Lincolnshire

Lincolnshire is a county in eastern England that stretches from the coastal plains of the North Sea to the gentle hills of the Wolds, covering wide agricultural lands in between. The territory connects flat marshland in the east with chalk hills at its center, while open fields extend westward toward the border with Nottinghamshire.

Roman forces built military installations across the area during the first century and founded Lindum Colonia as an administrative center. Later, the region developed into a center for wool production during medieval times, which funded many of the churches and market towns that remain today.

Local communities maintain the tradition of church festivals throughout the Wolds villages, where you can join gatherings with regional food and folk music during summer months. Fishermen along the coast still sell their catch directly from harbor stalls, letting you watch the daily rhythm of seafaring life as boats come and go.

Walking trails cross the gentle hills of the Wolds and link small villages with nature reserves, with spring through autumn offering the best conditions for exploring. Along the coast, paved paths on top of sea walls provide good footing for walking and cycling even when weather changes quickly.

The flat landscape served as the location for more than 40 Royal Air Force airfields during the Second World War, giving the county its nickname Bomber County. Some of the old runways and hangars remain visible today, marking the period when this territory played a central role in air operations.

Location: East Midlands

Location: Yorkshire and the Humber

Capital city: Lincoln

Part of: East Midlands

Shares border with: East Riding of Yorkshire, Rutland, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, South Yorkshire

Website: https://lincolnshire.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 53.10000,-0.20000

Latest update: December 3, 2025 08:54