The city of Lincoln is easy to explore on foot once you have climbed up the aptly named Steep Hill to the historic centre around the Cathedral and Castle. Newport Arch was the north gate to the Roman City and is the oldest arch in the UK still used by traffic. Lincoln Bus Station is adjacent to the railway station.
The Spires and Steeples Trail is a linear walk roughly following the railway to Sleaford (27 miles) via Metheringham (13 miles) and Ruskington.
www.visitlincoln.com | www.heartoflincs.com
TI tel. 01522 545458.
Lincolnshire buses: www.lincsbus.info
The Guildhall sits above the Stonebow, this was the southern gateway to the Roman city but the present building
dates from 1520. It hosts city council meetings and events but is also open for guided tours, see website.
Open guided tours, see website.
www.visitlincoln.com
The Museum covers the history and archaeology of Lincolnshire with items from the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages,
Roman, Saxon, Viking and Medieval periods. Coffee Bar. Admission free.
Open closed for redevelopment.
www.lincolnmuseum.com
The Gallery has paintings, drawings, sculptures, ceramics, glass, silver and jewellery by
leading British and European artists from the 16th century to the present day. Also collections of clocks and watches.
Exhibitions programme. Coffee Bar. Admission free.
Open MThFSSu 1000-1600
www.lincolnmuseum.com
The Castle was built by William the Conqueror in 1068. Features include a Medieval Wall Walk with
views of the city and surrounding countryside, towers, dungeons, a Victorian prison and a copy of the Magna Carta. Café.
Open Daily 1000-1700 (1600 Nov-Mar).
www.lincolncastle.com
Lincoln Cathedral towers magnificently over the City. It was consecrated in the 11th century and
is a fine example of gothic architecture. Discovery Centre with videos and hands-on exhibits. Visitor Centte and Café.
Open M-S 1000-1600 for vistors, check website for event closures.
www.lincolncathedral.com
Extensive ruins of a great medieval bishop's palace which was badly damaged in the Civil War.
Introductory exhibition. Hill-top terraced garden and vineyard with views over the city and countryside.
Open Apr-Oct, Daily 1000-1700 (to be confirmed).
www.english-heritage.org.uk
The museum is housed in Victorian barracks and covers the social history of Lincolnshire from 1750 to the present day.
Exhibis show commercial, agricultural, industrial and community life. Admission free (except events).
Open MTFSSu 1000-1600.
www.lincolnshire.gov.uk
A small tower windmill built in 1798 and in working order. The ground fllor is open occasionally.
Admission free.
Open see website.
www.lincolnshire.gov.uk
The IBCC is a memorial and interpretation centre telling the story of RAF Bomber Command. Café.
Open TWThFSSu & BH 0930-1700.
www.internationalbcc.co.uk
Bus 31 to , 5 minutes journey, then ¼ mile walk.
Operated by Stagecoach.
Ancient woodland with a network of trails.
Open at all times.
www.woodlandtrust.org.uk
Bus 19 from Bus Station to Skellingthorpe, Jerusalem Road then 1½ miles walk.
About 30 minutes bus journey, M-S hourly. Operated by Stagecoach.
An impressive Elizabethan House which remains a family home today.
Wild and formal gardens, kitchen garden and estate walks. Café.
Open Gardens Mar-Oct, WThFSSu 1000-1600. Hall Apr-Sep WFSu from 1100 by timed ticket. Estate walks Daily.
www.doddingtonhall.com
Bus 19 from Bus Station to Skellingthorpe, Jerusalem Road then 2 miles walk.
About 30 minutes bus journey, M-S hourly. Operated by Stagecoach.
This humble cottage is largely unchanged from the 19th century because Mrs Smith lived an independent
and self-sufficient life here until her death aged 102 in 1994. Cottage garden. Exhibitions and events programme.
Open MFSSu 1200-1600.
www.mrssmithscottage.com
Bus 1 from Bus Station to Navenby, 30 minutes journey.
M-S every 30 minutes, Sun & BH every 2 hours.
Operated by Stagecoach.