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Lincoln Cathedral 2. Lincoln Cathedral 'I have always held and proposed against all comers to maintain that the Cathedral of Lincoln is out and out the most precious piece of architecture in the British Isles' - John Ruskin Lincoln Cathedral…- 4. Natureland Seal Sanctuary cosy café supporting seal conservation with entrance fees, offering a glimpse into marine life and the importance of animal welfare.
- 7. International Bomber Command Centre Memorial garden with serene atmosphere and poignant tributes, including a spire and engraved stones, honoring fallen WW2 personnel, complemented by an educational museum with interactive exhibits.
- 8. Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre Historic airfield and museum showcasing a WW2 Lancaster Bomber, with taxi rides and interactive displays. Visitors can explore RAF artifacts and sit in the pilot's seat.
- 9. Fantasy Island Family-friendly theme park with a diverse mix of rides, from thrilling roller coasters to gentle options for younger guests, complemented by an expansive outdoor market.
- 11. Museum Of Lincolnshire Life Interactive exhibits on engineering and military history, with engaging displays of early tanks and farm machinery, plus a recreated WWI trench. Includes an outdoor area with vehicle exhibits.
- 12. Lincolnshire Wildlife Park Wildlife sanctuary featuring close encounters with tigers, birds, and a famed puma. Enjoy interactive experiences like animal feedings and educational keeper talks amidst well-maintained habitats.
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An astounding cathedral city, Lincoln nestles in a gap in the Lincoln Edge, a long escarpment in western Lincolnshire. The old city adapts to this steep topography, and most of the historical monuments are in the higher part, known as Uphill. There’s masses of beautiful architecture on these winding streets, where Lincoln’s clergy and military elit...
Almost implausibly beautiful, the centre of Stamford is composed entirely of buildings from the 1600s and 1700s. And most of these are made with local limestone, which gives the town a solemn quality that has attracted Hollywood productions in the last decade. You’ll want to explore every last nook, but one of most photo-worthy scenes is the view o...
In the low-lying Fens region to the south of the county, where farmland was reclaimed from marshes in the 17th century, Boston’s most emblematic monument made is all the more impressive for the flatness of the surroundings. St Botolph’s Church, popularly known as “The Stump” for its tall and truncated tower, is from the late-14th century and could ...
This town gave England two of its most renowned figures. First there’s Margaret Thatcher, and you can read up on her early years in the town at Grantham Museum. Less likely to divide opinion is Sir Isaac Newton, born at Woolsthorpe Manor, moments south of Grantham, in 1642. He returned to Woolsthorpe in his 20s to perform experiments and is said to...
The well-to-do town of Horncastle was granted its market charter in the 1200s and trading continues on Thursdays and Saturdays. Two regional delicacies to keep in mind are plumbread, a sort of fruit loaf, and poacher cheese, which is matured for a year or more. And to be a real “yellowbelly” you’re supposed to eat them together! Pottering around Ho...
An good old-fashioned day at the seaside awaits you in Skegness, which had its heyday in the early-20th century after taking off towards the end of the 1800s. This is when it got its pier, which through bad weather and accidents has suffered damage down the years but is in good condition today at almost 120 metres in length. The beaches are long, w...
It wouldn’t be accurate to describe Grimsby as “pretty”, but you can definitely say it’s an interesting place, with a history that needs to be told. In the mid-1900s Grimsby had the largest fishing fleet of any port in the world. But although fishing is still a big employer, the town is now post-industrial. So any trip to Grimsby should involve the...
On the River Trent, which empties in the Humber more than 50 miles to the north, Gainsborough remains the most inland port in England. In industrial times its access to the North Sea made it a base for manufacturing, and during a stroll around the centre you won’t help but notice Marshall’s Yard, where the long-defunct Marshall, Sons & Co would pro...
With the Wolds to the west and the coast not far to the east, the first landmark you’ll spot as you approach Louth is the spire of St James’ Church. And this monument is the ideal starting point for a wander around the handsome town. You’re looking at the tallest medieval steeple of any parish church in the country, towering to almost 90 metres and...
Rated as one of Lincolnshire’s most liveable towns, Sleaford is a historic town around yet another of the county’s sublime churches. The outdoor market in front of the church still trades on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays, and of you happen to be around for the first Saturday of the month there’s a special farmers’ market bring the best of the loca...
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- Belton House, Grantham (National Trust) - Belton House does truly have everyone for all the family, from it’s expansive outdoor playground and exciting indoor cafe/play area, miniature train ride for younger children to its stunning manor house and gardens, vast grounds to walk in and countless wildlife to spot, including its famed deer herd which can be spotted all year round.
- Gainsborough Old Hall (English Heritage) - This little-known gem is among the biggest and best-preserved medieval manor houses in England. It was built in the latter part of the 15th century with Elizabethan additions, and has an impressive kitchen with an enormous fireplace, a noble great hall, and an imposing lodgings tower.
- Tattershall Castle Archaeology Walk (National Trust) - Tattershall Castle itself is currently closed until at least summer 2021 due to Covid-19 restrictions, but the Archaeology walk takes place beyond the boundaries and is still operable.
- Gunby Hall Estate, Spilsby (National Trust) - This stunning country house dates back to 1700 and is set in Victorian walled gardens. Gunby also has popular walking trails, including the ice house pond where you can look out for the remains of the former Gunby village, or you can venture further afield to spot the remains on Bratoft Manor.
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May 19, 2022 · Explore a mysterious medieval turf maze at Julian’s Bower, visit one of the best-preserved manor houses in England at Gainsborough Old Hall, or prospect the views from the exceptional Bomber Command memorial near Lincoln. Here are 10 of the best historic sites in Lincoln.
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