Visit Lincoln

08/02/2025

Lincoln Lights - the countdown is on! 💡

With just under two weeks to go until this brand new event, here's the headlines:

✨The event will take place on Thursday 20 & Friday 21 February
✨ Installations will be on display from 5.30pm - 9.30pm
✨ There will be 10 installations to find; 5 in the city centre, 5 uphill
✨ Everything will be outdoors, so wrap up warm!

This event is free to attend, but visitors are encouraged to reserve their spot to see the installations at the Castle by booking a free ticket via the website.

Next week, we'll be shining a light on some of our favourite installations, but if you can't wait, you can check out the full event programme on our website 👇

This February, Lincoln Lights will transform the city with a free showcase of mesmerising light installations. Open to everyone, this exciting event invites you to explore breathtaking creations by artists from across the UK and beyond.

06/02/2025

The power of reading 📖

From 14 - 16 February, Waterstones in Lincoln will be hosting their first ever Children's Book Festival.

With author events, writing workshops, storytelling and craft activities, this brand new event will celebrate literature - and highlight the joys of reading, writing and drawing.

To find out more, visit:

https://www.waterstones.com/category/cultural-highlights/festivals/waterstones-childrens-book-festival

05/02/2025

Looking good Lincoln Castle 😎

The scaffolding is finally down - and the gate is positively glowing in the sunshine!

04/02/2025

It's time to light up Lincolnshire! 💡

In a bid to combat these cold, dark evenings, there are some special events set to illuminate the county this February.

✨ 8 Feb: Spilsby Light Night
✨ 11 - 15 Feb: Luxmuralis at Lincoln Cathedral
✨ 14 & 15 Feb: Boston Brilliance
✨ 20 & 21 Feb: Lincoln Lights
✨ 21 Feb: Gainsborough Illuminate

For details on these events and more, head to:
👉 https://www.visitlincoln.com/whats-on

03/02/2025

The perfect place to welcome the first signs of spring! 🌸

It’s finally February and Imbolc is here, marking the sacred space between winter’s hush and the awakening whispers of spring. We’re celebrating the first stirrings of the season as our snowdrops and crocuses prepare for the Spring Bulb Pageant 🌱

🕰️ The Gardens reopen on Wednesday 5 February 2025, Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm (last entry 3pm).

🎟️ Garden admission applies - tickets available on arrival at the Gatehouse. Free entry for Doddington season ticket holders, Historic Houses & RHS members plus BBC Gardeners' World 2for1 accepted.

📷 Clive Nichols Garden Photography

30/01/2025

Winter blues be gone, snowdrop season is here! 🌼

The arrival of these hardy little flowers is one of the first signs that spring is on the way.

Although you can find plenty of snowdrops blossoming in the wild, there are a number of dedicated snowdrop walks in Lincolnshire. These picturesque trails will allow you to see these delicate flowers in all their glory – alongside plenty of other spring blooms too.

Got your own favourite snowdrop spot? Feel free to share it in the comments below!

👉 https://www.visitlincoln.com/blog/post/snowdrop-walks-in-lincolnshire

26/01/2025

Winter in Lincoln ❄️

Some snippets of the season so far, proving Lincoln is beautiful all year round!

If you're visiting this winter, you'll find plenty of seasonal inspiration on our website.

👉 https://www.visitlincoln.com/explore/seasons/winter/

24/01/2025

Introducing Lincoln Lights 💡

A brand new event for 2025, Lincoln Lights is set to illuminate the city this February.

Lincoln's most iconic landmarks will form the backdrop for a series of light installations, as the city is brought to life with a captivating display of colour and creativity.

Free to attend, this exciting event will allow you the chance to dive into a world of wonder - and experience Lincoln in a whole new light!

For more information, head to 👇

https://www.visitlincoln.com/lincoln-lights/

23/01/2025

Lincoln's going to be on the telly! 😍

Tune in to Channel 5 tonight to see our very own Cathedral featured on 'Britain's Great Cathedrals'.

