Tucked into the corner of Castle Hill square, between the Cathedral and the Castle, you'll find the Lincoln Tourist Information office which contains a beautiful gift shop with all things Lincoln and Lincolnshire - even some wonderful handpicked London souvenirs.
The Lincoln gift shop contains postcards, magnets, books, guides, tea towels, mugs, keyrings, stationery, toys, local produce and more.
Feel free to ask the friendly staff about all things Lincoln - they're here to help!
OPENING HOURS
Sunday: 10:30 - 16:00Monday: 10:00 – 17:00
Tuesday: 10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday: 10:00 – 17:00
Thursday: 10:00 – 17:00
Friday: 10:00 – 17:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 17:00
Fancy a Nibble Close By
It's always good to know you're not staying far from tasty food and refreshing drinks! Here are a few suggestion based on the proximity.
Restaurants
Olivares Tapas Bar
Authentic Spanish food, with main meals and a large selection of tapa dishes. All food is home made with Spanish love behind them. Compliment the food with delicious beers and wines from our list.
Olivares Tapas Bar is family friendly. They have vegetarian options available.
Tucked into the corner of Castle Hill square, with views of the square, the castle and Cathedral, it's a lovely place to be.
Restaurants
Hobbsons Pie Shop
Situated on Steep Hill, Hobbsons Pie Shop is in the heart of historic Cathedral City of Lincoln and is one of the city's favourite dining establishments.
It's not Just a Pie Shop - they're famous for pies - they're delicious, but that's not all they do. The menu includes fish, seafood, steaks, game, vegetarian and gluten free dishes are all available.
If you have special dietary requirements, they'll do their best to accommodate you, just give them a call.
Attention to every detail ensures an unforgettable dining experience.
Cafes
Bailgate Deli
Bailgate Deli, in Lincoln's historic Cathedral Quarter, is a vegan and vegetarian café and deli. Our food is almost entirely made in-house. The menu includes standard items such as a full vegan breakfast and a mezzanine plate added to by daily specials (we're passionate about cooking and love making new dishes).
Through the day we serve great coffee, proper hot chocolate and lots of other drinks. Cakes and savouries are made daily. We know how to make a good gluten free pastry for a steady flow of tarts with vegan fillings. Our deli shelves have many of the staples needed in good plant based cooking. Our chiller cabinet always has a range of great salads. Most days of the week you can find Welbeck's properly made bread.
The café is small but doubles in size during the summer as we spill out on to the pavement!
Things To See And Do Nearby
Looking for landmarks, attractions and places to go nearby - here's a few ideas to warm you up.
Markets
Lincoln's Christmas Market 2019
One of the oldest Christmas Markets as well as one of the biggest - with over 250 stalls spread across the historic quarter of Lincoln, through the Castle into Castle Square in front of Lincoln's Cathedral and into the medieval Bishops Palace.
Lincoln's Christmas market is famous worldwide and offers a truly festive experience for the whole family. Try local produce and lots of treats from further afield. There's plenty of mulled wine and the smell of German sausages in the air will get the tummy rumbling!
The Lincoln Christmas Market 2019 promises to be better than ever - use our site to find accommodation to stay, parking information and transport for the Lincoln Market. Find restaurants and local shops. Make it a fantastic visit to Lincoln and Lincoln's Christmas Market.
Find out everything you need to know about the Lincoln Christmas Market 2019 on this super-guide website.
Public Events
The Lincolnshire Show
Now in it’s 140th year, The Lincolnshire Show is one of our county’s flagship events and truly has something for each of our 60,000 visitors to enjoy.
See spectacular entertainment in the Main Ring, shop delicious local produce in the Food Court and explore beautiful blooms, local art and handmade crafts in the Lincolnshire Lifestyle Marquee. Take a seat to watch top chefs in The Lincolnshire Kitchen, immerse yourself in agriculture with a packed timetable of livestock and equine classes and head to the Agricultural Lines to see machinery from past and present. Our Aviation Zone celebrates Lincolnshire’s rich aviation heritage, and there’s plenty for our younger visitors to see, make and do in the Discovery, Sport and Kids Zones.
Advance tickets are priced at £26 for an adult, £8.50 for children, and £62 for a family of 5. Under 5's go free.
Landmarks
Lincoln Cathedral
Lincoln Cathedral is truly majestic and brings tens of thousands of visitors to the city each year. It is one of Englands most notable Cathedrals with a rich history and many stories to tell.
Sitting proudly on the hill, seen from many directions, Lincoln Cathedral was once the world's tallest building (for ~238 years) until it's central spires came down in 1548. Today it is still an awe inspiring 83 metres (272 feet) in height.
The Lincoln Cathedral held one of the four Magna Carta copies for hundreds of years, one of which can still be seen at it's neighbouring Castle.
The Cathedrals magnificence can be seen in modern day films, including The Da Vinci Code, Young Victoria and Netflix film, The King.
Children will love exploring the various parts of the Cathedral, including finding the famous stone Imp, infamous in Lincoln with an interesting story behind how it came to be.
Everyone is welcome at Lincoln Cathedral, it's one place you simply cannot miss out when in Lincoln.