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The 9 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in Lincoln, England
Discover the best top things to do in Lincoln, United Kingdom including Lincoln Guildhall, International Bomber Command Centre, Ellis Windmill, Bardney Heritage Centre, Jew's House, Newport Arch, Temple Gardens, Washingborough Railway Station, St.Botolph's Church.
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1. Lincoln Guildhall
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5.0 based on 230 reviews
The Guildhall is the "official home" of the Mayor and occupies the whole of the second floor of the Stonebow. Access to this historic building is via the large double oak doors on the East Wing of the building on Saltergate and is of 15th and 16th century. On a visit you can walk through the Council Chamber, sit in the Mayor's chair and hear some of the tales of years gone by. The tour includes the old debtors prison which now houses some of the finest regalia in England beneath. Whilst in the Civic Insignia room, view the Royal Sword given to the City by Richard II, and the Mayor's Mace dated 1660, originally a defensive fighting weapon, but now carried before the Mayor on ceremonial occasions. See several chains of office, as well as the unique Mayor's posy ring which is only worn on two occasions: when being married to the City at the Annual Meeting and on the Mayor's "official" birthday a custom dating back to 1852. Read the many Royal Charters, the oldest granted by King Henry II (circa 1157) and the latest given in 1974 by Queen Elizabeth II. Also, the Guildhall's impressive Council Chamber is still used today for Full Council meetings. The Guildhall allows you to step back in time and view it's unique and historic building, as well as many significant items on display.
Reviewed By metcalfe32017 - Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom
Very engaging and informative guided tour of Lincoln's Guildhall, including it's hidden treasures. The guide, Richard, has a remarkable breadth of knowledge about the history of Lincoln and it's governance through the ages. Well worth a visit.
2. International Bomber Command Centre
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5.0 based on 737 reviews
The award winning IBCC opened to the public for the first time on the 30th January 2018. The site includes the one of the UK's tallest War Memorials, The Spire, which stands out on Lincoln's skyline at 31.09m tall, the same height as the wingspan of a Lancaster Bomber. The Spire is surrounded by curved walls which carry the names of 57,871 men and women who gave their lives whilst in the service of Bomber Command during WW2. The Spire is set in 10 acres of landscaped peace gardens, one which represents Lincolnshire's contribution to the war and one that recognizes the involvement of 62 nations in Bomber Command. The Chadwick Centre provides all our visitor facilities and hosts three exhibition galleries covering our core themes of Recognition, Remembrance and Reconciliation. There is also an education suite and facilities for corporate hospitality. Children's trails and craft sessions available. The site is free to visit but tickets are needed to gain access to the Exhibition.
Reviewed By earthtravelller
Spent nearly the whole day here exploring the excellent interactive displays which really brought history to life and walking in the peace garden and up to the memorial spire and walls with a fabulous view over Lincoln. Staff were so friendly and knowledgeable Lovely café with excellent food High quality gift shop Very well set out site A very fitting tribute to all those who served in Bomber Command in any role
3. Ellis Windmill
4. Bardney Heritage Centre
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4.5 based on 96 reviews
We are a private museum within the village of Bardney with Bed & Breakfast, Cycle Hire, Fish & Chips and an in House Café.
Reviewed By michaelhW5947ER - Worksop, United Kingdom
Visited here a few times-interesting place lots of memorabilia with a railway theme as its part of the old station. Called yesterday for their regular Fish and Chips Friday evenings (5-7.30). The fish and chips are fabulous, and cooked in a proper fish and chip shop range in an old railway guards van by the statiin platform. Fresh fish, proper light batter, excellent chips (mushy peas/curry sauce if you want extras) all for around £7.50, and you can also have a pint of local real ale on tap!! An excellent place, thoroughly recommended. Barry the owner is also great chat with and welcomes everyone. A must do!!
5. Jew's House
6. Newport Arch
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4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By AnneBrittingOleson
The arch was just beyond my hotel atop the hill in Lincoln. It's had a close shave or two, having been nearly destroyed by a lorry and come this close to being demolished because of that. But it was saved!
7. Temple Gardens
8. Washingborough Railway Station
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
9. St.Botolph's Church
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4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By xyjason - Biggleswade, United Kingdom
St Botolph's is the second finest place of worship in the county after the Cathedral. It is a spectacular church with one of the tallest towers that is only for the fitter folk to attempt its several hundred steps, but the views across the County are well worth the marathon effort. There is a model of the Mayflower presented by the folk of Boston America as the ship was built locally (the Vauxhall shipyard) and many of the passengers were from Lincolnshire (there are small headstones in the grounds). There is a decent little shop where you register to go up the tower and a good cafe which houses memorials to some of the counties great explorers Mathew Flinders (whose statue has pride of place outside of St Pauls Cathedral Melbourne) and Sir Joseph Banks one of England's most intrepid plant collectors amongst others. If you visit Boston this is the one must see.
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