From a week away or just for a daycation, Lincoln is the perfect family-friendly destination this summer. Lincoln offers many quirky ways to explore the city which are perfect for a family day out. See the iconic Cathedral from the top deck of a bus tour, or perhaps whilst hunting for a trail of imp sculptures around the city centre. With a host of outdoor activities to ease visitors into the city after months of social distancing, Lincoln is ideal for those who are slightly more cautious about travelling.

The Lincoln Imp Trail – until 8th September  

Explore the historic sights of Lincoln’s centre by following a trail of 30 colourful imp sculptures. Created by a mix of amateur and professional artists from Lincoln and beyond, the Imp Trail offers visitors an interactive way to sight-see. The self-guided, outdoor tour allows families to discover Lincoln at their own pace, taking time along the way to visit key sites of the heritage city.  

The sculpture trail will run throughout the summer until 8th September 2021 across Lincoln's city centre and highlights the historic city in all its glory. The imps will gather for their goodbye event at Lincoln Castle before being auctioned to raise money for St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice on 1st October 2021 at Lincoln Cathedral. For more information, please visit: www.visitlincoln.com/whats-on/lincoln-imp-trail  

 
Lincoln Sightseeing Bus Tour – until 30th September  

Discover the history of Lincoln whilst on top of the Tour Lincoln, the open-top sightseeing bus. New for this summer, the bus will allow history to be brought to life, with live commentary from the tour guides. Find out about its diverse history, from the Magna Carta and the iconic Castle and Cathedral to its role as an aviation centre in the World Wars. The tour lasts just under an hour and stops at the main attractions of Lincoln, as well as Brayford Waterfront and the High Street.  

The Open Top Tour Bus runs until the 30th September 2021, with departures hourly from 10:30 to 3:30pm. For more information, please visit: https://www.visitlincoln.com/things-to-do/bus-tour-lincoln 

Treasure Trail  

Explore Lincoln’s Cathedral Quarter on the self-guided mystery Treasure Trail. This self-guided tour allows visitors to discover Lincoln’s past in a fun way, all whilst solving different clues. As an independent tour, participants can go at their own pace, which is perfect for larger groups. Trail booklets are available for £9.99 and are made to be shared between 4-5 people. 

For more information, please visit: https://www.visitlincoln.com/things-to-do/lincoln-mystery-treasure-trail 

Refresh Lincoln – until 4th September 

Explore a city-wide installation that shares words from young residents of Lincoln. Inspired by the frustrations of lockdown, local young people have created work that depicts their feelings of isolation. Earlier in the year, Zest Theatre led 34 workshops with over 800 young people aged between 9 – 21, creating a space for them to reflect upon the last year. The workshops have resulted in over 600 quotes demonstrating their ideas. The quotes have been transformed into 80 vibrant works of art, found across Lincoln’s city centre. Refresh Lincoln is a celebration of youthful creativity found in the city’s young people.  

Refresh Lincoln runs until 4th September. For more information, please visit: https://www.visitlincoln.com/whats-on/refresh-lincoln 

Accommodation & Getting There  

From luxury hotel rooms, self-contained holiday homes, glamping sites and B&Bs, there is a wide range of accommodations to suit all tastes in Lincoln.  

For those looking to stay slightly outside of the city, The Branston Moor Campsite is accessible from Lincoln city centre and welcomes guests to enjoy the beautiful countryside of Lincoln. The pitch fee starts at £12 for an electric pitch, £10 for non-electric. 

Newly opened in 2020, Hanworth Country Park is the perfect accommodation to suit all budgets and holiday styles. Choose from camping, static caravans, motorhome pitches, or a luxury lodge, depending on what is preferable for your family. All accommodations benefit from the on-site trim–trail, family-friendly coffee shop serving locally sourced food, and the country park’s fishing lake. Rates for tent pitches start from £15 per night. 

Lincoln’s Cathedral View Guest House is a beautiful, Grade II listed property, that dates to the 12th century. Named due to its proximity to the iconic Lincoln Cathedral, the Cathedral View Guest House boasts a stunning view of the city’s historic skyline. Due to the age of the building, each room differs, offering guests a unique experience every time they visit.  Prices start from £87.50 for a double room per night, which includes breakfast.  

Find out more about accommodation here. 

Via the LNER railway line, Lincoln is just a 1 hour and 55-minute trip away from London King’s Cross. Trains depart every two hours. Tickets start from £36 for a day return. 

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For further information on Visit Lincoln: www.visitlincoln.com.  

For further information on The Cornhill Quarter: www.cornhillquarter.co.uk 

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