Attractions and Places to Visit in Lincoln

Lincoln is a fascinating destination filled with attractions and places to visit for travellers of all ages. With its rich history, impressive architecture, museums, green spaces, family activities, and vibrant city centre, visitors can enjoy a varied itinerary whether they are staying for a day, a weekend, or longer.

Historic attractions in Lincoln are among the city's biggest highlights. Visitors can explore historic landmarks, heritage buildings, ancient streets, and sites that reveal the city's long and fascinating past.

For those interested in history and culture, museums and galleries in Lincoln provide opportunities to learn more about local life, art, archaeology, heritage, and the wider history of Lincolnshire. These attractions can also be excellent choices for visitors looking for indoor activities on rainy days.

Families can enjoy a wide range of family-friendly attractions and children's activities. Interactive experiences, entertainment, outdoor attractions, and educational activities provide plenty of opportunities for younger visitors to have fun while discovering more about the area.

Lincoln's historic streets also make sightseeing enjoyable in itself. Visitors can explore the city centre and historic areas, discovering independent shops, cafés, restaurants, pubs, and interesting buildings along the way.

The surrounding Lincolnshire countryside provides additional opportunities for day trips and outdoor exploration. Visitors can combine a city break with walks, cycling, nature experiences, villages, and other attractions across the wider county.

Lincoln Cathedral

This spectacular Anglo-Norman building, started in 1088, is one of the most visited cathedrals in England

Lincoln Cathedral
Golf Clubs

Golf clubs offer a fantastic selection of golf breaks and golf packages to help you enjoy your visit.

Golf Clubs
The City and County Museum

The Collection brings together an award winning archaeology museum and the region’s premier art gallery.

The City and County Museum
Go Karting

With packages catering for groups of all sizes, Karting centres the perfect place for you to experience the high speed thrill of karting for yourself.

Go Karting
Lincoln Castle

Lincoln Castle is a major Norman castle constructed in Lincoln, England during the late 11th century by William the Conqueror

Lincoln Castle
Kids & Family Activities

Looking for the perfect day out with your young children. There is no end of exciting things to do in Lincoln, whatever your interests may be

Kids & Family Activities
Whisby Nature Park

Located just seven miles southwest of Lincoln, Whisby Nature Park is home to plenty of wildlife in its 160 acres of lakes, ponds, woodland, scrub and grassland

Whisby Nature Park
Scuba Diving

Do you want to explore underwater world and enjoy the nature beneath the sea

Scuba Diving
Boating & Cruises

Sit back, relax and enjoy the sights of Lincoln and the countryside from a different perspective aboard a 50 - 60 minute guided canal trip

Boating & Cruises
Boxing & Martial Arts

Whether you are a complete beginner looking to take the first steps, an accomplished diver looking for a great club and somewhere to dive

Boxing & Martial Arts
Kayaking & Canoeing

In Lincoln you have options for kayaking and canoeing. In some places, you can hire the boats and all the kit you'll need or join a group

Kayaking & Canoeing
Zoos & Animal farms

Lincoln Reptile and Pet Centre have one of the widest ranges of reptiles and birds

Zoos & Animal farms
Brayford Waterfront

The Brayford Waterfront consists of the city's former inland port (known as the "Pool") and is fed by the River Witham

Brayford Waterfront
Museum of Lincolnshire Life

The museum has built up a collection of over 250,000 objects and visitors can enjoy our wonderful social history collection, with a working Victorian kitchen and printing press

Museum of Lincolnshire Life