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Lincoln Self Guided Trail Adventure

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Lincoln Self Guided Trail Adventure

About this activity

Explore Lincoln at your own pace with this self-guided walking trail through one of England’s most historic cities.

Discover Lincoln Cathedral and medieval Lincoln Castle, follow the route through historic streets, ancient gateways and hidden corners. Along the way, uncover fascinating stories about Lincoln’s Roman, medieval and more recent past.

From The Strait and Jews’ Court to High Bridge, the Stonebow, Exchequer Gate and Roman Lincoln, the trail takes you beyond the city’s best-known sights and encourages you to look closely at the places you pass.

At each stop, test your observation skills with a question or challenge based on what you can see. Look out for the image-spotting activity too, adding extra fun for families. Once completed, use your answers to tackle the final challenge.

The circular trail is approximately 2.5 miles (4 km) and takes around 2–2½ hours. Start anywhere on the route and explore at your own pace.

This is a self-guided experience — there is no tour guide.

What's included

  • ✓Questions to encourage a closer look at each stop
  • ✓A concise introduction to each landmark, designed to spark your curiosity.
  • ✓Full route instructions with clear directions
  • ✓A page of Fun Facts about Lincoln
  • ✓Photographs to help you find each location
  • ✓Answers with photographs
  • ✓Spot the detail - fun for children and adults alike
  • ✓A final challenge using the answers you've collected
  • ✓A brief timeline of Lincoln's history

Meeting and pickup

  • Start the self-guided trail outside Lincoln railway station. This is a circular route, so you can join it at any point, but we recommend starting at the station as this is Stop 1. There is no guide to meet.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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