Alison’s guidebook

Alison
Alison’s guidebook

Sightseeing

A beautiful Cathedral perched high at the top of Steep Hill
186 locals recommend
Lincoln Cathedral
Minster Yard
186 locals recommend
A beautiful Cathedral perched high at the top of Steep Hill
Visit the old prison and see fantastic views of Lincoln from the castle walls.
163 locals recommend
Lincoln Castle
Castle Hill
163 locals recommend
Visit the old prison and see fantastic views of Lincoln from the castle walls.
Ideal for a scenic walk and observing the wildlife. Indoor and outdoor activities for children too. A 5 minute drive or 15 minute walk from our accommodation
27 locals recommend
Whisby Nature Park
Moor Lane
27 locals recommend
Ideal for a scenic walk and observing the wildlife. Indoor and outdoor activities for children too. A 5 minute drive or 15 minute walk from our accommodation
Memorial spire, walls, peace gardens and visitor centre marking the service and sacrifice of those serving Bomber Command in WWII.
50 locals recommend
International Bomber Command Centre
Canwick Avenue
50 locals recommend
Memorial spire, walls, peace gardens and visitor centre marking the service and sacrifice of those serving Bomber Command in WWII.
Once voted Britain's Best Street. Cobbled streets lined with quaint independent shops...A must see
18 locals recommend
Steep Hill
Steep Hill
18 locals recommend
Once voted Britain's Best Street. Cobbled streets lined with quaint independent shops...A must see

Activities

A popular sailing club, just 5 minutes drive from our accommodation
Hykeham Sailing Club
A popular sailing club, just 5 minutes drive from our accommodation
Pay-as-you-go golf and The Oaks Icecream parlour. 10 minutes walk from our accommodation
Lincoln Golf Centre
Moor Lane
Pay-as-you-go golf and The Oaks Icecream parlour. 10 minutes walk from our accommodation
Just 5 minutes walk from Oak Leaf Mews. Outdoor swimming, canoeing and paddle boarding. Cafe overlooking the lake.
Activities Away
74a Thorpe Ln
Just 5 minutes walk from Oak Leaf Mews. Outdoor swimming, canoeing and paddle boarding. Cafe overlooking the lake.
Feeling energetic? This is a must for swimmers. You will need to book in advance.
Lincoln Water Park
Moor Lane
Feeling energetic? This is a must for swimmers. You will need to book in advance.

Food scene

Picturesque views of the marina offering a wide range of eateries and bars
24 locals recommend
Brayford Waterfront
Brayford Wharf North
24 locals recommend
Picturesque views of the marina offering a wide range of eateries and bars
Just five minutes walk from our accommodation. Pub food
Gateway Park Brewers Fayre
Newark Road
Just five minutes walk from our accommodation. Pub food
The authentic tastes of the Deep South. A small but perfectly formed group of authentic barbecue style restaurants who live and breathe the values of southern USA hospitality…
Hickory's Smokehouse Lincoln
The authentic tastes of the Deep South. A small but perfectly formed group of authentic barbecue style restaurants who live and breathe the values of southern USA hospitality…
Lovely local restaurant. Tasty Sunday lunches. A vert popular eatery, so book ahead of your visit. Five minutes walk from our accommodation.
The Oaks
Lovely local restaurant. Tasty Sunday lunches. A vert popular eatery, so book ahead of your visit. Five minutes walk from our accommodation.
Lovely place to have a coffee, tea, cake or snack. Set in-between two lakes. Smart decor and laid-back comfy atmosphere. Indoor and outdoor seating. Only 10 minutes walk from our accommodation.
The boathouse
Lovely place to have a coffee, tea, cake or snack. Set in-between two lakes. Smart decor and laid-back comfy atmosphere. Indoor and outdoor seating. Only 10 minutes walk from our accommodation.
A good choice for a special occasion or intimate fine dining experience in Lincoln
13 locals recommend
The Jews House Restaurant
15 The Strait
13 locals recommend
A good choice for a special occasion or intimate fine dining experience in Lincoln
A varied menu. Good for couples or groups looking for a tasty dining experience. Newly refurbished!
7 locals recommend
White Hart Hotel
Bailgate
7 locals recommend
A varied menu. Good for couples or groups looking for a tasty dining experience. Newly refurbished!
Greek2Me
10 The Landings
The High Bridge, built over the River Witham in around 1160, is the only Medieval bridge in England with houses still on it. The unique building at Stokes High Bridge Cafe Lincoln is steeped in history and has been standing tall since 1540. Visiting this place is a real experience and it's just like stepping back in time. Soak up the atmosphere as you sample a delicious brew, a mouthwatering afternoon tea or lovingly prepared meal.
9 locals recommend
Stokes High Bridge Café
207-209 High St
9 locals recommend
The High Bridge, built over the River Witham in around 1160, is the only Medieval bridge in England with houses still on it. The unique building at Stokes High Bridge Cafe Lincoln is steeped in history and has been standing tall since 1540. Visiting this place is a real experience and it's just like stepping back in time. Soak up the atmosphere as you sample a delicious brew, a mouthwatering afternoon tea or lovingly prepared meal.
Well known for delicious home made ice-cream in a variety of flavours. A great favourite with locals and visitors.
12 locals recommend
Daisy Made Farm
Lincoln Road
12 locals recommend
Well known for delicious home made ice-cream in a variety of flavours. A great favourite with locals and visitors.
THE GAMEKEEPER
Newark Road

Leisure

A well established family run garden centre with an animal park, playbarn and outdoor play area. The cafe is popular with guests of all ages. Just 10 minutes drive from our accommodation.
7 locals recommend
Whisby Garden Centre
Whisby Road
7 locals recommend
A well established family run garden centre with an animal park, playbarn and outdoor play area. The cafe is popular with guests of all ages. Just 10 minutes drive from our accommodation.
Bailgate - the village in the city is home to an abundance eateries and independent retailers
17 locals recommend
Bailgate
Bailgate
17 locals recommend
Bailgate - the village in the city is home to an abundance eateries and independent retailers
Lovely award winning Japanese gardens, just 12 miles from our accommodation
7 locals recommend
Pure Land Meditation Centre and Japanese Garden
Trent Lane
7 locals recommend
Lovely award winning Japanese gardens, just 12 miles from our accommodation
A lovely open space in the centre of Lincoln.
7 locals recommend
Boultham Park
55 Hall Dr
7 locals recommend
A lovely open space in the centre of Lincoln.
Lots of lovely plants, garden furniture, clothing and footwear, great for browsing or shopping. Large restaurant/café serving tasty meals and delicious cakes.
Pennells Garden Centre Lincoln
Newark Road
Lots of lovely plants, garden furniture, clothing and footwear, great for browsing or shopping. Large restaurant/café serving tasty meals and delicious cakes.
Swanholme Lakes
Performances to suit all tastes. Music, drama, commedy.
15 locals recommend
New Theatre Royal Lincoln
Clasketgate
15 locals recommend
Performances to suit all tastes. Music, drama, commedy.

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