Similar to the city itself, Lincoln Castle has a long and fascinating history. It began with William the Conqueror ordering the building of the Castle in 1068. After his victory at the Battle of Hastings two years prior, he struggled with Anglo Saxon uprisings across the country. For almost five years, William and his army … Read more
There’s plenty to do with your friends, family or for yourself if you’re looking for holidays in Lincolnshire. Want to get away from a busy or stressful lifestyle? Read on… Lincolnshire has miles of beautiful coastline along the North Sea and also boasts some fantastic towns, with the city of Lincoln right in the heart … Read more
With a history dating back over 900 years, Lincoln Cathedral Choir is one of the finest in the country. It regularly appears on both radio and TV, and has made a large number of commercial recordings. The choir has toured in many European countries including France, Germany, Holland and the Czech Republic. Lincoln Cathedral Choir … Read more
Lincoln has plenty of great places to stay, from cosy B&Bs to chic boutique hotels. We’ve included a cross-section of hotels, bed and breakfasts, and guest houses in our Where to stay in Lincoln guide. For those of you who are not familiar with the city, we’ve divided our guide between Lincoln Cathedral Quarter and … Read more
The University of Lincoln, founded in 1992, is one of the rapidly progressing universities. It has been ranked as amongst the UK’s Top 50 of the Guardian University Guide for the first time in 2012. Lincolnshire or Lincs for short is located in the east of England. It is a historic county in the town … Read more
The City of Lincoln has a remarkable, rich history, evident even to this day. While ancient roads and structures have slowly been built upon over the centuries, there are still many areas and buildings in the city that bear prominent and unmistakable signs of its past. Roman Colonisation and Development Lincoln was a part of … Read more
Steep Hill is one of the most visited places in the city of Lincoln in Lincolnshire, England. Steep Hill connects Lincoln Uphill to the town centre and retail centre which are on the level plain. It was formerly known as Ermine Street and is currently being maintained by the Lincolnshire County Council. It was built … Read more
It is thought that the Lincolnshire Sausage was first created in the 19th Century, but it is not known exactly when or by whom. The earliest recorded reference to a recipe for Lincolnshire Sausages was made in May 1886. However, the award-winning John Petit Butchers of Grimsby claims to have a family recipe that dates … Read more
Officially known as the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows is the aerobatic display team of the Royal Air Force. Today, the Red Arrows are based at RAF Scampton. The Red Arrows, however, were not the first RAF aerobatics team. History of the RAF Red Arrows The glory days of RAF jet aerobatics … Read more
Lincolnshire’s history and heritage is long and fascinating. This largely agricultural county has played an important role throughout British history. Amongst other things, Lincolnshire is home to the very first Norman castle built in England, was birthplace to King Henry IV and has played a crucial role in two World Wars. Lincolnshire’s Roman History Lincolnshire … Read more
Shopping in Lincoln has so much to offer, from chain stores to independent boutiques, and farmer’s markets to antiques – there is plenty to choose from! Bailgate If you are wanting something a bit different, then head to Bailgate, Steep Hill and The Strait (in the Cathedral Quarter/ Uphill Lincoln). Here you will find fantastic … Read more
Art and Culture Venues in Lincolnshire Lincolnshire is a vibrant and historic county. Home to an array of galleries, arts and craft events, museums, theatres, performing centres and more, art and culture is very much at its heart. A variety of festivals are also hosted in Lincolnshire. Whatever kind of entertainment you are looking for, … Read more
There are some people who find getting on a boat and sailing relaxing. It offers a kind of escape from the hustle and bustle of life on land, while some, especially tourists, find it as a great way to see the sights. Lincolnshire Waterways Lincolnshire waterways offer boaters and visitors a means to get away … Read more
Lincolnshire offers tourists a variety of activities to do and participate in. Whether you are the easygoing type or the adventurous type you will certainly enjoy exploring the county. Aside from cycling and walking, Lincolnshire is also perfect for horse riding. They have open spaces, trails and quiet lanes that are safe for horse riding. … Read more
Golfing is one of the many activities which visitors and tourists can enjoy in Lincolnshire. In fact, there are quite a number of golf courses in Lincolnshire with almost all open to the public – with no membership needed. Lincolnshire is the second biggest of all the counties in the UK, stretching over 1,663,850 acres of … Read more
Lincolnshire is one of the most beautiful and peaceful counties of England. It has lots of open spaces to explore, rolling hills and picturesque villages. Tourists will love discovering the many heritage sites in Lincolnshire and getting a healthy lungful of fresh country air. Lincolnshire offers visitors and tourists many different ways to enjoy and explore the … Read more
Steeped in history and with a rich culture of food, festivals and family businesses, Lincolnshire has made its mark on the UK map. But where are we? You’d be surprised, as Lincolnshire folk, how often we have to explain to non-Lincolnshire folk just where our beautiful county is located. Many people aren’t even aware that our county … Read more