Welcome to the Cathedral Quarter

Welcome to the Cathedral Quarter. . The Cathedral Quarter encompasses many of the major heritage attractions of the City of Lincoln, is the heart of the historic uphill community, has many Roman monuments and offers a unique shopping experience. Within the Cathedral Quarter is the Cultural Quarter, home of artistic activity in Lincoln., What to See and Do , Lincoln Cathedral - One of the finest medieval buildings in Europe. It has been a major centre of worship for nearly 1000 years and is also a centre for art, conservation, music and architecture., Lincoln Castle - William the Conqueror's Castle dates from 1068. Inside the grounds see one of the four surviving Magna Cartas sealed by King John in 1215., The Medieval Bishops' Palace - In the shadow of Lincoln Cathedral is the Medieval Bishops' Palace. Set in beautiful grounds, overlooking the Vineyard, this attraction is in a world of its own., The Lawn Visitor Centre - The Lawn is a spacious complex set in 8 acres of relaxing grounds and houses the Sir Joseph Banks Tropical Conservatory, the John Dawber Garden, picnic tables and a children's play area all with free admission, the Lincoln Lawn and there are interesting shops, a café and guest accommodation., The Collection: Art and Archaeology in Lincolnshire - A fabulous, free to enter attraction in which to enjoy art and archaeology. The Collection includes a wealth of artefacts from prehistory and the Roman, Saxon, Viking and Medieval eras as well as fine, decorative and contemporary visual arts in the Usher Gallery. Tel: 01522 550990., Lincoln Drill Hall - The refurbished multi-purpose arts and community venue in the centre of the City of Lincoln's Cultural Quarter. Drop in and see what's going on., The Museum of Lincolnshire Life and Ellis Mill - The museum's rich collections illustrate the history of life in the county and include a World War 1 Tank. Ellis Mill is a fine example of an 18th century working windmill., Theatre Royal - A listed Victorian theatre offering a wide variety of performances., Steep Hill - This famous up-hill approach in the Cathedral Quarter has a charming mix of tea rooms, cafes, craft shops, galleries and bookshops, along with the historic Jew's House, Jows' Court and Harding House.