mudgie49 401 Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 I often take a trip out to Southwell - courtesy of my bus pass. First thing I do when I arrive at the historic town is take a walk up through the twitchell to the local Co-op. In there, I'll buy sandwiches and fruit, plus a couple of cans of something - normally Gin and Tonic. Then I'll make my way to the Minster, choose a pew in the grounds. I'll enjoy my meal, read a little and then go take a look around the Minster and consider the wonderful gargoyles and architecture of this beautiful, historic church - both inside and out. Afterwards, I'll normally visit the library - love libraries; how civilized of the place to provide a drinks making machine now. Oh, and then after the library I'll visit the antique shops - take a browse round. Take a trip to Lincoln Jackson,the cathedral is an amazing structure to walk around inside and out. If you take the pedestrian route,up the steep hill from the town,be sure not to hit the 'gin and tonic' till you reach the top. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,635 Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Whilst in Lincoln don't forget to pay a visit to the Lincolnshire Life Museum in the old barracks on Burton road, similar to the Brewhouse yard museum in Nottingham with all the old style shops and house rooms done out in the late 1800's decor,plus all the old agricultural machinery from way back, also on the plus side is it's FREE with FREE parking Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Visiting Lincoln? Always park at the bottom end of town and walk up to the Cathedral area. Save the easy downhill walk for the last part of your visit. As you go up the hill towards the Cathedral, visit 'The Jews House' on the left. Its like a local history society. There is also a nice Indian that does good lunches, also on the left. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 23 Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 I don't tend to bother with the lower part of town when visiting Lincoln, it's just the same shops as anywhere else. I park up behind the Cathedral area and tend to stay up there and along Steep Hill. Brayford Pool is worth a visit though. Have to agree with Rog's words about the Lincolnshire Life Museum. Visited there for the first time time summer and thoroughly enjoyed it. A great little free facility. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 I tend not to stop at all when in Lincoln, I have my chauffeur drive straight through and take me between RAFs Scampton and Waddington..............................(Cheers Rog ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trickymicky 57 Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 We went to Lincoln yesterday. Theres usually somewhere to park for free at the top,near Bailgate,so we start there and go down Steep Hill,although sometimes we turn right part way down on to Michaelgate, just to confirm that the ugliest new build in Lincoln is still there. I can only assume that the owner had some friends in planning. Coming back up steep hill,after lunch in the Royal William IV, on Brayford Waterfront was a challenge though,and at one point a chap with a walking stick was making better progress than me.Great place though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 As stated, went over to Lincoln this week. There is a drunk problem down the bottom end certainly. The houses at Sincil Bank are now bed sits an the area is not a good one. Lincoln itself remains an impressive city. Hope the can get rid of the street beggars tho! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 23 Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 I can recommend this place for a nice pub lunch. It's towards the top of Steep Hill: The Wig and Mitre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackson 301 Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 Reading about all the interesting things available within the City of Lincoln, I've decided that I'm going to take my grandchildren for a visit this coming weekend. It's been such a long time since I visited the Cathedral: Amazing Architecture and such a History. My grandson was awarded top place in his recent History exam, so I am sure he will appreciate a visit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 23 Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 Try booking a roof tour of Lincoln Cathedral, fantastic. http://lincolncathedral.com/visit-us/tours/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackson 301 Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 Thankyou very much Stu for the information; you are very kind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 Behind some of the pillars you can see graffiti scribed into the stone by medieval people. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 23 Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 The beams up in the roof are made of timber from Sherwood Forest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackson 301 Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 S'Wonderful this information before I'm even there! - Thanks Fellas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trickymicky 57 Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 The Grand kids will enjoy the olde worlde sweet shop lower down steep hill thats for sure. Theres a picture of mick2me on a chocolate tin in the window.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackson 301 Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 Seriously now! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor S 2,003 Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 Acclamation reversed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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dgbrit 258 Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 See if you can find the Lincoln Imp in the cathedral take a pic if you can find it There are 365 steps up to the roof By the way i went down steep hill on rollerskates. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
piggy and babs 544 Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 athough one of my sisters lives just on the outskirts of lincoln a small village called cherry willingham i have only every been to lincoln forxmas market and for bike fest keep saying i am going for the day as lincoln is one of places you can get mobility scooter hire but i think its at the bottom of the hill.but i will do it one day when its not so busyused to love the christmas market but it too much for me to walk round know and too busy to get scooter round eaisly so we not been last two years Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mudgie49 401 Posted June 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 When was that Derek,last year?. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,877 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Whilst in Lincoln don't forget to pay a visit to the Lincolnshire Life Museum in the old barracks on Burton road, similar to the Brewhouse yard museum in Nottingham with all the old style shops and house rooms done out in the late 1800's decor,plus all the old agricultural machinery from way back, also on the plus side is it's FREE with FREE parking Rog Yes Rog very interesting, Cafe is good too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 After visiting the museum walk down Burton Road for 200 yards & you will find the best "chippy" in Lincoln. The Burton Road Fish & Chip Restaurant, smashing ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 When I ever go to Lincoln(2 or 3 times a year ) I always head towards the cathedral area. There are plenty of s/h bookshops & antique shops for me to look round. + guess what a nice pub or two. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Looks Good http://www.burtonroadchippy.co.uk/ https://plus.google....out?gl=uk&hl=en Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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