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A Cathedral city known as Lindum Colonia in Roman times, Lincoln is the county town of Lincolnshire, within the East Midlands.

The city’s cathedral is world-famous, for both its architecture and its appearance in films such as the Da Vinci Code. Built in 1088 it sits in the historic Bailgate area at the top of the aptly-named Steep Hill, which was voted Britain’s best street in 2011 by the Academy of Urbanism.

The city has a rich heritage but is equally vibrant today. Its 11th century Norman Castle houses one of the four original copies of the Magna Carta, and the city hosts the largest and longest running steam punk festival in the world.

Lifestyle

With its local farmers’ markets, the Bailgate ghost walk, boutique shopping, countryside rambling, the beautiful and historic cathedral and castle, the Jewish quarter and the Guildhall there is much to enjoy all year-round. Each year the city is host to an enormous Christmas market and the county’s agricultural heritage is celebrated at the annual County Show and the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society’s Showground, which hosts a huge range of events throughout the year.

On the education front, there is the University of Lincoln and Bishop Grosseteste University. There are no fewer than three five star rated schools in Lincoln, compiled using OFSTED information by schoolguide.co.ukn: The Priory Academy LSST, Welton William Farr CofE Comprehensive, and the independent Lincoln Minster School.

Travel connections

One hour from the East Coast, one hour to Nottingham and one hour and 15 minutes to Sheffield, there are direct train links provided by East Midlands Trains, Virgin Trains East Coast and Northern Rail, with to Peterborough, Leicester, Nottingham, Sheffield, Doncaster and London.

Buying or selling in Lincoln

Houses prices have bounced back since the recession but are still relatively low compared to other parts of the country. There’s a wide range of property types and lots of new building happening.