With the start of a new academic year almost upon us, many nervous students from across the UK will be moving to Lincoln to begin their university careers.
So to make moving a little easier, The Lincolnite has compiled this handy top ten guide of essential things to do in Lincoln.
Tackle Steep Hill
A hill that definitely lives up to its name, Steep Hill is an absolute must for all newcomers to Lincoln. It may be a gruelling climb but there are plenty of quaint stores and tea shops, like the famous Bunty’s Tea Room, to keep you going along the way.
Steep Hill in Lincoln
Visit the Cathedral and Lincoln Castle
If you do happen to make it to the top of Steep Hill, you’ll be treated to a rather majestic view of Lincoln Cathedral. The 3rd largest in the UK, Lincoln Cathedral’s medieval architecture certainly offers some Instagram-worthy views.
Across the square, dotted with pubs and cafes, is Lincoln Castle. Whether you’re taking a walk around the castle grounds or a trip up onto the walls to admire the views, Lincoln Castle is an a must-see.
Lincoln Cathedral is free entry for students when you show your student card. Lincoln Castle is also free to visit on non-event days, but there are extra costs to take a wall tour or check out the Magna Carta vault and the Victorian prison.
Lincoln Cathedral as seen from Lincoln Castle
Experience Lincoln’s arts and culture
Lincoln is a fantastic place for arts and culture, you just need to know where to look. The Collection and Usher Gallery can be found on Danes Terrace and bring together an award-winning display of archaeological artefacts and fine and decorative arts.
For the budding artists out there, life-drawing classes are held every Wednesday at the Usher Gallery.
Also check out the Mansions of the Future project on St Mary’s Street (across the road from the train station) and the Museum of Lincolnshire Life uphill.
Usher Gallery
Visit the city’s parks
If city life gets a little too much, you can always take a walk around some of the area’s beautiful parks. The Arboretum is by far the most accessible, located just off Monks Road, a short walk away from the town centre. For those willing to trek a little further afield, Hartsholme Park is located just three miles west of the city centre and Whisby Nature Park is just off the A46.
Lake view of Hartsholme park in Lincoln. Photo: CoLC
Register at the health centre
Possibly the most important ‘must-do’ on the list. Go and get registered at the University of Lincoln health centre. Located on campus next door to The Swan, you can register here for GP services. There is also a student wellbeing centre next door that offers mental health support and counselling.
The sexual health clinic is located at 134 Dixon Street.
The University health centre
Try a food challenge
Last month, The Lincolnite got to sample the toughest food challenges in the city. Check out our video below to see how we got on and give them a go yourself!
Buy your fresh fruit and veg from the market
Head down to the indoor Central Market on Sincil Street to support local, independent city traders. Here you can pick up good quality meat, fresh fruit and veg at prices that won’t break the bank when you’re on a tight student budget.
There are also regular farmers’ markets on Castle Hill.
The farmers’ market in Castle Square.
Hire a bike
Fancy taking a bike ride to explore the sites? Just hire a bike from one of several orange bike points dotted around the city. The nearest one to the uni is on the Brayford Waterfront just outside the Royal William pub or outside Sparkhouse (Enterprise Building) behind the uni library. The service is available 24/7 and you can find more information and also a price list from the website.
Hirebike on the Brayford Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Go to a Lincoln City football match
The legendary Lincoln City are such a part of the fabric of the town that many say you can only be a true Lincolnite once you’ve been to a Lincoln City match. The atmosphere is always great, the fans are passionate and you’ll get to experience what it’s like inside the Sincil Bank stadium.
Sincil Bank Photo: Lincoln City Football Club
Enjoy an ice-cream!
There are lots of places to find sweet treats in Lincoln. Perhaps the most unique spot is Daisy Made farm. All the ice cream is hand-made on the farm with milk from the dairy cows and they have a huge selection of flavours for you to choose. You can also enjoy a game of mini golf whilst you’re there. Located on the Lincoln Road in Skellingthorpe, just a short drive (or bike ride) out of the city.
