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Things to do in Lincoln

7 places5 stories1 routes

Sightlore has 7 places to explore in Lincoln, and 5 of them come with a 60-second story in 5 languages. Point your camera at a landmark to learn its name and story, and earn points and badges at the places you actually visit.

Lincoln's must-sees

The city's most important places. In the app you see how many you've visited and earn a badge when you've seen them all.

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    Lincoln Medieval Bishop's Palace

    Lincoln Medieval Bishop's Palace

    The Old Bishop's Palace is a historic visitor attraction in the city of Lincoln, Lincolnshire.

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    Lincoln Cathedral

    Lincoln Cathedral

    Lincoln Cathedral, also called Lincoln Minster, and formally the Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Lincoln, is a Church of England cathedral in Lincoln, England.

    Read its story →
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    Lincoln Castle

    Lincoln Castle

    Lincoln Castle is a major medieval castle constructed in Lincoln, England, during the late 11th century by William the Conqueror on the site of a pre-existing Roman fortress. The castle is unusual in that it has two mottes.

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    High Bridge, Lincoln

    High Bridge, Lincoln

    High Bridge, also known as the Glory Hole, carries the High Street across the River Witham in the city of Lincoln in Lincolnshire, England. It is the oldest bridge in the United Kingdom on which buildings still stand.

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    Usher Gallery

    Usher Gallery

    The Usher Gallery is an art museum in Lincoln, England. The gallery displays a collection of artworks by painters such as J. M.

Discovery routes in Lincoln

Visit the stops in any order and tap "Check in" at each one; finish the route to earn points and its own badge.

  • Lincoln: Cathedral Hill

    From the cathedral, once the tallest building in the world, to the Bishop's Palace, the castle with its Magna Carta, down Steep Hill to the High Bridge and the Usher Gallery.

    Walking · 2 h 30 min · 2.5 km · 5 stops

Places to visit

Historic sites

  • High Bridge, Lincoln

    High Bridge, Lincoln

    High Bridge, also known as the Glory Hole, carries the High Street across the River Witham in the city of Lincoln in Lincolnshire, England. It is the oldest bridge in the United Kingdom on which buildings still stand.

    Has a story

Museums

  • Lincoln Medieval Bishop's Palace

    Lincoln Medieval Bishop's Palace

    The Old Bishop's Palace is a historic visitor attraction in the city of Lincoln, Lincolnshire.

    Has a story

  • Lincoln Castle

    Lincoln Castle

    Lincoln Castle is a major medieval castle constructed in Lincoln, England, during the late 11th century by William the Conqueror on the site of a pre-existing Roman fortress. The castle is unusual in that it has two mottes.

    Has a story

  • Usher Gallery

    Usher Gallery

    The Usher Gallery is an art museum in Lincoln, England. The gallery displays a collection of artworks by painters such as J. M.

    Has a story

  • Lincoln Museum

    Lincoln Museum

    Lincoln Museum, formerly The Collection, is the county museum and gallery for Lincolnshire in England. It is an amalgamation of the Usher Gallery and the City and County Museum.

Places of worship

  • Lincoln Cathedral

    Lincoln Cathedral

    Lincoln Cathedral, also called Lincoln Minster, and formally the Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Lincoln, is a Church of England cathedral in Lincoln, England.

    Has a story

Nature

  • Lincoln Arboretum

    Lincoln Arboretum

    The Lincoln Arboretum is a 22 acres (8.8 ha) park in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England. The park has two ponds and varied tree cover, and was designed and laid out between 1870 and 1872 by the celebrated Victorian gardener Edward Milner.

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