GP Specialty Training Programme

Lincoln

The city of Lincoln

Lincoln is a city of contrasts. The uphill area, with cobbled streets, fascinating old architecture, and the Norman castle housing a copy of Magna Carta, is dominated by the beautiful medieval cathedral. The cathedral is visible in the distance from miles around: at closer range, the changing light turns the honey-coloured Ancaster stone cathedral from a rosy pink to slate grey.

The renowned Lincoln Christmas Market, inspired by our link with Neustadt an der Weinstrasse (one of our three twinning partners), celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2006. From Thursday to Sunday at the beginning of December, the market features local and continental stalls, as well as a Victorian funfair. The floodlit cathedral forms a stunning backdrop to this annual event.

The University of Lincoln, based downhill in modern accommodation around the historic Brayford Wharf area, continues to develop and bring a new vibrancy to the city.

Arts and entertainment provision includes the Victorian Theatre Royal as well as new and rapidly developing venues, including The Collection and The Drill Hall, and there are excellent sports facilities. Places of worship include the Quaker meeting house and a synagogue. There is also a Buddhist meditation centre.

Lincolnshire is a county of contrasts, with a unique blend of lowfields and fens under massive skies; the North Lincolnshire Wolds (designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) and the coast with its famous extensive beaches.

For more information, please see http://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/ and http://www.lincoln.gov.uk/.