Steeped in History, Brimming with Life
As you approach the City of Lincoln, from any direction, you are drawn to the magnificent silhouette of the Cathedral stretching to the skies, brooding over 2000 years of history. From the cobbled streets and antiques to the modern art scattered throughout the city, the past and present is all around. There’s vibrancy, there's interest, there’s fun.
Lincoln has something for everyone, with great shopping facilities, fantastic public art, many cultural events, and of course the historic monuments which have made Lincoln the city it is today. Try to visit each of the city's unique quarters so you can experience Lincoln as a whole and take in all that there is to offer.
- The Historic Cathedral Quarter is where you will find the world famous Cathedral, Castle, and many unique shops selling specialised gifts.
- The Buzzing High Street Quarter where you can shop at all the High Street stores and stop for a coffee in one of the city's many cafes.
- The Cultural Quarter where you can enjoy a show at Lincoln Drill Hall, or a play at the Theatre Royal. Also, dont forget to visit The Collection which includes a wealth of artefacts from the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages, Roman, Saxon, Viking and Medieval eras as well as fine, decorative and contemporary visual arts.
- The Brayford Waterfront quarter is an exciting part of Lincoln with plenty of places to eat and drink whilst looking out over the Brayford Pool. The Brayford Waterfront Quarter is also home to the Odeon multiplex cinema.
Many events throughout the year make historic Lincoln irresistible – the famous Christmas Market, the Brayford Waterfront Festival, Lincoln Book Festival and the weekend that most attractions open for free – Discover Greater Lincoln Weekend.
Lincoln is loved by visitors of all ages and is a great place for a weekend break or family days out. Compact, and full of diverse things to do and places to see, unique shops, peaceful walks, places to eat good local food.
Why not stay a while and book one of our Lincoln City Breaks?
To download a Guided Tours leaflet, in Acrobat .pdf format, click here.
Also available is the Lincoln Day Visitor Guide (.pdf document, 3.8Mb).
