Lincolnshire is an amazing county with so much to see and do.
Lincolnshire is a large, predominantly rural county in the east of England. It has a coastline of more than 50 miles from the Humber Estuary in the North down to the Wash in the South. There are a variety of seaside resorts, including Cleethorpes, Mablethorpe, Sutton on Sea, and Skegness.
The city of Lincoln is towards the north of the county. There are many small market towns like Louth, Horncastle, Sleaford, Boston, and Spalding, as well as larger towns like Gainsborough, Grantham, and Stamford.
The Lincolnshire Wolds is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that runs down the centre of the county from Caistor to Horncastle. The south of the county is mostly flat farm land on the fertile soils of the Fens.
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Things to do & places to visit in Lincolnshire
There are lots of things to see and do in Lincolnshire. Lincoln is a vibrant city full of historic places to visit, along with a good variety of shops and places to eat and drink. The coast has traditional seaside resorts like Skegness and Mablethorpe, as well as quiet beaches and nature reserves. There are historic houses to discover, walks in the beautiful countryside, and a nice country pub to stop at for refreshments, wildlife parks, theatres, museums, aviation sites, National Trust properites and nature reserves. There is something for everyone, whether you want a fun city break or a peaceful weekend in the countryside getting away from it all.
Lincoln
Lincoln is a mix of historic buildings and modern buildings. In the Bailgate, at the top of Steep Hill, you can find Lincoln Castle and the Cathedral. There are a number of museums including The Collection and the Museum of Lincolnshire Life.
There is a vibrant nightlife, with clubs and pubs and plenty of great places to eat, especially down by the Brayford. In Lincoln, there are great places to shop from small independent shops in the Bailgate and on Steep Hill to the larger chain stores on the High Street.
The Coast
Lincolnshire has a coastline that stretches from the Humber Estuary in the North down to the marshes of the Wash in the South. The coast has a variety of resorts, beaches and habitat. There are traditional seaside resorts like Skegness, Mablethorpe and Cleethorpes. Then there are quiet beaches like Chapel Point and Huttoft car terrace.
There are also nature reserves including Saltfleetby – Theddlethorpe Dunes, Gibraltor Point, Frieston Shore and Frampton Marsh. In November and December grey seals come to Donna Nook to give birth to their pups.
Countryside
If you want to experience the quieter side of Lincolnshire there are plenty of lovely places to go for a walk and get closer to nature. In the middle of the county there is the Lincolnshire Wolds AONB with its rolling countryside and quaint market towns. In the South there is the flat fens which join the marshes of the Wash.
Historic Properties
There are many historic properties dotted across the county. There are impressive stately homes like Belton House, Grimsthorpe Castle and Burghley House. Then there are castles like Tattershall and the remains of Old Bolingbroke Castle.
There are small museums telling the history of villages and towns like The Cottage Musuem in Woodhall Spa and the Guildhall in Boston.
If you like the sound of what Lincolnshire has to offer, then my blog will help you stay up to date with what is going on in the county, with ideas for places to visit and things to do. You can also follow my Facebook page and Instagram account where I share events and fun things to do. I enjoy walking, so there will be some posts about walks in different parts of the county too.
I am a born and bred Lincolnshire Yellowbelly, and I love Lincolnshire. What better way to find out about a place than from a local who has spent the last 30 years exploring all the hidden gems of Lincolnshire, some of the time with my 2 children and other times with my friends. So there will be something for everyone on the blog, things for families to do together, whether the children are toddlers or teenagers.
Whatever you are interested in, let me help you find fun things to do and great places to visit in this beautiful county of Lincolnshire, which I call home.
Walks in Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire has miles of footpaths criss crossing the county, whether you want a walk through beautiful countryside or along the beach, you will find a walk for you.
Events
Go to the events page to find out about events all over Lincolnshire.