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Things to see in Lincoln (United Kingdom): 31 places and when to go
Lincoln is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 31 places in and around it, mainly History (15), Temples (7), Hiking (5). The best known are Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln Castle and Tattershall Castle. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 18. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 53.2109, -0.4527
- Places
- 31 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (15) · Temples (7) · Hiking (5) · Wildlife (4) · Museums and art (3) · Nature (3)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester, 123 km as the crow flies
What to see in Lincoln
The places in and around Lincoln, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Lincoln CathedralCathedral located in Lincoln in England6.1 km
- Lincoln CastleGrade I listed building in Lincolnshire, England, UK6.5 km
- Tattershall CastleCastle in Tattershall, Lincolnshire, England, UK21 km
- Kingerby CastleManor house in Osgodby, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England, UK24 km
- Lincoln Museum, LincolnshireMuseum and gallery in Lincoln, England, United Kingdom6.1 km
- Somerton CastleBuilding in Boothby Graffoe, Lincolnshire, England, UK13 km
- Bardney AbbeyAbbey in Bardney, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England, UK8.0 km
- Doddington Hall, LincolnshireCountry house in Lincolnshire, England, UK13 km
- Newport ArchRemains of a 3rd-century Roman gate in the city of Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, UK6.4 km
- Hospital of the Holy InnocentsMedieval hospital in England6.1 km
- St Hugh's Church, LincolnChurch building in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, UK6.0 km
- Church of St Basil and St Paisios, LincolnChurch building in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, UK6.2 km
- St Leonard's Without13th century church in Lincolnshire, England, UK17 km
- Guildhall and Stonebow, LincolnGrade I listed building in Lincoln, United Kingdom6.2 km
- Viking Way147 mile footpath in England11 km
- All Saints Church, WragbyChurch building in Wragby, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England, UK13 km
- Holy Trinity Church, TattershallGrade I listed church in Tattershall, Lincolnshire, England, UK21 km
- St Margaret's Church, BucknallChurch in Bucknall, Lincolnshire, England, UK13 km
- Stainfield PrioryBenedictine nunnery in Lincolnshire, England, UK8.7 km
- Stixwould PrioryPriory in Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom14 km
- Woodhall Spa Cottage MuseumMuseum in Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom17 km
- E2 European long distance pathWalking path11 km
- ExchequergateGrade I listed building in Lincoln, England6.3 km
- Fossdyke Canal TrailHiking11 km
And the other 7, by what you come to do:
- With kids: Woodside Wildlife Park
- Nature: Monks Wood, Pickering's Meadow, Watts Wood
- Hiking: Spires and Steeples Trail, Stephen Langton Trail
- History: The Old Palace Hotel
When to go to Lincoln
The best time to visit Lincoln is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:49
- FebPossible9:33
- MarPossible11:30
- AprBest time13:42
- MayBest time15:36
- JunBest time16:41
- JulBest time16:14
- AugBest time14:33
- SepBest time12:24
- OctPossible10:15
- NovBetter not8:19
- DecPossible7:18
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 18. In April, 31 of the 31 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Lincoln
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN, Manchester, Greater Manchester), 123 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Newark33 places26 km
- Retford14 places30 km
- Louth13 places35 km
- Grantham19 places38 km
- Boston14 places39 km
- Scunthorpe14 places44 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Lincoln?
The best known: Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln Castle, Tattershall Castle, Kingerby Castle, Lincoln Museum, Lincolnshire. In all, 31 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Lincoln?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 18.
How do you get to Lincoln?
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN), 123 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Lincoln as the destination and these 31 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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