Lincoln is a cathedral city and county town of Lincolnshire, England.  The non-metropolitan district of Lincoln has a population of 85,595 the 2001 census gave the entire urban area of Lincoln a population of 120,779.  The council identifies a "Greater Lincoln" catchment area covering surrounding villages and towns, which has a population of 250,000. It has several twin towns: Port Lincoln, South Australia; Radomsko, Poland; Tangshan, China; and Neustadt an der Weinstraße, Germany.

Why visit?

  • Lincolnshire is home to a number of stunning natural landscapes, including the Lincolnshire Wolds, the Lincolnshire Fens, and the Lincolnshire Coast.
  • Lincoln is home to a wealth of historic sites, including the iconic Lincoln Cathedral, the medieval Lincoln Castle, and the cobbled streets of the Bailgate area.
  • Lincolnshire is renowned for its traditional dishes, such as Lincolnshire sausages, Lincolnshire ploughman's, and Lincolnshire cheese.