University of Lincoln, Lincoln

Name: University of Lincoln
Address: Brayford Pool, Lincoln, United Kingdom

#57 among attractions in Lincoln

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The University of Lincoln is a public research university in Lincoln, England, with origins back to 1861. It gained university status in 1992 and its present name and structure in 2001. The main campus is adjacent to Brayford Pool - a site of urban regeneration since the 1990s, with satellite campuses in Riseholme, Lincolnshire – the Lincoln Institute for Agri-food Technology – and an additional campus at Holbeach, housing the National Centre for Food Manufacturing. Annual graduation ceremonies take place in Lincoln Cathedral. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1861 (163 years ago)Coordinates: 53°13'42"N, 0°33'1"W

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University of Lincoln – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lincoln Castle, Lincoln Drill Hall, St Swithin's Church, Empowerment Sculpture.

0.6 miNE
Guided tours of 11th-century fortress
Lincoln Castle, Lincoln
16 min walk • Lincoln Castle, a Norman fortress with a rich history spanning centuries, stands proudly in the city of Lincoln, United Kingdom. Built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century, this castle is a testament to medieval military architecture and has played a pivotal...
0.6 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Lincoln Drill Hall, Lincoln
15 min walk • Lincoln Drill Hall is a former drill hall in Lincoln in England which is now used as a multi-purpose arts centre and theatre.
0.5 miE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Swithin's Church, Lincoln
14 min walk • St. Swithin's Church, Lincoln is a Grade II* listed parish church located in St Swithin's Square, Lincoln, England.
0.5 miE
Monuments and statues
Empowerment Sculpture, Lincoln
12 min walk • Empowerment is a public sculpture in the centre of the city of Lincoln in England. Designed by the artist Stephen Broadbent, sponsored by Alstom Power, and completed in 2002, the sculpture spans the River Witham in Lincoln's City Square.
0.6 miNE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
The Collection, Lincoln
16 min walk • The Collection is the county museum and gallery for Lincolnshire in England. It is an amalgamation of the Usher Gallery and the City and County Museum.
0.4 miE
Bridge
High Bridge, Lincoln
11 min walk • High Bridge carries the High Street across the River Witham in Lincoln in eastern England. It is the oldest bridge in the United Kingdom which still has buildings on it.
~980 ftE
Harbor, Scenic walking areas, Park
Brayford Pool, Lincoln
5 min walk • The Brayford Pool is a natural lake formed from a widening of the River Witham in the centre of the city of Lincoln in England.
0.5 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Entertainment
Theatre Royal, Lincoln
13 min walk • The New Theatre Royal Lincoln is a theatre in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England. The present theatre, initially called the New Theatre Royal, was built in 1893 to the designs of Bertie Crewe and W.G.R. Sprague.
0.5 miSE
Church
St Peter at Gowts, Lincoln
13 min walk • St Peter at Gowts is a Grade I listed parish church in Lincoln, England.
0.6 miNW
53°14'2"N • 0°33'37"W
Carholme Golf Club, Lincoln
15 min walk • Golf
0.6 miNE
Market, Shopping
Lincoln Christmas Market, Lincoln
17 min walk • Lincoln Christmas Market, held in Lincoln, England, is one of the largest Christmas markets in Europe, attracting over 250,000 people over the four-day event. Held around three weeks before Christmas, the market spreads around the historic centre of Lincoln including the castle and cathedral.

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Which popular attractions are close to University of Lincoln?

Nearby attractions include The Engine Shed, Lincoln (2 min walk), Lincoln Performing Arts Centre, Lincoln (2 min walk), Brayford Pool, Lincoln (5 min walk), Brayford Island, Lincoln (6 min walk).

How to get to University of Lincoln by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of Lincoln:

Bus

Thomas Cooper Church • Lines: 1 (12 min walk)
St Peter At Gowt's Church • Lines: 1 (13 min walk)

Train

Lincoln Central (12 min walk)