Holiday accommodation in Lincolnshire – Wolds, coast and history

Lincolnshire combines distinctive landscapes, extensive paths and exceptional cultural sites. The Lincolnshire Wolds are particularly characteristic: these gently rolling chalk hills were designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on 17 April 1973 and reach heights of more than 150 metres along their western edge. Their habitats provide space for thousands of birds, plants, insects and animals. Nature and cultural experiences therefore exist side by side in the same region – from tranquil landscapes to impressive historic collections.

Nature

The coastal landscape includes Lincolnshire Coastal Country Park, which encompasses beaches, nature reserves and walking paths. Three circular walking routes start in Huttoft, Anderby Creek and Chapel Point. Gibraltar Point also combines different forms of transport: it has boardwalks, cycle paths and fully accessible routes. The Gibraltar Point visitor centre has a café, shop, toilets, baby-changing facilities and an accessible toilet.

For longer excursions, Lincolnshire offers more than 2,500 miles, or 4,000 kilometres, of public rights of way for walking, cycling and horse riding. In addition, there are more than 200 walks to choose from along the coast, in the Fens, the Wolds and forests, as well as along rivers and waterways. The Viking Way is a long-distance walking trail that runs through Lincolnshire.

Getting around

The Poacher Line is a 78-mile Community Rail Partnership railway line between Nottingham and Skegness with 19 stations. Its route therefore connects different places within the area, while the landscape between the coast, Fens, Wolds, forests, rivers and waterways provides a varied backdrop for paths and walks.

History

Gainsborough Old Hall is a medieval manor house in Lincolnshire. The surviving structures were built by Sir Thomas Burgh II in the late 15th century; the great hall still has its original medieval timber roof. The Sibsey Trader Windmill is also closely connected with the region’s past and is one of the last windmills built in Lincolnshire. It milled locally grown wheat, barley and oats into flour and animal feed.

The Lincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace is open on selected days for guided tours and self-guided visits. A film, an exhibition and an audio tour explain how the palace was used and inhabited over five centuries. The grounds also include a terraced garden and a vineyard on a hill offering views over Lincoln and the surrounding landscape.

Thornton Abbey is also open for guided tours on selected days. Visitors can explore the interior of the gatehouse and the remains of the abbey. The exterior of Thornton Abbey is decorated with turrets, sculptures and carved figures.

Culture

The Museum of Lincolnshire Life presents Lincolnshire’s culture from 1750 to the present day. It is housed in a Victorian barracks built in 1857 for the Royal North Lincoln Militia and holds almost 250,000 objects. These include an authentic First World War tank and interactive galleries of the Royal Lincolnshire Regiment.

The International Bomber Command Centre provides free access to the 10-acre landscaped Peace Gardens and the International Bomber Command Centre Memorial. A day ticket for the International Bomber Command Centre includes access to the exhibition, gardens, guided tours, memorial, shop and Hub Café. The Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre is a living memorial to the 55,500 members of Bomber Command who lost their lives.

The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Visitor Centre houses Lancaster PA474, Douglas Dakota ZA 947, five Spitfires, two Hurricanes and two Chipmunks. Lincoln Museum displays artefacts from the Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age, as well as from the Roman, Saxon, Viking and medieval periods. The Usher Gallery displays fine art, decorative art, clocks and loans from national collections.

Anyone comparing holiday accommodation in Lincolnshire or another type of accommodation can check the exact location, accommodation type, occupancy, included services, price components, and booking and cancellation conditions on the respective offer pages. These specific offer details stand independently alongside the region’s landscapes, paths, museums and historic buildings and can be checked individually before booking.

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