Discover Lincoln

If you’re looking for a hotel in Lincoln, you can base your choice on the themes you’d like to shape your stay: castle and cathedral history, guided tours, commemorative heritage or museums. Lincoln offers a range of places to explore. Looking at what each has to offer can help you decide what to focus on during your trip before comparing specific hotel options.

Castle and Cathedral: History and Views

Lincoln Castle was built by William the Conqueror almost 1,000 years ago. It houses one of only four surviving original copies of the 1215 Magna Carta. The medieval Wall Walk offers 360-degree views of Lincoln Cathedral and across Lincolnshire. A visit therefore takes in both the castle’s history and views of the cathedral and county.

You can join a free guided tour of the castle grounds with a Castle Day Ticket with Grounds Tour or an Annual Pass. The tour is led by a specialist guide from the Friends of Lincoln Castle. If this is the insight you’re particularly interested in, check the tour details before your visit, as arrangements may change.

The Cathedral Tours at Lincoln Cathedral explore the place of worship’s more than 950-year history; they run seasonally. On these tours, you can climb more than 300 steps to the top of the Central Tower. From there, you’ll enjoy 360-degree views of the city, the county and beyond. If you’re interested in climbing the tower, check in advance whether a suitable tour is available during your travel dates.

The two viewing experiences differ mainly in the route: the Cathedral Tour includes a climb of more than 300 steps, while Lincoln Castle’s medieval Wall Walk offers views of the cathedral and Lincolnshire. When planning your trip, you can weigh up whether you’d prefer a tower climb or a walk along the castle walls.

Memorial, Museum and Historic Routes

The International Bomber Command Centre commemorates almost 58,000 men and women from 62 nations who lost their lives supporting Bomber Command during the Second World War. Free guided tours take visitors through the gardens, to the Memorial Spire and along the Walls. They run once an hour in winter and every 30 minutes in summer. As tour frequency may change, check the latest information before your visit.

The Museum of Lincolnshire Life presents the culture of Lincolnshire from 1750 to the present day. It is housed in a Victorian barracks built in 1857 for the Royal North Lincoln Militia. A visit brings together the region’s cultural history and the story of the museum building.

Parks, community gardens and nature reserves are also part of Lincoln’s natural attractions; its parks are award-winning. For another glimpse into the past, follow the Roman Trail of Lincoln, where you can see remains of the ancient Roman city. The themes range from Roman traces to regional cultural history and a Second World War memorial site.

Getting There and Finding a Hotel

Lincoln is easily accessible by road and rail. As routes and services may change, check connections for your travel date. Then compare the specific details of the hotel options with your requirements.

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For the regional travel overview: Lincolnshire.