Your visit to Lincoln should not be confined to the cathedral and urban areas. There are so many great day trips from Lincoln that will take you beyond the city limits! Lincolnshire has a wealth of quaint towns steeped in history, beaches that stretch for miles, hikes and walks that follow in the footsteps of our Roman ancestors, and picture-perfect parks suitable for the most royal of picnics.
This is a new project so we’re still taking time to put together some great content on where you can visit outside Lincoln. We’re working on a compilation of the best day trips from Lincoln for the 2021 season – keep your eyes out for that coming soon. In the meantime, you’ll be able to see new articles as we publish them in the blog feed below.
15 brilliant things to do in Grimsby, Lincolnshire
The very best things to do in Grimsby, a Lincolnshire town that was once the world's busiest fishing port.
Jan
9 best places to stay in Grantham | hotels and guest houses
Our picks of the best accommodation options in Grantham and nearby for your perfect stopover.
Oct
How to see the seals at Donna Nook
Everything you need to know about seeing baby seal pups at Donna Nook on the Lincolnshire coast.
Oct
15 great things to do in Grantham, Lincolnshire
We compile the best things to do in Grantham to explore the town's history, culture and food.
Jul
A complete guide to the best beaches in Lincolnshire
From the popular resort towns to the hidden spots that nobody knows about, these are the best beaches in Lincolnshire.
Jul
7 best hotels in Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire
We compile the best places to stay in Newark on Trent, from homely guest houses to luxury hotels.
Jun
9 beautiful country house hotels in Lincolnshire
A stay at one of Lincolnshire's country house hotels is a great way to experience the county's famous hospitality.
May
12 best places to stay in Louth for a lovely weekend break
We compile the best places to stay in Louth, including hotels, guest houses and holiday cottages.
Mar
15 fun things to do in Skegness, Lincolnshire
We compile the best things to do in Skegness for a fun day out on the Lincolnshire seaside.
Mar
27 fabulous things to do in Louth, Lincolnshire
Looking for things to do in Louth? We compile all the best activities, sights, and food and drink spots.
Feb
The Vintage Tearooms, Tealby: afternoon tea in the Lincolnshire Wolds
We went for afternoon tea in the Lincolnshire Wolds at the lovely Vintage Tearooms in Tealby.
Jan
Twelve Days of Christmas at Doddington Hall: a peek inside
A glimpse of the beautiful scenes at Doddington Hall's Twelve Days of Christmas.
Nov
Lincolnshire Wolds Railway: a fun family day out
We took a ride on the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway, one of England's few remaining heritage locomotives.
Aug
Walled Garden Baumber: a charming day out in Lincolnshire
Our review of Walled Garden Baumber after spending a sunny Sunday at the beautifully cultivated gardens.
Jul
Louth distillery tour and tasting: inside the home of Pin Gin
We took a tour and tasting at Louth Distillery, Lincolnshire's first distillery and the home of Pin Gin.
May
Bolingbroke Castle: a guide to one of Lincolnshire’s hidden treasures
The Lincolnshire countryside is full of natural beauty, but beneath its surface are hidden stories of an eventful history. Remains of once-magnificent structures from Roman times to the Middle Ages
Sep
Appletree Holiday Park: a countryside retreat in Lincolnshire (review)
We review our stay at Appletree Holiday Park, formerly Boston West, after its £3.5million renovation.
Jul
19 fun things to do in Boston, Lincolnshire
Our favourite sightseeing, activities, shopping, food and drink in the historic Lincolnshire market town of Boston.
May
Belchford circular walk with lunch at the Blue Bell Inn, Lincolnshire
This 12-kilometre loop trail from Belchford in the Lincolnshire Wolds culminates with lunch at a village pub.
Oct
Huttoft Beach / Moggs Eye Beach, Lincolnshire: all you need to know
Huttoft Beach, also known as Moggs Eye, is a perfect spot on Lincolnshire's coast for walking, cycling or simply relaxing.
Aug
Anderby Creek beach, Lincolnshire: everything you need to know
Anderby Creek Beach is a quiet gem on the Lincolnshire coastline midway between busy Skegness and Mablethorpe.
Jul
17 things to do in Market Rasen and nearby
The historic town of Market Rasen is a gateway to the Lincolnshire Wolds. Try these activities around the town.
May
Lindsey Trail north route: a loop hike in the Lincolnshire Wolds
The Lincolnshire Wolds are spread across one of the most scenic regions of the English countryside. Covering over 500 square kilometres of rolling low hills and flat fens, intermitted with
May
The Kings Head Tealby: Lincolnshire’s oldest Thatched pub
We tried the Kings Head Tealby, Lincolnshire's oldest thatched pub situated in one of the county's picturesque rural villages.
May
Hubbard’s Hills: explore an area of natural beauty near Louth, Lincolnshire
A guide to Hubbard's Hills, an area of natural beauty on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds near Louth.
Jan
21 fun things to do in Newark, Nottinghamshire
We compile some of the best things to do in Newark on a day trip, including sightseeing, shopping, and food and drink.
Sep