Lovely Lincoln and surrounding area
City/town information
Lincoln is a hidden gem, loads to do and see. There are fantastic medieval buildings, an art gallery and two museums to explore, quant artisan shops “uphill” and a thriving modern shopping centre “downhill” and a Steep Hill to link them. A beautiful waterside marina, Brayford Pool, has many restaurants and pubs. There are two cinemas, three theatres, four nightclubs and many live music venues. Whatever your taste in dining or drinking there will be something for you.
Find out more here: https://www.visitlincoln.com/about-lincoln/where-is-lincoln/
154 locals recommend
Lincoln
Lincoln is a hidden gem, loads to do and see. There are fantastic medieval buildings, an art gallery and two museums to explore, quant artisan shops “uphill” and a thriving modern shopping centre “downhill” and a Steep Hill to link them. A beautiful waterside marina, Brayford Pool, has many restaurants and pubs. There are two cinemas, three theatres, four nightclubs and many live music venues. Whatever your taste in dining or drinking there will be something for you.
Find out more here: https://www.visitlincoln.com/about-lincoln/where-is-lincoln/
Food scene
The Bronze Pig Restaurant
6 Burton RdFine dining - need to book well in advance
The Old Bakery
Burton RoadFine dining - book well in advance
The Jews House Restaurant
15 The StraitFine dining - book early
The Plough Inn
1 The GreenGreat pub, good beer, lovely Greek food. 3 miles to Nettleham
Castle view Indian cuisine
11 Union RdExcellent Indian, book early!
Olivares Tapas Bar
3 Castle HillGreat tapas restaurant, yup you guessed it, book early😀
Dambusters Inn
23 High StreetGreat pub, good beer, good food, loads of interesting RAF memorabilia
Quirky backstreet pub that does good beer, often has bands, quiz nights and poetry nights.
The Birdcage Pub Lincoln
54 Baggholme RoadQuirky backstreet pub that does good beer, often has bands, quiz nights and poetry nights.
Sightseeing
Just 10 minutes up the road and a great selection of wild animals including wolves, penguins, and loads more. Special attractions include pig racing and falconry displays.
14 locals recommend
Woodside Wildlife Park
Just 10 minutes up the road and a great selection of wild animals including wolves, penguins, and loads more. Special attractions include pig racing and falconry displays.
Fancy swimming in a lake in beautiful surroundings? This is your place. 15 mins up the road.
Ocean Walker Academy
Hoop LaneFancy swimming in a lake in beautiful surroundings? This is your place. 15 mins up the road.
A bit of nostalgia, amazing original 1930s cinema in beautiful Woodhall Spa. Go on a Saturday afternoon to see the organist arising out of the ground on his podium!
69 locals recommend
The Kinema In The Woods
Coronation RoadA bit of nostalgia, amazing original 1930s cinema in beautiful Woodhall Spa. Go on a Saturday afternoon to see the organist arising out of the ground on his podium!
Gainsborough Old Hall
Parnell StreetBest Tudor Hall in the country
Anyone into aviation history should not miss this
34 locals recommend
Battle Of Britain Memorial Flight Visitors Centre
Dogdyke RoadAnyone into aviation history should not miss this
Outstanding Elizabethan mansion just on outskirts of Lincoln. Great farm shop and gardens too
63 locals recommend
Doddington Hall & Gardens
Main StreetOutstanding Elizabethan mansion just on outskirts of Lincoln. Great farm shop and gardens too
Biggest equine charity in the UK. Hundreds of rescue horses, saddlery for sale, tea room etc
10 locals recommend
Bransby Horses Rescue and Welfare
Biggest equine charity in the UK. Hundreds of rescue horses, saddlery for sale, tea room etc
Fancy a bit of racing - lovely, friendly smallish racecourse
36 locals recommend
Market Rasen Racecourse
Legsby RoadFancy a bit of racing - lovely, friendly smallish racecourse
If you’re into motor sports, check this out. One of the most exciting tracks in the country.
24 locals recommend
Cadwell Park
If you’re into motor sports, check this out. One of the most exciting tracks in the country.
City advice
Don't miss
Lincoln hosts loads of special events
Check out what’s on at: https://www.visitlincoln.com/whats-on/
Getting around
Public transport is limited from Scothern, you need to book
A Limited bus service operates from from Scothern via CallConnect. This can be booked in advance - more info can be found here: https://lincsbus.info/callconnect/call-connect-contact-us/
If you need a taxi it is best to book in advance, Direct Cabs 01522 800800. It is about £12 one way form Scothern to Lincoln.
Car parking in Lincoln is generally in multistories, the cheapest is Broadgate which is £6 for 24 hours. The parking wardens are fierce, they show no mercy.