Things to Do in Lincoln
Lincoln has one of the great cathedrals of Europe, a castle holding an original Magna Carta and one of the steepest streets in England. Here is how to spend a day.
Lincoln Cathedral
Lincoln Cathedral stands on the top of the hill, visible for miles. For a long stretch of the Middle Ages its spire made it the tallest building in the world, and tours climb to the roof and the tower.
Lincoln Cathedral stands on the top of the hill, visible for miles.
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Lincoln Castle
Lincoln Castle, facing the cathedral across Castle Square, holds one of the four surviving original copies of Magna Carta from 1215. The medieval wall walk goes right round the top of its walls.
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Steep Hill and Bailgate
Steep Hill, which climbs from the city centre to the cathedral, is lined with old houses, independent shops and tearooms. Bailgate, at the top, follows the line of the Roman town.
Steep Hill, which climbs from the city centre to the cathedral, is lined with old houses, independent shops and tearooms.
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The Bishop's Palace
The Medieval Bishop's Palace, beside the cathedral, is a ruined palace with a terrace garden and views over the lower city.
The Medieval Bishop's Palace, beside the cathedral, is a ruined palace with a terrace garden and views over the lower city.
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The Brayford and the Collection
The Brayford Pool, at the foot of the hill, is an inland harbour dating back to Roman times, and the Collection museum and the Usher Gallery, nearby, hold the county's archaeology and art.
The Brayford Pool, at the foot of the hill, is an inland harbour dating back to Roman times, and the Collection museum and the Usher Gallery, nearby, hold the county's archaeology and art.
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Planning a Lincoln day
Start at the cathedral and the castle in the morning, have lunch in Bailgate, walk down Steep Hill in the afternoon, and finish at the Brayford for the evening. As everywhere on the site, this guide is for adults aged 18 and over.
Start at the cathedral and the castle in the morning, have lunch in Bailgate, walk down Steep Hill in the afternoon, and finish at the Brayford for the evening.
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Places worth knowing in Lincoln
- Lincoln CathedralOnce the tallest building in the world
- Lincoln CastleAn original 1215 Magna Carta
- Steep HillOld houses, shops and tearooms
- The Bishop's PalaceRuins and a terrace garden
- Brayford PoolAn inland harbour from Roman times
- The CollectionThe county's archaeology museum
Frequently asked questions
Yes. One of the four surviving originals from 1215 is on display at Lincoln Castle.
Steep enough to have handrails in places. It is a short climb, and worth taking slowly.
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