county will help you search for ideas whilst giving you a flavour of the unique sides of Lincolnshire's landscape:
You can also view these areas on our map
City of Lincoln -
The county's only city, Lincoln is an ancient settlement dating back to the Romans and has a pleasing variety of history, culture, nightlife and shopping to keep everyone entertained.
Find out more about Lincoln and how you can enjoy this fantastic city break destination on our dedicated City Breaks page or City Website.
Heart of Lincolnshire -
To the south west of Lincoln lies an area known as the 'heart' of the county. Drive along the escarpment or "Lincoln Cliff" where you'll discover beautiful villages, charming shops and fabulous views.
Coast
Lincolnshire's coast stretches from The Wash to the Humber Estuary for over fifty miles. The famous traditional fun of the seaside can be enjoyed all year round, alongside the natural shores of unspoilt, rugged sand marshes and salt flats.
Highlights on the Coast...
- Skegness - one of England's favourite seaside resorts
- Mablethorpe - blue flag beaches stretching for miles
- Cleethorpes - an all-year round fun place to visit
- Natureland Seal Sanctuary - feed the seals and have a great day out
- Gibraltar Point Nature Reserve - unspoilt beauty by the sea
Wolds
Lincolnshire is blessed with an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty known as the Lincolnshire Wolds; here you'll find stunning green countryside of rolling hills and charming English towns and villages.
Highlights in the Lincolnshire Wolds...
- Louth - Georgian market town in the heart of the Wolds
- Horncastle - an antique hunter's dream
- Alford - charming little town with fabulous manor house and working windmill
- Barton Upon Humber - industrial town on the Estuary with fascinating heritage
- The Viking Way - ancient walking route stretching across Lincolnshire
Gainsborough & Countryside
To the north of Lincoln lies this area of gently undulating countryside, with the historic town of Gainsborough at the centre of the action.
Highlights in Gainsborough & Countryside...
- Gainsborough Old Hall - fine medieval house once visited by Henry VIII
- Hemswell Antiques Centre - Europe's largest collection of antiques with 300 display areas
- Lincolnshire Show - the grand annual county show, every June
- Marshall's Yard - Gainsborough's newest regeneration project with 29 stores
Vales
At the very south of the county, the Vales is filled with English character - stately homes, fabulous towns and scenic landscapes abound.
Highlights in the the Vales...
- Stamford - stunning ancient stone town, perfect for a weekend break
- Grimsthorpe Castle - medieval keep and gardens
- Burghley House - Hollywood film location and the largest house of the Elizabethan age
- Easton Walled Gardens - once abandoned, now restored: 12 acres of gorgeous gardens
- Belton House - National Trust property with parkland, gardens and childrens adventure area
Northern Lincolnshire
The very north of Lincolnshire is our industrial heartland - next to the Humber Estuary and adjacent to the scenic views of the Wolds on the horizon.
Highlights in Northern Lincolnshire...
- Brigg - pretty market town with great shopping and an award winning market
- Elsham Hall Gardens - fantastic for kids, including a country park and sensory garden
- Scunthorpe - discover shopping, a vibrant arts scene and historic attractions
- Normanby Hall - Regency Hall set in 300 acres of fabulous gardens
- Water's Edge - the restored clay pits of the estuary are now a thriving wildlife reserve
Lincolnshire Fens
Probably one of Lincolnshire's most famous assets, the Fens are a vast area of flatlands split by endless waterways, manmade navigation channels and drains. You can find out everything you need to know about the Fens at http://www.visitlincolnshire.com/fens
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