Lincoln is a town in Lincolnshire, England, famous for its cathedral and castle. If you are thinking to fly to Lincoln, there are three closest airports: Robin Hood Airport in Yorkshire, Humberside Airport in North Lincolnshire and East Midlands Airport in Leicestershire. From each airport, you can car hire and drive to Lincoln. There is also the possibility of car hire in Lincoln. Most probably you will need a car during your stay in Lincoln, if you want to visit all the attractions around the city.
The first things to see in Lincoln is the Cathedral, which was for 200 years the tallest building in the world, and the Lincoln Castle, built by William the Conquerer in 1068, where you can see a copy of the Magna Carta. The Steep Hill is the perfect place for a walk and offers a great view over the city, but do not miss The Lawn, a former psychiatric hospital, the Roman remains and the Ellis Mill, built in 1798, but still functional, or the Medieval Bishops’ Palace.
With a car hire in Lincoln, you can visit the many historical sites in the city, which includes a Jew’s Court, a medieval synagogue, and a Jew’s House. These are all one of the oldest houses in the entire England.
If you like shopping, you will find many independent boutiques and stores in Lincoln, but also markets and local producers, artists and handmade crafts. For relaxing times and walks, choose the Fossdyke Canal Trail, which offers visitors quite moments and pleasant views.
A holiday or a visit in Lincoln can offer you much more than you imagined, because the city is in the center of an area with many attractions. You can explore the nearby cities and some other incredible attractions if you car hire. Do not miss Sheffield, just an hour away from Lincoln, where you can see the Graves Art Gallery, Cupola Gallery, S1 Artspace and Millennium Gallery. Close to it you can find the Winter Garden, an incredible house with more than 2.000 species of flowers and plants from all around the world.
Car hire in Lincoln and do not miss the opportunity to travel to Leeds, a vibrant city with a great shopping diversity and incredible night life. You can visit the Thackray Museum and the Meanwood Valley Urban Farm, or the Tropical World, for a day full of fun.