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Lincoln is one of the fastest growing cities in the UK with its population rising at four-times the national average. And for the last few years, Lincoln has been trying to capitalise on its rich heritage whilst trying to find its feet as a modern city that people will want to work and live in. Which means that it may not tick all of the boxes as yet, but the improvements it is making will only enhance Lincoln's overall appeal.

Getting around Lincoln
Lincoln city centre is relatively small and large parts of it have been closed to traffic and pedestrianised in recent years. As the city continues to grow, this causes significant pressure on the existing road network entering and leaving Lincoln . The main A46 bypass which opened in 1985 has already exceeded its capacity and plans have been approved for a new Lincoln Southern Bypass to be constructed, although it is unclear as to when this may be done. In the meantime, traffic congestion during the rush hour is commonplace and somewhat exacerbated during the summer months and the tourist season. And in the absence of a Park & Ride scheme, your best option may be to use public transport.

Both Lincoln train and bus stations are located in the Downhill area of the city – the train station is on St Mary's Street whereas the bus station is just off nearby Melville Street . And both are about a ten-minute walk away from the main shopping and commercial areas of the city centre. All regional bus services pass through the main bus terminal, whilst Lincoln is also connected via the rail network with a number of towns and villages along the Nottingham, Doncaster, Cleethorpe, Peterborough , Sheffield and Newark lines.

Eating, drinking and shopping in Lincoln
Lincoln is a tale of two cities when it comes to shopping. The Uphill area, spreading north from the cathedral, has long been synonymous with middle class respectability, Downhill with the common man. And despite living in an era of political correctness, many retailers from the Uphill area will label their goods as being from Uphill in an attempt to imply a superior quality of merchandise. But in the main, this is taken lightheartedly.

The shops in the Uphill area complement the historic surroundings, with a collection of tea shops, books stores and a number of small, independent retailers who face nestle with each other along the tightly packed cobbled street aptly named Steep Hill, that reaches its summit at the foot of the cathedral.

Coming down the other side and you find yourself in the Downhill area where you will find all the high street brands that you would expect to see in a city of this size, including the Waterside Centre - the only covered shopping centre in the pedestrianised retail core of Lincoln . In the main, the vast majority of chain stores are at the bottom of the hill, along the High Street, and in the St. Marks shopping area.

Lincoln is renowned for its Christmas market which attracts more than 250,000 visitors every year. Since it began in 1982, the market has grown to become the biggest of its kind in Europe , attracting stall holders from all over the Continent to peddle their wares.

The city has done much in recent years to attract visitors and to encourage more people to live and work in the area. The shopping district has been improved with large parts of it modernised so as to appeal to those with more contemporary tastes. Whilst other areas of the city centre have developed a unique personality of their own such as the waterfront quarter where the University's student population has stimulated the growth of Lincoln 's newest hub for the nighttime economy.

Indeed, the newly developed Brayford Waterfront Quarter has a good range of bars and restaurants in a marina setting. Whereas just around the corner on High Street, there are a number of fashionable bars and pubs, many with late licences and DJ's. The only downside being that there are only two clubs – Sugarcubes and Pulse. But if you are looking for somewhere to eat, there are a number of great restaurants heading up Steep Hill in the Cathedral Quarter.

Brown's Pie Shop – not a pie shop at all – is arguably the pick of the bunch, along with Jews House Restaurant and the Wig & Mitre.

When it comes to live entertainment, the Theatre Royal plays host to many musical, drama, comedy performances, whilst the stylish Engine Room offers much of the same but leans more towards contemporary performances along with Lincoln Drill Hall, which is the city's main live entertainment venue.

If you are looking for a more relaxed way to while away your time, the Lincoln Castle, Bishop's Palace and of course, Lincoln Cathedral, are all worth a visit to soak up some of the city's rich heritage. Alternatively you could just take a short trip to the beach in Skegness.

Sporting facilities in Lincoln are modest. The Council operates seven leisure centres in the area including Yarborough Leisure Centre which offers a wide variety of sporting facilities including swimming, squash, badminton and gym. Alternatively, there are a number of private health and fitness clubs such as David Lloyd, Total Fitness and Fitness First. But if you prefer to watch your sport instead, Lincoln City FC plays at Sincil Bank stadium.

Main residential areas
Ron Howard, the Oscar winning director of The Da Vinci Code , described Lincoln as "beautiful, absolutely gorgeous and friendly". And he was right. Massively under-exploited as a tourist destination, Lincoln 's magnificent cathedral, new university and improved road links have combined to make this city was of the fastest growing locations in the UK.

Along with traditional housing, there are a number of modern homes being built throughout the area whilst the opportunities for living in the city centre are being enhanced by a number of newly-built apartments.

If you're thinking of moving to the area, take a look at some of the current property available to buy or let in Lincoln.

Take a closer look
A picture is worth a thousand words. You can see some images from in and around Lincoln below.

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