Top 10 things to do in Lincoln

Take a look around the city, there is always something to see or do

01 Lincoln Cathedral

1,000 years old/Culture/Historic/Filming location

The Cathedral is one of the finest medieval buildings in Europe and has provided the set for hit films including The Da Vinci Code and Young Victoria.

02 Galleries and museums

Arts/Culture/Heritage

There are specialist art galleries and museums in the city which attract high-profile artists and exhibitions – often with free entry.

Lincoln Performing Arts Centre hosts a variety of performing arts and events including comedy, ballet, contemporary dance and classical music.

03 Sports, Teams & Societies

Make friends/Keep fit/Find a hobby/Gain a new skill

From Drama to Trampolining and American Football to Orchestra – join in, have some fun and make friends.

04 Lincoln Bailgate and Steep Hill

Shopping/Socialising/Culture/Eat Out

A tourist hotspot for thousands every year, Lincoln’s Bailgate and Steep Hill are like a step back in history, with cobbled streets and boutiques, pubs, bars and restaurants.

05 Sport and Leisure

Keep fit and active/Make friends/Explore Lincolnshire

Sign up to one of the city’s sports and leisure centres, including the University’s which is located on-campus. Or why not take a walk along some of Lincolnshire’s beautiful coastline and nature trails.

06 Odeon Cinema

Box Office/Latest releases/Socialise

A nine-screen cinema showing all the latest box office hits is conveniently just across the water from the University’s main campus.

07 Theatre

Comedy/Poetry/Play/Musical/Dance

Contemporary, classical, musical, poetic, or comic, whatever performance you fancy, Lincoln’s on-campus Performing Arts Centre, Lincoln Drill Hall, and the Theatre Royal have a wide variety to entertain.

08 Ghost Walks

Heritage/History/Tours/Sites of interest

Join a ghost walk around historic Lincoln and hear tales of the city’s unexplained myths.

09 Engine Shed and Tower Bars

Live music/Events/Bars/Situated on-campus

Head down to your Students’ Union venue, where you can socialise with friends, see a gig, go to one of the student nights, relax in front of the wide-screen television, have something to eat, and more.

10 River Cruise

Scenic/Relaxing/Interesting/Enjoy the sights

A double-decker 80-seat boat operates out of the Marina and will take you on a trip down the river to the Pyewipe Inn and back.