Lincoln is the capital city in Lincolnshire. Its fuelling economy is predominantly commerce, farming, tourism and public administration however, near the end of the twentieth century, the city saw a huge decline in heavy industry and this was a reflection of Britain’s economic situation at the time.

New Suburban areas were constructed in 1945, following the war and in recent years Lincoln has expanded its retail sector with the view to keep the economy boosting through shopping, especially with competitors surrounding the area such as Nottingham and Sheffield.

The City’s main indoor shopping centre is Waterside Shopping Centre to be found in the city centre, close to the River Witham which enables the centre to have quite a specific and special location. It has all the top end retailers including Topshop, Oasis, New Look and many more. You can also try the shopping centre’s café and food chains such as Café Select and Burger King.

For a more cultural experience of Lincoln, visitors can go to the Cathedral Quarter which encompasses the history behind the city and its heritage. The cathedral itself has a large spire above the crossing tower that is 525ft high and is in fact the tallest in all of Europe.

Also worth a visit is The Medieval Bishop Palace, neighbouring the cathedral. From here you can see the beauty of the ancient city through its breath taking landscape as the palace itself was once considered as one of the most important buildings in England. Built towards the end of the twelfth century the West Hall is the palaces most eye catching feature alongside vineyards and Contemporary Heritage Garden.

Another place that has lots to offer is The Cultural Quarter which has a range of entertainment facilities but is widely known for its most recent museum built, The Collection, City and County Museum. There is no fee to enter the museum and visitors can explore the counties first class art gallery, The Usher which showcases a variety of artefacts dating back form the Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Ages. To accompany this are collections of modern visual arts and exhibition programmes.

For a historic fixture of Lincoln, you can visit The Ellis Mill located on Mill Road. The mill was built in the late seventeenth century and is the only mill left in operational condition out of nine mills found in the area. To this day, it is still able to produce flour which is sold on a regular, mass basis. The mill is great for group bookings which are available to book in advance on weekdays and guided tours are ongoing throughout the week.

For a night out, The Bayford Waterfront is a great place where you can find plenty of stylish restaurants and bars. The Engine Shed is the latest addition to the area, the club is known for its celebrity performances by bands including The Stereophonic and Babyshambles. The live gigs are promoted across the country and this has now become one of the most popular spots for music in The Bayford Waterfront.

Duncan Smith - CityLocal Lincoln
Lincoln Guide