Things To Do in Lincoln

Situated a short walk from the Carholme Golf Course and with the Park Riding Stables only a few hundred yards away, The Ivory Guest House is ideally situated in Lincoln. A number of well trodden walks around West Common are also easily accessible from our location

For some other exciting ideas of things to do in Lincoln, have a look at the list below!

Lincoln's Famous Ghost Walks
Wed to Sat. Starts outside the Cathedral @ 7pm
01522 874056
www.lincolnhistorywalks.co.uk

Lincoln Farmers Markets
These take place in Castle Square & City Square on a regular basis.
01522 545233

Lincoln Cathedral
Open all year. One of the finest Medieval buildings in Europe
Film Set for part of The Da Vinci Code to be released in 2006
01522 544544
www.lincolncathedral.com

The Collection Art & Archaeology Lincoln
Open all year. A fabulous new free to enter attraction. Roman mosaic,
Bronze Age gold bracelets & much more. Usher Gallery with ever changing
exhibitions of art, watches, clocks, Paintings by De Wint.
01522 550990
www.thecollection.lincolnmuseum

Theatre Royal Lincoln
Ballet, opera, drama, comedy, pantomime & much more.
01522 511113
www.theatreroyallincoln.com

Lincoln Medieval Bishop's Palace
A fascinating site with the most northerly facing vineyard & a millennium garden
01522 527468
www.english-heritage.org.uk

Museum of Lincolnshire Life (Open All Year)
Situated in an old barracks built for the Loyal North Lincoln Militia in 1857
Collections cover all aspects of Lincolnshire Life. Has a range of temporary
exhibitions. Very Child friendly. Don't forget to look up & see the fascinating
Ceiling when you pay your entrance.
01522 528448
www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/museumoflincolnshirelife

Lincolnshire Archives
Offer a genealogical & information service for researching family history of those
born in Lincolnshire. Copies of documents can be ordered. Five minutes walk from the Hillcrest Hotel.
01522 526204
www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/archives

Lincoln Guildhall
The official home of the Mayor & houses the City's fine collection of insignia.
Including a King Richard 2nd sword. Tours Friday & Saturdays.
01522 873507
www.lincoln.gov.uk

Lincolnshire Road Transport Museum (Open May to Oct.)
1920's to 1980's mostly vehicles with a strong association with Lincolnshire.
Great Fun.
01522 500566

Lincoln Castle (Open all Year)
Not a ruin, large grass area, towers to walk up, battlements to walk around.
Great Views over the City. Prisoners Chapel not to be missed. A great day out for the family.
01522 511068
www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/lincolncastle

Lincoln Arboretum (Open all year)
Re-opened in Sept 2003 after a 3 million restoration. Play area, good walking surface, Cast Iron Folly painted in the original colours of Victorian times. A great garden space for all in the middle of the City.
www.lincoln.gov.uk

Lincoln Drill Hall
Opened in 2004 & is a new multi purpose arts & community venue. Great concerts & music events. Do look at their calendar of events.
01522 873894
www.lincolndrillhall.com

Doddington Hall
An Elizabethan Mansion by renowned architect Robert Smythson. The hall stands as it was completed in 1600. Six acres of romantic gardens to walk around.
01522 694308
www.doddingtonhall.com

Whisby Natural World
Enjoy a series of contemporary displays in the exhibition hall. Café with great views. Walks in 375 acres of lakes, woodland, ponds & grassland. Great for Children.
01522 688868
www.naturalworldcentre.com

The Wragby Maze
A hedge maze, garden games, picnic area & garden for all ages to enjoy.
01673 857372
www.amazing-conifers.com

The Lawn with the Joseph Banks Glass House
Live entertainment and events
01522 568080
www.thelawninlincoln.co.uk

Lincolnshire Showground
Events taking place all through the year
01522 522900
www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk

Mrs Smith's Cottage Navenby
A time capsule. Mrs Hilda Smith lived here for 102 years & with only minor changes when the council condemned it as unsuitable for her to live in. The ladder to the bedrooms is still in place. A fascination experience.
01529 414294
www.oden.co.uk/mrssmith/

More Tourist Information can be found at:
www.visitlincolnshire.com or www.visitbritain.com.