Population: 86,000.

Market Day: Monday to Saturday in City Centre.

Farmer’s Market: Farmers’ markets first Friday in month in City Square, second Thursday in month in The Cornhill, third Saturday in month in Castle Square.

What to See: Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln Castle, The Lawn, Museum of Lincolnshire Life, Ellis Mill, Museum of Lincolnshire Life, Medieval Bishops’ Palace, The Guildhall, The Collection and Usher Gallery, Lincoln Drill Hall, Theatre Royal, Boat Trips on Brayford Pool.

The historic city of Lincoln has a long and fascinating past, most notably as the Roman city of Lindum Colonia and later as a medieval site of great historic importance, with the construction of Lincoln Castle under the Norman ruler, William the Conqueror.

Great for a short break, weekend escape or exciting day out Lincoln is bursting with heritage, character and charm whilst giving you plenty of contemporary comforts such as shopping, eating out and entertainment in a friendly and relaxing atmosphere.

Lincoln’s historic heart lies within the Bailgate area of the city, where you’ll find our most famous landmark Lincoln Cathedral and just a few hundred yards away, the walls and turrets of Lincoln Castle and The Medieval Bishop’s Palace.

Tread the medieval cobbles of Castle Square - where if you time it right you’ll find a great Farmer’s Market – or head down the Steep Hill, where there’s more historic gems to be found, such as The Jews House and High Bridge (as well as lots of fantastic quirky shops, tea rooms and pubs!) Don’t forget to take a look at some of the 2,000,000 objects on display at The Collection, Lincoln’s fantastic new museum of art and archaeology

With such a raft of heritage appeal, it will come as no surprise to learn that film crews flock to Lincoln when they need stunning architecture and unspoilt beauty to recreate a period setting: producers of the 2005 blockbuster The Da Vinci Code chose Lincoln Cathedral as a location double for Westminster Abbey.