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Lincoln centres on a Norman castle holding an original Magna Carta and a Gothic cathedral that once carried the world's tallest spire, both set on a hill above the old town. Steep Hill's cobbled shops link the historic uphill quarter to the Brayford waterfront and university campus below.

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Lincoln centres on a Norman castle holding an original Magna Carta and a Gothic cathedral that once carried the world's tallest spire, both set on a hill above the old town. Steep Hill's cobbled shops link the historic uphill quarter to the Brayford waterfront and university campus below.

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Lincoln centres on a Norman castle holding an original Magna Carta and a Gothic cathedral that once carried the world's tallest spire, both set on a hill above the old town. Steep Hill's cobbled shops link the historic uphill quarter to the Brayford waterfront and university campus below.

Best forCathedral and castle history, the Magna Carta, and Steep Hill shops

When to goSpring to autumn for comfortable walking around the cathedral quarter and castle

Getting aroundCompact and walkable, though Steep Hill is a genuine climb; direct trains to London

Where to stayUphill near the Cathedral and Castle for history; Brayford Waterfront for a modern base

Maybe skip ifYou want coastal scenery, nightlife or a large city centre

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