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Children at a Lincoln school were treated to a PE session led by Team GB medallist Sam Oldham.
The pupils at Lincoln Carlton Academy were specially selected by Persimmon Homes South Yorkshire to enjoy the unique training session as part of the housebuilder’s partnership with Team GB.
Gymnast Sam Oldham, who won a team bronze medal at the London 2012 Olympic Games, was guest of honour at the school where the pupils completed a warmup session, an obstacle as well as admire his medal and Olympic torch.
Year 1 teacher, Leah Catten said: “It has been wonderful to welcome Sam to our school. We aim to give each child the best start in life so they can succeed with confidence and Sam’s inspiring session helped the children to understand that anything is possible, if you work hard.
“He talked about uncovering his own potential and that’s what we want for our pupils. He has been absolutely wonderful, and the children were amazed by his back flip.”
Sam said: “It was wonderful to be working with the children.
“It feels great to give back at the end of my career. I am approaching my final chapter, but these guys are just starting out.
“I never had an athlete come to my school to talk about the amazing things sport can do for you, so hopefully the kids will feel really inspired today to get into sport because it is so important for their mental and physical health – maybe some of them could even be Lincolnshire Olympians of the future.”
Alastair Hart, sales director of Persimmon Homes South Yorkshire, added: “The school is not far from our Greetwell Fields development, and we are always keen to support the communities where we are building.”
A man from Iceland who runs a seafood factory in Lincolnshire has created a naked calendar to raise money to help others with the same rare brain condition, which he was diagnosed with last year.
Fridrik Thorsteinsson is the Managing Director at Northcoast Seafoods Ltd in Grimsby. Last year he was diagnosed with a rare brain condition called MSA (Multiple System Atrophy), which causes gradual damage to nerve cells in the brain.
He told BBC Look North that the condition means “I’m getting paralysed slowly” and he came up with idea for a fundraising calendar – The Calendar Boys 2022 – which combines stunning Nordic scenery and semi-naked men in boots.
The calendar will raise money to help others with the same rare brain condition as Fridrik – Multiple System Atrophy. | Photo: BBC Look North
The Calendar Boys 2022 is based on an old photograph taken 40 years ago and is just one means of fundraising for Fridrik.
The calendar will be available online soon and Fridrik hopes it will raise money for others with his condition.
The calendar will be available online soon. | Photo: BBC Look North
The calendar is based an this old photograph taken 40 years ago.
Fridrik said: “We took our clothes off. It made us laugh, and hopefully it will make other people laugh as well.”
Fridrik’s condition also means that he’s losing his voice and, being bilingual, he wants to preserve it digitally in both English and Icelandic. However, he has discovered that Iceland doesn’t have its own version of voice banking.
They had a lot of fun making the calendar. | Photo: BBC Look North
The calendar was the brain child of Fridrik Thorsteinsson, who runs Northcoast Seafoods Ltd in Grimsby. | Photo: BBC Look North
He added: “I managed, just over one year ago, to record my own voice. I have an app on my phone so I can use my own speech.”
Lincolnshire Resilience Forum has issued a warning about fake NHS emails asking people to order ‘an Omicron PCR test’.
The government has confirmed more than 30 Omicron cases in the UK now, with some in the East of England.
However, Lincolnshire health bosses said on Thursday no cases of the new Omicron variant of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the county, but that it’s “just a matter of time” until it arrives.
The scam email asks people to “apply now for Omicron PCR test to avoid restrictions”. It claims that people who do not consent or cannot agree to a COVID-19 test and refuse to undergo a swab must be isolated”.
There is also a link for ordering the Omicron PCR test, but it takes the user to fake NHS website. However, the NHS will never ask for payment or for your bank details — so don’t fall for it.
⚠️ Beware of fake NHS emails asking you to order 'an Omicron PCR test'.
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