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Lincoln, England

Lincoln is a cathedral city and district in Lincolnshire, England, of which it is the county town. In the 2021 census, the city's district had a population of 103,813.

Type CityPopulation 103,813

Why go

  • Cathedral city in Lincolnshire, England.
  • Served by RAF Waddington (WTN).

History

Lincoln is a cathedral city and district in Lincolnshire, England, of which it is the county town. In the 2021 census, the city's district had a population of 103,813. The 2021 census gave the urban area of Lincoln, including Bracebridge Heath, North Hykeham, South Hykeham and Waddington, a recorded population of 127,540.

Restaurants & places to go

Asda Café
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-24:00; Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 10:00-16:00 Features: takeaway · Newark Road, Lincoln, LN6 8JY · storelocator.asda.com
Indoor
McDonald's
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 00:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · Newark Road, Lincoln, LN6 9UJ · mcdonalds.com
Indoor
Papa John's
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 415-416 High Street, Lincoln, LN5 8HX · papajohns.co.uk
Indoor
Pizza Hut
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-23:00 Features: delivery · 68-70 West Parade, Lincoln, LN1 1JX · pizzahut.co.uk
Indoor
Subway
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-19:00 Features: takeaway · Lincoln, LN1 2ZR · restaurants.subway.com
Indoor
Mowgli Street Food
Indian, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 234 High Street, Lincoln, LN2 1AT · mowglistreetfood.com
Indoor
Caffè Nero
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-18:30; Sa 07:00-19:00; Su 08:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 153 High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7AA · caffenero.com
Indoor
Nando's
Chicken, Portuguese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 8 Brayford Wharf North, Lincoln, LN1 1YX · nandos.co.uk
Indoor

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Airports

Wickenby Aerodrome 9.8 mi to the centre
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, ENG, GB
Outdoor
Sturgate Airfield 12 mi to the centre
Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, ENG, GB
Outdoor
South Hykeham Airfield 4.9 mi to the centre
South Hykeham, Lincolnshire, ENG, GB
Outdoor
Blackmoor Farm Airstrip 5.5 mi to the centre
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, ENG, GB
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Lincoln, England
Lincoln, England
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is RAF Waddington (WTN); 25 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lincoln, England. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National Rail
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Megabus UK
Intercity coach
National Express
Intercity coach