Lincolnshire Tourist Guide

Places to visit in Lincolnshire

There are many places to visit in Lincolnshire, one being the historic capital of the county, Lincoln.

As you approach, the city, crowned by its magnificent cathedral, seems to grow out of the flat lands surrounding it.

The main Ring road gives excellent access to whichever side of the city you need to enter by. Once there, the visitor will find there is so much to see and do – aside from shopping, eating out or visiting a friendly pub, there are plenty of interesting historical sites well worth a look.

If you are looking for places to visit in Lincolnshire one place not to miss is the cathedral is most definitely worth seeing, as is nearby Lincoln Castle. William the Conqueror built the original Lincoln Castle in 1068 in the south- west corner of the then crumbling Roman walls at the top of the hill. While the castle has been besieged several times over the years, in 900 years it has been used as a court and a prison

Visitors can also enjoy a boat trip on the river Witham and the Fossdyke Roman canal around historic Lincoln. The Museum of Lincolnshire Life is the county’s largest museum of social history, and the Jews House on Steep Hill, now a restaurant, is amongst the finest example of early architecture in the country.

Places to visit also include the popular family amusement attractions at seaside resorts Cleethorpes, Skegness, Ingoldmells, Chapel St Leonards and Mablethorpe, a trip along the magnificent coastline is well worth the effort. You can stop off at sleepy towns and hamlets, or drive through the Wolds, with its fine market towns and its popularity for walking and cycling activities.

Or perhaps you might consider visiting one of the many antique centres dotted around the county for which it has become world-renown. There are also many heritage sites of interest throughout the county.

Lincolnshire also has a very strong RAF heritage, and many of the airfields are world famous - the Red Arrows are based at RAF Scampton near Lincoln, and the famous 617 Squadron - the Dambusters - were first formed at RAF Scampton. It was from here that Wing Commander Guy Gibson, in Operation Chastise, led the attack on the dams in the Ruhr Valley during World War II.

The fishing port of Grimsby is in the North East of the county, and while the fishing fleets are not what they once were, the legacy and heritage of this major industry is still very much in evidence.

A trip to Hessle and the banks of the Humber River means a look at the very impressive and fifth-largest single-span suspension bridge in the world, the Humber Bridge, which connects North Lincolnshire to the East Riding of Yorkshire. Remember to take your camera!

Other interesting locations include Woolsthorpe Manor, near Grantham, the house where Isaac Newton worked, is managed by the National Trust and is one of their conservation, heritage and learning sites. Fans of literature can also racing the roots of Alfred Lord Tennyson, poet laureate, who was born in Somersby. And for nature lovers, the South east of the county is predominantly fenland, giving homes to many species of bird.

Click here to view places to visit in Lincolnshire.

Looking for accommodation in Skegness?

The majority of accommodation in Skegness comprises of smaller family-run hotels and guesthouses, offering bed and breakfast with the option of an evening meal. Many feature a fully-licensed bar.

There can be no doubt that as a seaside resort offers a wide range of quality guesthouses. Standards, quality and prices will be very dependent on the services and facilities that are on offer at any individual establishment, but there are places to stay at a price to suit all tastes and budgets.

Many guesthouses are very much like small hotels, the only real difference being that guesthouses tend to be generally smaller with fewer bedrooms and in-house facilities than those offered by larger hotels. However, wherever you choose to stay, you can rest assured that you will receive excellent quality and a genuine heartwarming welcome from professional, family-orientated hosts who have been in the business for many years. 

If you are seeking the freedom to decide what and when to do yourself without the constraints of formally-arranged mealtimes, self-catering accommodation in Skegness could be the ideal solution for your stay. There are numerous restaurants, cafes and bars you can visit, offering a vast array of cuisines from around the world. 

Self-catering varies from intimate studio apartments, suitable for use as a base, to quality apartments and holiday chalets suitable for the family. Many are open all year round, providing the perfect alternative to formal lodgings. 

The outlying areas surrounding the centre lend themselves extremely well to a caravan holiday break, with a varied choice between quite coastal hideaways or being in the centre of all the holiday time action. The choice if yours! All venues hold one thing in common – quality, hospitality and service. It is no wonder that the caravan parks on the coast are often termed as amongst the best in the country.

It is also seen as a great location for the more adventurous who might consider a break under canvas. The camps sites just outside the town at Ingoldmells with its adjacent nightlife, or Croft and Wainfleet set in rural Lincolnshire, again, provides the visitor with a choice between bustling commerciality or tranquil countryside.

Wherever you decide to stay in the area, expect a warm Lincolnshire welcome. And if you are part of a group, depending on when you visit, you may even be able to avail of a special price package.

 

Click here for details of accommodation in Skegness