| The Lincoln skyline is dominated by its | | | | Mary Magdalene was buried. The stars of the |
| magnificent cathedral elevated above the | | | | film, including Tom Hanks, stayed in Lincoln |
| city. This is an ancient city set in the | | | | for the filming and a tour of places they |
| heart of some of England's most green and | | | | frequented is now available. |
| pleasant lands. The city boomed under the | | | | |
| Roman occupation providing good settlements | | | | Lincoln Castle |
| for Roman citizens. There are many Roman | | | | |
| remains including the only roman bridge still | | | | With its 10feet thick walls this castle was |
| used by traffic. | | | | the scene of many battles. King John fought |
| | | | to gain control over his barons here. During |
| The Cathedral | | | | the civil war it was where the Royalists |
| | | | surrendered to the Roundheads. |
| Walk up 'Steep Hill' over ancient cobble | | | | |
| stones, past antique and collector's shops | | | | Inside the walls are two towers and a 14th |
| towards the 'Cathedral Quarter'. Here you | | | | century prison, Cobb Hall, where people were |
| will find Lincoln Cathedral rising towards | | | | publicly executed until 1868. |
| the heavens. | | | | |
| | | | The castle houses one of the original copies |
| The cathedral has taken centuries to build | | | | of the Magna Carta. |
| and undergone many changes. This splendid | | | | |
| example of medieval architecture will simply | | | | The Museum of Lincolnshire Life |
| take your breath away. Its treasures are many | | | | |
| including one of the four remaining copies of | | | | Visit this museum to gain an insight into |
| the original 'Magna Carta' - currently on | | | | social and industrial history of England from |
| loan to Lincoln Castle. | | | | the Elizabethan period to the present day. |
| | | | Amongst the many interesting displays you |
| The arcading was designed by none other than | | | | will be able to view one of the first tanks |
| Sir Christopher Wren. The Cathedral holds | | | | ever made. You will learn about the life of |
| many rare books in 'Wren's Library', | | | | the 'poacher' from exhibits of traditional |
| including first editions of Paradise Lost and | | | | poaching devices. Exhibits showing the |
| Don Quixote. | | | | evolution of agriculture show how the region |
| | | | developed and is still developing around the |
| Here you will see the shrine of St Hugh set | | | | industry. |
| in the beautiful Angel Choir. Bishop Hugh | | | | |
| began the rebuilding of the cathedral in | | | | Spoilt for Choice |
| 1192. | | | | |
| | | | Lincoln has so much to offer you will be |
| The symbol of the city of Lincoln is the | | | | spoilt for choice. As well as all the |
| 'Lincoln Imp' which can be seen sitting on a | | | | historical sites there are parklands and open |
| pillar inside the cathedral. Legend has it | | | | spaces to enjoy a relaxing stroll. Numerous |
| that the imp was sent by Satan to destroy the | | | | cafes, bars and restaurants provide a range |
| cathedral and was turned into stone by an | | | | of menus including some of the favourite |
| angel where it remains until this day. | | | | local food. Enjoy a traditional English tea |
| | | | at one of the tea shops. Visit the annual |
| Recently, the cathedral played host to the | | | | Christmas market for some traditional |
| filming of 'The Da Vinci Codes' which led to | | | | Christmas gifts. Lincoln is a compact city so |
| some claims that here was the place where | | | | everything is accessible on foot. Enjoy! |