Don't forget to tune in to Channel 5 this evening for 'Britain's Great Cathedrals'. This episode will feature Lincoln and our friends at Durham Cathedral and Coventry Cathedral

18/01/2025

Chilly but beautiful! ❄️

We were lucky enough to capture this picturesque moment over at the Dean's Green, as the sunrise cast a warm glow over the frosty ground.

📍 Lincoln Cathedral

16/01/2025

Then & Now: The Harlequin 🎭

Situated on Steep Hill, there’s a good chance you will have spotted this beautiful little building before!

Although the building itself dates back to the 15th century, the Harlequin was opened as an inn in 1744. As there used to be a theatre on nearby Drury Lane, the pub was originally known as the Harlequin & Columbine Theatre Inn.

It remained as a pub until 1931, before being closed down by the authorities for being “structurally unsuitable”. (We imagine after a few drinks it would've been quite hard to navigate the crooked interiors!)

As many of you will probably remember, it later became a shop, selling antiques and then books.

12/01/2025

Got a head for heights? 🦅

Lincoln Cathedral's Rooftop Tour will give you the chance to explore the roof space of this magnificent building.

Taking you behind the scenes, you’ll have the chance to get up close to the stained glass windows, visit one of the bell chambers and observe the full length of the Nave from above.

Packed with fascinating information, this tour will also take you outside to the West Front of the Cathedral, where you can enjoy the most amazing views of the towers, the roof and the city beyond.

https://www.visitlincoln.com/listing/lincoln-cathedral/95803101/

10/01/2025

The starlings have arrived ❄️

If you don't mind the cold, it is well worth trying to catch one of their incredible murmurations at Whisby Nature Park this winter!

09/01/2025

Brrrrrr ❄️

It's another beautiful frosty morning here in Lincoln!

📍 Lincoln Cathedral

07/01/2025

Luxmuralis is returning to Lincoln Cathedral! 💡

Following on from the incredible ‘Life’ and ‘Science’ shows of previous years, this new experience will focus on ‘Time’.

Suitable for all ages, this innovative and immersive event will take you on a journey through time; traversing wormholes and venturing inside the intricate workings of clocks.

As you explore the Cathedral, you will experience a dramatic narrative that spans from the present day to the very beginning of time...

Time by Luxmuralis will be on from Tuesday 11 - Saturday 15 February, with multiple viewings each night.

To book your tickets: https://lincolncathedral.com/events/time-by-luxmuralis

04/01/2025

What's happening in 2025? 🤔

There's set to be some exciting events returning to Lincoln this year! If you're planning a visit, here are just some of the highlights:

✨ Lincoln Lights 𝐹𝑒𝑏𝑟𝑢𝑎𝑟𝑦
✨ Luxmuralis at Lincoln Cathedral 𝐹𝑒𝑏𝑟𝑢𝑎𝑟𝑦
✨ Discover Lincolnshire Weekend 𝑀𝑎𝑟𝑐ℎ
✨ Festival of History 𝑀𝑎𝑦
✨ Rapha Cycling Grand Prix 𝑀𝑎𝑦
✨ The Lincolnshire Show 𝐽𝑢𝑛𝑒
✨ Live at Lincoln Castle 𝐽𝑢𝑛𝑒
✨ Medieval Joust at Lincoln Castle 𝐴𝑢𝑔𝑢𝑠𝑡
✨ Asylum Steampunk Festival 𝐴𝑢𝑔𝑢𝑠𝑡

We will be adding full details of these events to our website over the next few weeks, so keep your eye out for updates!

https://www.visitlincoln.com/

02/01/2025

Fantastic to see this hidden gem featured on the BBC website! 🌿

(and a big thank you to the Dawber Garden Community Trust for creating such a beautiful green space)

The Dawber Garden Community Trust took over the public space from City of Lincoln Council in 2023.

31/12/2024

A new year is on the horizon 💜

We hope everyone has a wonderful evening celebrating - and we'll see you in 2025!

📷 Andrew Scott Photography