Lincoln is a magnificent city with much to offer those who visit. Possessing a stunning architectural heritage centred on its world famous cathedral and castle. If you like a traditional break you will not be disappointed. Lincoln's Roman beginnings and Norman conquests offer the visitor a real insight into the past.

Many tours are on offer including Roman tours, Ghost tours, sightseeing buses and river cruises. For those who enjoy a stroll, wander around the Brayford Pool or Lincoln's old cobbled streets with fine historic buildings, and take a break in one of the many tearooms. Apart from the obvious, other places to visit include; Medieval Bishops Palace, Toy Museum, The Lawn Visitors Centre, Usher Art Gallery, Ellis Mill and the Greyfriars to name a few. Lincoln has many beautiful parks, commons and even a nature reserve for the people of Lincoln and its visitors to enjoy.

You will find Lincoln to be a progressive and vivacious city with excellent shopping, entertainment and leisure facilities, which make it an ideal short break holiday or stop over en route around Britain.

Lincoln is a thriving regional shopping centre, with its main pedestrianised shopping area in the lower city and boasts all main retailers and has the indoor Waterside Centre , in and outdoor markets and only a short walk to the St Marks Retail Park. Walking up Steep Hill will reward you with some very unusual and exotic shops including antique shops, specialist boutiques, craft outlets and galleries. In the uphill Bailgate area more shops offer lace and lingerie, dresses and diamonds, designer clothes and much, much more.

Whether you are looking for top class cuisine or just a takeaway, Lincoln offers plenty of fantastic places to eat, and in the evening Lincoln really comes alive as locals and visitors alike seek out the best eateries and pubs. The city also offers a wealth of excellent international restaurants including Chinese, Indian, French, Italian, Mexican, Spanish Tapas Bar and even a Greek Taverna where patrons are encouraged to smash their plates.

Don't miss out on Lincoln in the evening where the cultural scene and the beautifully floodlit buildings combine to really bring Lincoln to life. For the young at heart Lincoln has a vast amount of lively pubs, live music at venues around the city and the chance to dance the night away in the clubs. If you prefer something more relaxing the Lawn is a venue for classical,

contemporary and popular arts with something happening most nights of the week, or try anything from Shakespeare to pantomime at the Victorian Theatre Royal. The Odeon has a multiplex cinema or you may like to go to one of the Cathedral Concerts.