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The Great Britain Guide

Museums · East Midlands

Lincoln, England

Also known as: Lincoln

In or near Lincoln.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

Lincoln, England — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Swans and boats beneath the Empowerment Sculpture - geograph.org.uk - 2872376

Graham Hogg — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Lincoln · 0.3 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Lincoln, England is a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.

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Place summary

Lincoln, England, is home to a museum that showcases the region's rich history and culture. Located in the East Midlands, the museum features a variety of exhibits that reflect the local heritage.

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Background

Visiting

sculpture]] The city is a tourist centre for visitors to historic buildings that include the cathedral, the castle and the medieval Bishop's Palace. The Collection, of which the Usher Gallery is now part, is an important attraction, partly in a purpose-built venue. It currently contains over 2,000,000 objects, and was one of the four finalists for the 2006 Gulbenkian Prize. Any material from official archaeological excavations in Lincolnshire is eventually deposited there. Other attractions include the Museum of Lincolnshire Life and the International Bomber Command Centre. ]] From 1982 until 2022, the annual Lincoln Christmas Market was held over four days in early December in and around…

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Coordinates
53.2283, -0.5389
County
Lincolnshire
District
Lincoln
Parish
Lincoln, unparished area
Postcode
LN5 7ET
Parliamentary constituency
Lincoln
Nearest railway station
Lincoln0.3 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Swans and boats beneath the Empowerment Sculpture - geograph.org.uk - 2872376📷 4

Public art & sculpture · East Midlands

Empowerment (sculpture)

Empowerment is a public sculpture in the centre of the city of Lincoln in England. Designed by the artist Stephen Broadbent, sponsored by Alstom UK Ltd, Lincoln Co-operative Society, and other Lincoln

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Swans and boats beneath the Empowerment Sculpture - geograph.org.uk - 2872376📷 4

Public art & sculpture · East Midlands

Empowerment

Empowerment in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

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St. Swithin's Church, Lincoln📷 3

Historic churches · East Midlands

St. Swithin's Church, Lincoln

St. Swithin's Church, Lincoln — church in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, UK.

Freestswithinslincoln.org.uk
Temporary bridge, Waterside North to South, Lincoln - geograph.org.uk - 7728644📷 5

Literary houses · East Midlands

Thorngate

Thorngate — a literary house museum in england east midlands.

Saint Swithin's church, Lincoln - geograph.org.uk - 8018528📷 5

Theatres · East Midlands

Cannon Lincoln

Cannon Lincoln — a cinema heritage in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

👶cannonlincoln.com
34 and 35 Sincil Street, Lincoln - geograph.org.uk - 7392290📷 4

Gardens · East Midlands

Market Building

Market Building — a garden in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Lincoln, England

Places to stay

Waterside South - geograph.org.uk - 431839📷 5

Hostels · East Midlands

Doughty's Court

Doughty's Court — a hostel in england east midlands.

Lincoln Baptist Church, St Rumbold's Street - geograph.org.uk - 8013403📷 5

Hostels · East Midlands

YMCA

YMCA — a hostel in england east midlands.

Virginia Creeper, Ventnor Terrace - geograph.org.uk - 5938258📷 5

Hotels · East Midlands

The Old Palace Lodge

The Old Palace Lodge — a hotel in england east midlands.

theoldpalace.org
The Horse and Groom on Carholme Road, Lincoln - geograph.org.uk - 6231831📷 7

Hotels · East Midlands

DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln

DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln — a hotel in england east midlands. 4-star. Brand: DoubleTree.

hilton.com
Eastgate - geograph.org.uk - 2156942📷 5

B&Bs · East Midlands

Cathedral View Guest House

Cathedral View Guest House — a bed-and-breakfast in england east midlands.

cathedralviewlincoln.co.uk
A view north along Bailgate in Lincoln - geograph.org.uk - 7270977📷 5

Hotels · East Midlands

Bail House Hotel

Bail House Hotel — a hotel in england east midlands.

Places to eat & drink

High Street, Lincoln - geograph.org.uk - 6723989📷 5

Cafés · East Midlands

Madame Waffle

Madame Waffle — a café in england east midlands.

madamewaffle.co.uk
Water Lane side of Red Five bar - geograph.org.uk - 6369888📷 5

Cafés · East Midlands

Little Lincoln Cafe

Little Lincoln Cafe — a café in england east midlands.

littlelincoln.co.uk
The Cardinal's Hat - geograph.org.uk - 3364501📷 5

Historic pubs · East Midlands

268, High Street

268, High Street in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

Lincoln, 1983, Bailgate - geograph.org.uk - 4271154📷 5

Restaurants · East Midlands

Cafe Zoot

Cafe Zoot — a restaurant in england east midlands.

cafezoot.co.uk
Steampunk festival in Lincoln 2014 - Photo 23 - geograph.org.uk - 4169431📷 5

Restaurants · East Midlands

Gino's

Gino's — a restaurant in england east midlands.

Eastgate - geograph.org.uk - 2156942📷 7

Restaurants · East Midlands

Saffron

Saffron — a restaurant in england east midlands.

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Museums · East Midlands

Stamford Town Hall

Stamford Town Hall — building in Stamford, Lincolnshire, England, UK.

👶stamfordtowncouncil.gov.uk
Station Road - geograph.org.uk - 8150760📷 5

Museums · East Midlands

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Museums · East Midlands

Octavia Hill Birthplace Museum

Octavia Hill Birthplace Museum — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.

👶nationaltrust.org.uk
Thermionic Valve - geograph.org.uk - 7514762📷 5

Museums · East Midlands

Museum of Technology

Museum of Technology — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.

👶museumoftechnology.org.uk

Frequently asked questions

Where is Lincoln, England?
Lincoln, England is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LN5 7ET), in the parish of Lincoln, unparished area.
What is Lincoln, England?
Lincoln, England — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Lincoln, England?
The nearest railway station is Lincoln, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LN5 7ET.
Who owns Lincoln, England?
Lincoln, England is owned by City of Lincoln Council.
How do I get to Lincoln, England?
The nearest railway station is Lincoln, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LN5 7ET.