Stories - Lincoln and Beyond

In series of interview features, we hear from the inspiring people at the heart of Lincoln’s thriving tourism and hospitality businesses, and shine a light on what’s going on behind the scenes. Check out the latest stories in the blog feed below.

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Midsummer Nights Dream Blue Room outdoors

How the Blue Room is taking theatre outdoors in Lincoln

The Blue Room in Lincoln is seeking to bring visitors back to the stage with a series of outdoor performances.

15
Jul

The Tiny Tavern: how Lincoln’s newest micropub has survived the pandemic

The Tiny Tavern, a new micropub on Lincoln High Street, opened a week before the country first went into lockdown.

15
May

Liz Drury Barton Ghost Walk South Bank Players

How the Barton Ghost Walk went virtual

Faced with a winter season of restrictions, the hosts of the Barton Ghost Walk transformed the experience into a short film.

25
Feb

Coffee Cats: how a Lincoln cat café has supported rescue animals through a crisis

As a new business with animals to care for, Lincoln’s first cat café faced multiple challenges through the pandemic.

21
Jan

Reinventing The Birdcage: behind the scenes at a Lincoln community pub

Rachael Brooke, manager at The Birdcage, discusses how the pub has harnessed creativity to get through tough times.

07
Jan

Branston Hall Hotel is set in 88-acre grounds of lakes and parkland, three miles outside Lincoln city centre

Chris Tomlinson, Branston Hall Hotel: moving with the times

General manager Chris Tomlinson discusses what’s been going on behind the scenes at Branston Hall Hotel during shutdown.

15
Oct

STORIES: THE PEOPLE BEHIND LINCOLN’S TOURISM SCENE