Tourist Information Lincoln

Please find below a collection of the most important tourist places and events in Lincoln, including the Lincoln Christmas Market, 10k, Lincoln Cathedral and Castle. Each section has further links to other informations sources which we cannot guarantee, but please feel free to look around and if there is anything else we can help with please let us know.

Main Attractions in Lincoln

From the historic buildings of Bailgate, Lincoln, you will find Lincoln Castle and Lincoln Cathedral. We are only 200m from the Castle Square which is the entrance to both our cities greatest buildings and attractions.  The hotel is just behind the Bishops Palace.

The Collection is a wonderful Art and Archaeology Museum and Gallery, located just 100m from our front door.

Steep Hill - The best Street in Britain 2012 - We are located right on it. In fact we are in the perfect location for your stay in Lincoln, as we are the best located Cathedral quarter hotel to the city's Shopping area, just a 200m walk down the hill to the start of the shops.


The Lonely Planet recently described Lincoln as 'no longer a sleepy backwater', and they're right. Lincoln is a historic city with a vibrant and contemporary edge that adds an exciting dimension to the city.

An ideal destination for a city break, Lincoln offers an experience rich in history combined with independent boutique shopping, great arts and culture and a wealth of places to eat and drink.

The city is easily walkable for visitors with good mobility - the main shopping and tourist area stretches from St Marks Shopping centre in the south up to the Cathedral Quarter / Bailgate - known locally as 'Uphill'.

Steep Hill, voted Britain's Great Street 2012 connects 'downhill' and 'uphill' Lincoln. Yes it is steep as its name suggests, but well worth the walk!  the prefect place to stay.

​The view up Steep Hill by The rest. The Best Street in Britain 2012.

​The view up Steep Hill by The rest. The Best Street in Britain 2012.


The Rest | Lincoln Tourist Information

Visitors to Lincoln can see all the local information in one place with links to recreation and events.

55a Steep Hill, Lincoln, LN2 1LR Lincoln Cathedral and Castle quarter