Lincoln
Planning your visit
Address: Lucy Tower Street, Lincoln, LN1 1XW View on Google map
Opening Times: The towpaths are always
Price: Once you're parked up, it won't cost you a thing
Toilets: For customers of the local pub/café
In Lincoln, the River Witham joins the Fossdyke Navigation at Brayford Pool in the centre where you can take your little ones (and older ones!) on a boat trip. This large expanse of water was a natural lake and was first excavated by the Romans to improve it for boats.
Today, you can see a host of narrowboats and river craft at the boatyard, marina and boat club. Just east of Brayford Pool, the River Witham navigation passes through the heart of Victorian Lincoln and through the Glory Hole - where an ancient half-building stands right over the canal.
Things to do and see
- Walking
- Considerate cycling
- Fishing - while fishing in Brayford Pool may be tricky, there are stretches along both the River Witham and Fossdyke Navigation
- Canoeing
Places to eat:
- Royal Willian IV
- Stokes High Bridge Cafe
- The Barge On The Brayford
- Harvester Salad & Grill
- The Square Sail
- The Witch & Wardrobe
- The Green Dragon
Boat trips:
Wildlife spotting:
You are guaranteed to see some elegant swans glide past as well as the resident ducks - just make sure you feed them all something healthy
Getting here
By car - there's a pay & display car park on Lucy Tower Street, best for Brayford Pool
By train - Lincoln Station is just a five minute walk to the towpath in Brayford Pool
By boat - there are a number of our marina moorings near Brayford Pool
