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10 things to do in Lincoln, UK
20.07.2023 - 13:21 / wanderlust.co.uk
Construction on the city’s grand cathedral began in 1072, on the orders of William the Conqueror. Highlights include an eye-catching organ, 19th century murals and the Lincoln imp – a stone engraving of a mischievous sprite tucked into the top of a pillar. Now an emblem of the city, legend has it that young imps were once let loose on the cathedral, causing havoc. To put a stop to this, an angel turned them into stone.
The aptly named Steep Hill – the fourth steepest street in England – is halfway between the cathedral and Lincoln’s modern city centre. The cobbled lane is famed for historic buildings which house tearooms, vintage bookshops and independent shops which sell everything from wine to truffles.
Like Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln Castle was built in 1068 under the orders of William the Conqueror. Get your bearings by orbiting the castle on the medieval wall that surrounds it, which has views of the city’s skyline. You can also see one of the only four surviving copies of the Magna Carta – a record of English rights dating back to 1215 – and explore the cells of a Victorian prison.
One of England’s most notable Elizabethan architects, Robert Smythson, designed this country mansion in 1595, 8km from the city centre. The privately owned hall is ornately decorated with 400-year-old portraits and ornaments. Once you’ve explored the hall, stroll around its grounds, which stretch over two hectares. Highlights include a kitchen garden, nature trail and a summer house overlooking a pond. There’s also a cycle track which guides you back towards the city via the National Cycle Network Route 64. If you’d like to linger, stop for a break in the farm shop or tearoom, or book one of 22 holiday cottages.
The RAF Bomber Command was created in 1936 ahead of the Second World War, and Lincolnshire was the site of a third of all of its command stations. It’s fitting, then, that Lincoln is home to the International Bomber Command Centre (IBCC), which honours the million men and women who supported the Bomber Command during the war. The centre’s most poignant exhibit is a wall engraved with the names of all the 58,000 people who worked for and died in Bomber Command. The wall surrounds the UK’s tallest war memorial, which has views across the city. Visitors can also join a free guided tour of the memorial and two landscaped peace gardens, and listen to stories about the aircrew and the civilians who built their planes.
You can explore Brayford Waterfront – England’s oldest inland harbour – on foot, but in warmer months hop aboard the Brayford Belle, a two-tier vessel with a guided commentary on Lincoln’s past and present. Grab a seat on the top deck for the best views of the canal.
If you hire a bike in the city, you
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