Why go
- Cathedral city in Lincolnshire, England.
- Served by RAF Waddington (WTN).
History
Lincoln is a cathedral city and district in Lincolnshire, England, of which it is the county town. In the 2021 census, the city's district had a population of 103,813. The 2021 census gave the urban area of Lincoln, including Bracebridge Heath, North Hykeham, South Hykeham and Waddington, a recorded population of 127,540.
Where to stay
The Rest Hotel, 55a Steep Hill, Lincoln LN2 1LR, United Kingdom · theresthotellincoln.co.uk
30 Clasketgate, Lincoln LN2 1JS, United Kingdom · huckleberrysbarandgrill.co.uk
12-14 Moor St, Lincoln LN1 1PR, United Kingdom · qitw.co.uk
40-44 Bailgate, Lincoln LN1 3AP, United Kingdom · dukewilliamlincoln.com
6 Burton Rd, Lincoln LN1 3LB, United Kingdom · thebronzepig.co.uk
38 Westgate, Lincoln LN1 3BD, United Kingdom · thetowerlincoln.com
The Pyewipe, Saxilby Rd, Lincoln LN1 2BG, United Kingdom · pyewipe.co.uk
Brayford Enterprise Park, Ruston Way, Lincoln LN6 7DB, United Kingdom · ihg.com
Broadgate, Lincoln LN2 5AQ, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
Lincoln Rd, Lincoln LN4 2RF, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
7 South Park, Lincoln LN5 8EN, United Kingdom · simplystay.com
Bailgate, Lincoln LN1 3AR, United Kingdom · whitehart-lincoln.co.uk
The Lawn, Union Rd, Lincoln LN1 3BJ, United Kingdom · charlottehouselincoln.com
16 Tentercroft St, Lincoln LN5 7DB, United Kingdom · travelodge.co.uk
Eastgate, Lincoln LN2 1PN, United Kingdom · thelincolnhotel.com
Castle Hotel, Westgate, Lincoln LN1 3AS, United Kingdom · castlehotel.net
Brayford Wharf N, Lincoln LN1 1YW, United Kingdom · hilton.com
Newark Rd, South Hykeham, Lincoln LN6 9NH, United Kingdom · bestwestern.co.uk
58 South Park, Lincoln LN5 8ES, United Kingdom · theoldlodgeguesthouse.co.uk
27 St Catherines, Lincoln LN5 8LW, United Kingdom · crestonvilla.co.uk
6 Eastgate, Lincoln LN2 1QA, United Kingdom · cathedralviewlincoln.co.uk
42 Monks Rd, Lincoln LN2 5HY, United Kingdom
Indoor
Campus Way, Lincoln LN1 1RD, United Kingdom · theswanlincoln.co.uk
Restaurants & places to go
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-24:00; Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 10:00-16:00 Features: takeaway · Newark Road, Lincoln, LN6 8JY · storelocator.asda.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 00:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · Newark Road, Lincoln, LN6 9UJ · mcdonalds.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 415-416 High Street, Lincoln, LN5 8HX · papajohns.co.uk
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-19:00 Features: takeaway · Lincoln, LN1 2ZR · restaurants.subway.com
Indian, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 234 High Street, Lincoln, LN2 1AT · mowglistreetfood.com
Chicken, Portuguese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 8 Brayford Wharf North, Lincoln, LN1 1YX · nandos.co.uk
Spanish, Mediterranean, Seafood, Tapas, Fish, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-14:30, 17:30-22:00; Fr 12:00-14:30, 17:00-22:00; Sa… · oleolelincoln.co.uk
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 5 Brayford Wharf North, Lincoln, LN1 1YX · askitalian.co.uk
British, Restaurant · British restaurant · Cornhill, Lincoln, LN5 7HE · cosyclub.co.uk
Fish And Chips, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 16:30-21:00; Su 16:00-20:30 · 47 Carholme Road, Lincoln, LN1 1RN · facebook.com
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Tu, Th-Su 16:00-22:30; We closed · 17A High Street, Lincoln, LN5 8BE · chopchoporder.co.uk
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · Brayford Wharf North, Lincoln, LN1 1YW · harvester.co.uk
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant · Brayford Wharf North, Lincoln, LN1 1YX · wagamama.com
Grill, Pasta, Pizza, Restaurant · Grill/Pasta restaurant · 257-259 High Street, Lincoln, LN2 1HX · wildwoodrestaurants.co.uk
Caribbean, Restaurant · Caribbean restaurant · Sincil Street, Lincoln, LN5 7ET
