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Lincoln, England Attractions

Lincoln, county town of Lincolnshire, is one of the finest of England's old historic cities. It lies on the River Witham which at this point has carved out its course through a ridge of limestone.
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(Lincoln Cathedral)
Picture of Lincoln Cathedral
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The Lincoln Cathedral, reflecting elements of Gothic architecture, was once the most famous monumental churches in England.
Bailgate
To the north of the Lincoln castle Bailgate was the center of the Roman town. Circles mark the positions of the Roman columns and in the cellar of No. 29 (Roman House) the remains of the Roman basilica can be seen. St Paul's church stands on the site of the church built by St Paulinus, who brought Christianity to Lincoln in 627. At the north end of Bailgate is the Newport Arch, one of the two best preserved Roman town gates (first century) in England - Balkerne Gate in Colchester is less well preserved.
Bishop's Palace
The medieval Bishop's Palace is an English Heritage property located in Lincoln. The ruins stand in the shadow of the Lincoln Cathedral.
Address
Hours
March 21 to June 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
July 1 to August 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
September 1 to October 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
November 1 to March 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed10:0010:00ClosedClosed10:0010:00
Close 16:0016:00 16:0016:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Cost
Family 10.00
Adult 4.00
Concession or reduced rate 3.20
Child 2.00
Child 5 & underFREE
Group discountsFREE
All values are in local currency
Tips
Last admission is 30 minutes before closing time.
Facilities
Gift shop
Transit
BritRail: Lincoln
Brayford Pool
Close by Lincoln Lower town is Brayford Pool, Lincoln's former inland port, which is fed by the River Witham. In the 18-19th century it was an important handling center for cereals, today the old warehouses have been turned into hotels and restaurants and yachts and motorboats lie at anchor. From the south side there is a splendid view of the cathedral. The river is spanned by the High Bridge which dates from 1160, on the west bank are a number of old half-timbered houses and shops.
City and County Museum (Broadgate)
The City and County Museum in Broadgate contains many Roman antiquities.
Address
County Museum
The Carroll Center
Jocelyn Street
Lincoln
England
Hours
May 1 to September 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:3010:3010:3010:3010:3010:3014:00
Close17:3017:3017:3017:3017:3017:3018:00
October 1 to April 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed10:3010:3010:3010:3010:3014:00
Close 17:3017:3017:3017:3017:3018:00
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
Doddington Place Gardens
Doddington Place Gardens, near Sittingbourne, are landscaped gardens set in the grounds of a Victorian mansion. Spread over 10 acres they feature woodlands, formal terraces, an Edwardian rock garden, fine trees, yew hedges and spectacular views. Other points of interest include a walled courtyard, elaborate box parterres, a wide variety of roses and irises, and a turf and gravel maze.

The woodland garden is spectacular in May and June. The rock garden and formal sunken garden are at their best in late summer.
Address
Doddington Place Gardens
Sittingbourne ME9 0BB
England
Hours
March 15 to September 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosedClosedClosedClosedClosed14:00
Close 17:00
Always opened on:
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Cost
Adult 4.00
Disabled in wheelchair 3.00
Child 1.00
All values are in local currency
Tips
Phone for information on events held on the grounds. The gift shop is open for Christmas shopping between December 5th and 20th.
Parking
Free
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
East Bight
A small section of Lincoln's Roman town walls can be seen in East Bight.
High Street
The High Street continues under the Stonebow (15th century) the medieval south town gate with the Guildhall, the great council chamber, on the floor above it, which reminds the visitor that the office of mayor and sheriff from 1206 and 1409 are among the oldest communal offices in England. The end of the High Street runs into the Strait and then up Steep Hill, which climbs up to the upper town.
Museum of Lincolnshire Life
The Museum of Lincolnshire Life in Burton Road documents local customs.
Address
Museum of Lincolnshire Life
Burton Road
Lincoln LN1 3LY
England
Hours
May 1 to September 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close17:3017:3017:3017:3017:3017:3017:30
October 1 to April 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0014:00
Close17:3017:3017:3017:3017:3017:3017:30
Cost
Adult 1.20
All values are in local currency
Parking
Free
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
National Cycle Museum (Brayford Wharf North)
The history of the bicycle is documented in the National Cycle Museum in Brayford Wharf North.
Old Town Buildings
Not far from the Jew's House are Lincoln's old merchant's house Harding House (16th century), the Harlequin, a half-timbered house which was an inn in the 16th century and now an antiquarian bookshop, and Aaron's House, a Norman secular building (about 1150). The upper part of Steep Hill is lined with Georgian houses. The traditional pub "The Wig and Mitre" is 14th century and near Castle Square are other buildings from this period with 19th century shop fronts.
RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
Of particular note at this museum is a Hurricane, the last one to be built, a Spitfire V and the Lancaster 'City of Lincoln'. All of the aircraft, with the exception of one Hurricane, are capable of flight.
Address
RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
RAF Coningsby LN4 4SY
England
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:00ClosedClosed
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Always closed on:
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Cost
Adult 3.00
Child 1.50
Senior over 60 1.50
All values are in local currency
Tips
Closed two weeks at Christmas. Last tour 3:30 pm.
Parking
Free
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Tattershall Castle
Tattershall Castle was built in medieval times for Ralph Cromwell, Lord Treasurer of England. Of particular note is its keep, which is a fine example of a fortified brick dwelling built around 1440.
Address
Hours
March 1 to March 14
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosedClosedClosedClosed12:0012:00
Close 16:0016:00
March 15 to October 1
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open11:0011:0011:00ClosedClosed11:0011:00
Close17:3017:3017:30 17:3017:30
October 4 to November 2
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open11:0011:0011:00ClosedClosed11:0011:00
Close16:0016:0016:00 16:0016:00
November 3 to December 16
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosedClosedClosedClosed12:0012:00
Close 16:0016:00
Always opened on:
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Always closed on:
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Cost
Family 10.81
Adult 4.27
Group discounts 4.00
Child 2.27
All values are in local currency
Tips
Last admissions 30 minutes before closing.
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Audio-visual presentations available.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Transit
Bus: Brylaine Boston-Woodhall Spa
Typical Visit
1 hour
Upper Town (Jew's House)
Here are to be found the most interesting medieval remains of Lincoln Old Town. At the foot of Steep Hill is the Jew's House, a Norman stone building from about 1170, and the adjoining Jew's Court, probably the remains of a former synagogue from the end of the 12th century. At this time the Jews were influential in Lincoln before being expelled from England in 1290.
Usher Art Gallery
The Usher Art Gallery in the gardens to the south of Lincoln cathedral has a fine collection of clocks, jewelry, miniatures and porcelain.
Address
Usher Gallery
Lindum Road
Lincoln LN2 1NN
England
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0014:30
Close17:3017:3017:3017:3017:3017:3017:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Cost
Adult 1.00
All values are in local currency
Discounts on
Friday
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Water Festival
This annual week-long festival takes place during the first week in June in collaboration with Lincoln's sister city in Germany - Neustadt an der Weinstrasse. Boat parades, carnivals and street fairs provide a festive spirit throughout the week.
Woodhall Spa, England
(Near Lincoln)
Woodhall Spa (pop. 2,400) is near Sleaford and was noted for the curative powers of its saline waters. One of the earliest hotels in Woodhall Spa, which opened in 1882, still stands today. The Jubilee Park offers tennis courts, a bowling green, cricket ground and playground.
Address
Woodhall Spa Tourist Office
The Cottage Museum
Iddesleigh Road
Woodhall Spa LN10 6SH
England
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