Benjamin's Guidebook
Food scene
Farm shop with produce from their own kitchen garden, lovely cafe with outdoor covered courtyard, open gardens, sculpture exhibition in the gardens, free walks around the grounds. Only 15 minutes drive from Lincoln.
Claire Birch is dedicated to environmental issues and has re-wilded vast areas of the Doddington estate.
63 locals recommend
Doddington Hall & Gardens
Main StreetFarm shop with produce from their own kitchen garden, lovely cafe with outdoor covered courtyard, open gardens, sculpture exhibition in the gardens, free walks around the grounds. Only 15 minutes drive from Lincoln.
Claire Birch is dedicated to environmental issues and has re-wilded vast areas of the Doddington estate.
Homemade dairy ice cream, crazy golf, go karts, animal petting area, children’s play park. This is a really popular destination for families throughout the holiday season and beyond.
12 locals recommend
Daisy Made Farm
Lincoln RoadHomemade dairy ice cream, crazy golf, go karts, animal petting area, children’s play park. This is a really popular destination for families throughout the holiday season and beyond.
The Bronze Pig Restaurant
6 Burton RdFine Dining restaurant, booking advisable.
Incredible menu from Talented chef Christian Dawes, Full A la Carte and small plate menu, excellent wines and beers. Informal cosy and super cool.
Look out for wine, beer and whiskey tasting menus.
Booking Advisable.
Cafe St. Paul's
Incredible menu from Talented chef Christian Dawes, Full A la Carte and small plate menu, excellent wines and beers. Informal cosy and super cool.
Look out for wine, beer and whiskey tasting menus.
Booking Advisable.
The Old Bakery
Excellent fine dining restaurant, Chef Ivano is superb.
Best Indian restaurant in Lincoln, next to Lincoln Castle drawbridge.
7 locals recommend
Castle view Indian cuisine
11 Union RdBest Indian restaurant in Lincoln, next to Lincoln Castle drawbridge.
Superb, raucous, unapologetic family owned and run Spanish Tapas restaurant overlooking Lincoln Castle. Amador is a great host and will tempt you with his own special recipe toffee liquor.
30 locals recommend
Olé Olé Tapas Bar & Restaurant
Union RoadSuperb, raucous, unapologetic family owned and run Spanish Tapas restaurant overlooking Lincoln Castle. Amador is a great host and will tempt you with his own special recipe toffee liquor.
Refined Brazilian and Spanish tapas situated in castle square.
Highly recommended and definitely advisable to book in advance.
15 locals recommend
Olivares Tapas Bar
3 Castle HillRefined Brazilian and Spanish tapas situated in castle square.
Highly recommended and definitely advisable to book in advance.
Quirky, tiny, cosy, old world pub with over 12 real ales on tap at any time. Landlady Emma has revitalised this hidden gem which oozes with history.
The Strugglers inn
Quirky, tiny, cosy, old world pub with over 12 real ales on tap at any time. Landlady Emma has revitalised this hidden gem which oozes with history.
Live Music Pub recently renovated by Indie Band - The Sherlocks
Music plays; Friday, Saturday, and open mic on Sundays.
The Victoria
6 Union RdLive Music Pub recently renovated by Indie Band - The Sherlocks
Music plays; Friday, Saturday, and open mic on Sundays.
Sightseeing
Stunning 11th century Cathedral once the tallest building in the world. Communion services at 8.30am every morning
Evensong 6pm
Regular stellar concerts from internationally acclaimed orchestras and artists.
186 locals recommend
Lincoln Cathedral
Minster YardStunning 11th century Cathedral once the tallest building in the world. Communion services at 8.30am every morning
Evensong 6pm
Regular stellar concerts from internationally acclaimed orchestras and artists.
Extensive lakes, and extensive varied woodland and lakeside walks abundant with wildlife and ancient flora. Lovely cafe and visitor centre with views over one of the lakes.
27 locals recommend
Whisby Nature Park
Moor LaneExtensive lakes, and extensive varied woodland and lakeside walks abundant with wildlife and ancient flora. Lovely cafe and visitor centre with views over one of the lakes.
Iconic seaside resort, fairground, arcades, water park, Butlins, donkey rides, doughnuts, fish and chips.
50 minutes drive from Wild Old Wood (without traffic)
12 locals recommend
Skegness Beach Promenade
PromenadeIconic seaside resort, fairground, arcades, water park, Butlins, donkey rides, doughnuts, fish and chips.
50 minutes drive from Wild Old Wood (without traffic)
Neighbourhoods
Historically a Viking settlement on the outskirts of Lincoln, now a thriving growing village with 2 real ale pubs, local shop, pharmacy, 2 churches, 2 local schools. On the sustrans cycle network route 64 (which also runs really close to our wood!) Also home to our ancient woodland which is itself part of historic Skellingthorpe Big Wood, over 700 + hectares of pristine unmolested ancient woodland. I have lived here for 37 years and still haven’t explored it all!
Skellingthorpe
Historically a Viking settlement on the outskirts of Lincoln, now a thriving growing village with 2 real ale pubs, local shop, pharmacy, 2 churches, 2 local schools. On the sustrans cycle network route 64 (which also runs really close to our wood!) Also home to our ancient woodland which is itself part of historic Skellingthorpe Big Wood, over 700 + hectares of pristine unmolested ancient woodland. I have lived here for 37 years and still haven’t explored it all!
Mablethorpe
Golden sands and salty sea, what’s not to like. Only 33 miles away!
If you’re lucky you will be able to meet some furry friends during pup season. Check online for details of wild Seal activity at Donna Nook.
9 locals recommend
Donna Nook
If you’re lucky you will be able to meet some furry friends during pup season. Check online for details of wild Seal activity at Donna Nook.