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-16:00; Su 09:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating · Union Road, Lincoln, LN1 3BU · stokescoffee.com
Cake, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:30-15:00; Sa-Su 09:30-15:00; Fr 08:30-15:00, 17:30-21:00 · 43A Carholme Road, Lincoln, LN1 1RN
Tearoom, Cafe · Opening hours: We-Fr 09:30-14:00 Features: outdoor seating · 10 The Stable Yard, The Green, Lincoln, LN2 2NR
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, African, European, Sandwich, Fries, Italian, Salad, Donut, Restaurant · Features: vegan options · 38 Main Road, Lincoln, LN4 1AU · viadellavita.uk
Regional, Sandwich, Restaurant · Regional/Sandwich restaurant · 14 Clasketgate, Lincoln, LN2 1JS · tipsyteapot.co.uk
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food · 131 High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7PJ · topkapilincoln.uk
Noodle, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 307 High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7DR
Steak, European, Restaurant · Steak/European restaurant
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Vietnamese restaurant · 5 Cornhill Pavement, Lincoln, LN5 7BT
Restaurant · Opening hours: Fr 17:00-23:30; Sa 12:00-23:30; Su 12:00-20:00 · The Landings, Lincoln, LN1 2TU · harbourlights.uk.com
Greek, Fast Food · Greek fast food · 2 Church Street, Lincoln, LN2 2PD
Tapas, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options · olivarestapas.co.uk
Tex-Mex, Restaurant · Tex-Mex restaurant · 28 The Strait, Lincoln, LN2 1JD · planburrito.co.uk
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant · 10 Park Street, Lincoln, LN1 1UF · cognitouk.com
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Bubble Tea cafe · 3-4 Cornhill, Lincoln, LN5 7HE · cuppbubbletea.co.uk
Fast Food · fast food · 447 High Street, Lincoln, LN5 8HZ · pizzapizzalincoln.co.uk
Juice, Fast Food · Juice fast food · 2 High Street, Lincoln, LN2 1AJ
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · 11 Corporation Street, Lincoln, LN2 1HL
Ice Cream, Cafe · Ice Cream cafe
Donut, Fast Food · Donut fast food · 8 Cornhill, Lincoln, LN5 7HE
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-18:30; Sa 07:00-19:00; Su 08:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 153 High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7AA · caffenero.com
Burger, Fries, Fish And Chips, Chicken, Pork, Sausage, Cake, Crumble, Brownies, Sticky Toffee Pudding, Pies, Ciabattas, Soup, Roasts, Beef, Restaurant ·… · ferryboatwashingborough.co.uk
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-23:00 Features: delivery · 68-70 West Parade, Lincoln, LN1 1JX · pizzahut.co.uk
Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 188 High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7AL · greggs.co.uk
Indian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Sa-Su 16:30-22:00; Fr 16:30-23:00 · Linden Avenue, Lincoln, LN4 1NZ · homecurriesbranston.co.uk
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · Unit 3 Brayford Wharf North, Lincoln, LN1 1YW · zizzi.co.uk
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Th,Sa 11:00-13:30, 16:30-20:30; Fr 11:30-13:30, 16:30-21:00; Su-Mo closed · 5 Church Street, Lincoln, LN2 2PD · frankysfishbar.co.uk
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Mo 17:00-22:00 · 129 West Parade, Lincoln, LN1 1QS · tangtakeaway.co.uk
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Airports
Wickenby Aerodrome 9.8 mi to the centre
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, ENG, GB
Sturgate Airfield 12 mi to the centre
Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, ENG, GB
South Hykeham Airfield 4.9 mi to the centre
South Hykeham, Lincolnshire, ENG, GB
Blackmoor Farm Airstrip 5.5 mi to the centre
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, ENG, GB
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is RAF Waddington (WTN); 25 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lincoln, England. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
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