LINCOLN

As you approach this historic city of Lincoln, you will be impressed by the dominant position of the Cathedral on the hill. The city dates back over 2000 years and the Iron Age settlement was built upon by the Romans. William the Conqueror arrived in 1068 evicted 166 Saxon families and started to build the Castle here. Four years later he started on the Cathedral. Descending from the Cathedral -, described by the poet John Ruskin as the most precious piece of architecture in the British Isles, is Steep Hill. Many of the houses on this aptly named street date back to medieval times including Jews House (see below). The Wig and Mitre is a 14th century timber framed pub towards the top of Steep Hill. Lincoln also has a beautiful marina at Brayford Pool just yards from the main shopping center. The pool was one of the main reasons Lincoln developed where it did as the river Witham cut through the Lincoln edge, pools formed and the Celtic tribes settled around them. In the 18th and 19th century, Brayford was England's fourth most important port.There is also a wide variety of interesting shops throughout Lincoln and is a good place to pass away a day exploring the new and old parts of this delightful city. In early December, each year, Lincoln has a very popular Christmas Market.

Places of Interest

To enjoy a boat trip around historic Lincoln from the river Witham and the Fossdyke Roman canal - Cathedral City Cruises, c/o Brayford Trust, Brayford Wharf North, Lincoln, LN1 1YX telephone 01522 546853.

Jews House, along Steep Hill which dates back to the 12th century is amongst the finest example of early architecture in the country is now has a restaurant, telephone 01522 524851. In the middle ages Lincoln had a flourishing Jewish community with moneylenders, traders and merchants. They were amongst the richest and influential citizens of Lincoln. The Jews house's ornate entrance arch served the building and also the adjacent Jews court, thought to be the location of the old jewish synagogue.

	Courtyard By Marriott Lincoln, Brayford Wharf North, Lincoln
	Eardley's Hotel, 21 Cross O'Cliff Hill, Lincoln
	George Hotel, High Street, Lincoln
	Hillcrest Hotel, 15 Lindum Terrace, Lincoln
	Mayfield Guest House, 213 Yarborough Road, Lincoln
	Old Coach House Motel, 1 Church Lane, Lincoln
	The Lincoln Hotel, Eastgate, Lincoln
	The White Hart, Bailgate, Lincoln

	Bentley Hotel & Leisure Club, Newark Road, South Hykeham, Lincoln, Tel: 01522 878000
	Castle Hotel, Westgate, Lincoln, Tel: 01522 538801
	D'Isney Place Hotel, Eastgate, Lincoln, Tel: 01522 538 881
	Ibis Hotel, Whisby Road, Lincoln, Tel: 01522 698333
	Loudor Hotel, 37 Newark Road, Lincoln, Tel: 01522 500474
	Pyewipe Inn, Fossebank, Saxilby Road, Lincoln, Tel: 01522 528708
	Tower Hotel, 38 Westgate, Lincoln, Tel: 01522 529999
	Washingborough Hall Hotel, Washingborough, Lincoln, Tel: 01522 790340

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