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- Remains of the Upper South Gate to Roman Lindum Colonia can still be seen on Steep Hill in the Number 44 shop and in a wall on the opposite side of the road. Steep Hill leads on from The Strait, another area full of fascinating history, and at the top of the hill you will find the stunning Lincoln Cathedral and Lincoln Castle.
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If you're going to Lincoln city centre, Lincoln Steep Hill car park is a central car park in Lincoln. Learn more about the car park here.
Steep Hill is the main route up to Lincoln Cathedral and Castle. The surface is mainly cobbled with flag stone pavements either side, it is steep. En-route the hill is lined with lovely independent shops and cafes and is well worth the effort to walk up. The return journey takes you to the main shopping area of the City Centre.
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Steep Hill is a street in the historic city of Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England. At the top of the hill is the entrance to Lincoln Cathedral and at the bottom is Well Lane. The Hill consists of independent shops, tea rooms and public houses.
- How Steep Is Steep Hill Lincoln?
- Steep Hill History
- Walk Up Steep Hill
- Take A Break at The Mayor’s Chair
- Visit Jew’s House and Jew’s Court
- Admire The Amazing Architecture
- Get Lunch at Browns Pie Shop
- Go Steep Hill Shopping!
- Have A Drink at The Wig & Mitre
- Check Out Castle Hill Square
Steep Hill Lincoln is the fourth steepest street in the entire country according to the Ordinance Survey. It has an average incline of 16.12° or a one-in-seven 14% gradient! It was built by the Romans and originally had steps that would connect the lower settlement with the plateau above containing a legionary fortress. Steep Hill joins an entire l...
In 1AD, Lincoln was known as ‘Lindum Colonia’ and was home to a thriving Roman Colony. At the heart of this was a legionary fortress home to some 40,000 soldiers. They built Steep Hill to expand the settlement and excavations have revealed that this used to be a stairway. The oldest surviving building we can see today is the Norman House, dating as...
A bucket list activity in Lincoln is to walk up from The Strait up Steep Hill to Lincoln’s Cathedral Quarter. But, this is often easier said than done. Once you start making your way up there will be no doubt as to how this historic street gained its moniker! It’s so steep in parts that there are railings and a seating area for your safety. But, th...
If you need a bit of a breather whilst traversing Steep Hill, a great place to do it is an area called the Mayor’s Chair. For centuries, this has been a traditional place to rest whilst walking up this large hill. The name comes from the ornate 17th-century carved seat by the Lincoln Guildhall and was a gift from the Mayor of Lincoln at the time. T...
On the journey from The Strait up to Steep Hill, you’ll notice a large historic building called Jew’s House which sits below Jew’s Court. It has traditionally been associated with a thriving medieval Jewish community before the expulsion of the Jews from England in 1290. It’s one of only five surviving medieval Jewish Houses in all of England. Toda...
If you love history then Steep Hill will definitely wow you with its incredible mix of historic buildings. There are so many to see it’s hard to fit them all into one list but here are some to look out for. The oldest building on Steep Hill is The Norman House at number 47, near Christ’s Hospital Terrace, which dates back to 1170! This makes it one...
Brown’s Pie Shop is more like an institution on Steep Hill and a restaurant you have to prioritise when visiting Lincoln. The building dates back to the 17th century but it was transformed into a pie shop during the 1980s. I visited Brown’s Pie Shop for an early dinner and I was so impressed by the food. I highly recommend the Beef and Lincolnshire...
You will be spoiled for choice with shops on Steep Hill. There are so many independent boutiques you’d need a whole day to explore them all. There is a wide range that appeals to every kind of shopper. There are bookshops, sweet shops, souvenir stores, cheeseries, wine boutiques, vintage shopping, and more. Shopping is one of the main things to do ...
The Wig & Mitre is a historic pub that has lots of history, character, and atmosphere at the top of Steep Hill. It’s located in a building dating back to the 14th century and today it’s a gastro pub that serves up wholesome meals throughout the day. If you’re here on a Sunday they also have a great roast dinner service. But, booking is highly recom...
At the very top of Steep Hill, you’ll find Castle Hill which is seen as the heart of Lincoln’s Cathedral Quarter. It’s a cobbled five-way junction and a meeting of places between Steep Hill, Exchequergate, Bailgate, Lincoln Castle, and Drury Lane. You’ll see lots of amazing buildings here like the timber-framed information centre, the Exchequer Gat...
Award-winning historic area of Lincoln with many unique independent shops. The Steep Hill and The Strait offer an award-winning array of eclectic shops and eateries located in some of the city’s most historic buildings and set against the beautiful backdrop of historic Lincoln.
England. Lincolnshire. Things to do in Lincoln. Steep Hill. 3,569 reviews. #8 of 112 things to do in Lincoln. Historic Walking Areas. Write a review. What people are saying. By Lin G. “ Walk down and get bus up! Jun 2024. This street definitely lives up to its name !! Im very great full we were walking down from the cathedral to the town...
Tractor Driving the ultimate driving experience unlike anything else! The main route from the shopping centre to the older part of the city surrounding the Cathedral and Castle (known as Bailgate) is up Steep Hill. A wonderful piece of history with a cobbled surface and quaint shops.
