Welcome Welcome to Lincoln! Maybe you’re looking for a university experience that is quiet and intimate, or perhaps you prefer funfilled and action-packed? Lincoln is all of these things and more. The city of Lincoln is unique. It feels more like a beautiful, quaint town than a city. There’s none of the hustle and bustle and high crime rates of larger cities, such as London or Manchester. Lincoln feels much friendlier and is incredibly beautiful. At the heart of the city is the Cathedral Quarter, with its stunning Tudor buildings; the castle
grounds and the awe-inspiring cathedral. The cobbled streets are brimming with fascinating independent shops and boutiques. Steep Hill is precisely that… you may need a breather half-way up! Those preferring peace and quiet will find many places to walk or sit and relax. Not only are there a plethora of historic buildings to explore, the university is situated on a picturesque wharf, surrounded by restaurants and bars. For the more extroverted students, we have countless clubs and societies to join and make friends; bars, nightclubs and pubs-a-plenty. Of course, it won’t all be play; there will be some work! Rest assured that here at Lincoln, your learning experience will be second to none. You can take advantage of the best facilities and top-rate student accommodation. You’ll find plenty of info in this magazine to help you decide if Lincoln University is for you and to help you make the most of your time here. If you have any more questions, give us a call. We’d love to hear from you.
Happy Birthday University of Lincoln Happy Birthday University of Lincoln This October marks The University of Lincoln’s 20th anniversary. On the 11th of October 1996 the Queen officially opened the university saying ‘it’s good to be here again on a huge occasion for the city and county. We are making history, as well as the examiners, who will be your judge.” The opening of the university made a “dramatic change in the dynamic of the city.” The campus has since been dramatically extended and with a £113 million investment and the opening of the Sir Issac Newton building planned the university is better than ever. Paul Banton the Lincoln Area president of the Chamber of
Commerce says “what students spend locally has benefited hundreds of companies across Lincolnshire. The university is also actively involved in the business community through training people and sending out graduates into the community for employment.” The university is placed in the top 10 in the UK for overall student satisfaction with several of its courses ranked number one for their subject areas. Here’s to 20 more successful years of the University of Lincoln.
Cathedral One of Lincoln’s best known attractions is the twelfth century Gothic style Cathedral. At 83 metres high it is no surprise that it took over 100 years to build, from 1185 to 1311. The Cathedral is a stunning building, with three towers and 20 bells spread across them, plus it is the third biggest Cathedral in the country after St Paul’s Cathedral and York Minster. Visible from miles away, it truly is an awe-inspiring sight; especially as you get up close and take in the full majesty of the place. Even if you don’t want to pay to look around, you can
An awe-inspiring sight still visit the gift shop and walk in the grounds, craning your neck to look up at the fascinating stainedglass windows and interesting gargoyles. The cathedral is opposite the castle grounds, so when your family come to visit, there will be plenty of places to take them to sightsee. Your graduation will even take place within the cathedral. A beautiful and impressive backdrop for your special day, to celebrate your achievements.
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We asked students to sum up their uni e Lucy Westbrook
“It’s a fantastic experience, and I really enjoy it.”
Demi Smith
“Interesting course, lots of opportunities to meet new people, try new things etc.”
Dan Wood
“Really good experience, met friends for life whilst studying something of real interest.”
Jake Redbourne
“It’s great, full of excellent opportunities.”
Grace Lewis
“It’s been very useful in preparation for work.”
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experience in one sentence. Here is what they said William Ashdown
“Very good course and most societies are good.”
Sarah Holder
“It’s fabulous and I love it.”
Catherine Dowse
“Lincoln is everything I wanted and more.”
Shauna Appleby
“Overall very good, the staff are helpful and friendly.”
Alice Stanford
“It’s fun, friendly and a good place to study.”
Ten Places to Eat For £10 or Less
Is Uni breaking the bank? Just because you’re low on cash doesn’t mean you shouldn’t treat yourself to a nice meal out with your mates. Here are ten places to eat for £10 or less Lincolnshire Red Ale House and Kitchen Non-steak mains £8-£11 Newland A Taste of Italy Panini and platters £3-£8 West Parade The Cheese Society Café Breakfast £3-£10 Light Bites £3-£4 Main Meals £8-£10 St Martin’s Lane
Wig and Mitre Snacks and sandwiches £3-£7 mains from £8 Steep Hill Coffee Aroma coffee from £2.50 cakes £1.50£3 Guildhall Street Burton Road Chippy fish and chips from £4 Burton Road
Cafe Shanti main meals around £5 Clasketgate Cafe Portico dishes £4-£9 Grantham Street
The Reform (The Castle Hotel) bar meals £4-£11 West Gate Greenhouse
lunch menu £3.50-£6.50 Burton Road
Steep hill Steep Hill really is a must-see part of Lincoln. It has won two prestigious awards; Britain’s best place in 2011 and great street in 2012. Whilst it was formerly known as Ermine street, it’s easy to see why it is called steep hill, at 420m long with a gradient of one in seven (14%) at it’s steepest point it isn’t the easiest of climbs. In fact the steepest part of the hill is only assessable on foot as it is unsuitable for any kind of vehicle. It is certainly worth the climb though, boasting an array of independent shops, tea rooms and pubs, plus the opportunity to purchase a range of souvenirs bearing the praise “I climbed steep hill” at the tourist information shop at the top. In July 2016 an event was held where steep hill was transformed into a giant water slide for the day. The top of the hill is the Bailgate area, with the cathedral and castle, and the bottom is The Strait, which leads to the city centre. Steep Hill has a lot of history; it was built by the Romans to connect the growing parts of Lincoln and you can even see parts of old buildings in the shops dating back as far as the Norman times.
Steep Hill really is a must-see part of Lincoln.
Vegetarian and Vegan Do you need veggie or vegan food? No problem in Lincoln! You will be spoilt for choice. The uni always has veggie options at the various cafés and snack bars, but if you want to take a stroll around the city you’ll find several places to suit your taste buds and your wallet. Cafe Shanti
Zizzi This well-known Italian restaurant chain has created it’s own vegan cheese made from rice milk which you can have melted on pizza, plus all the pizzas can be made gluten free. They also offer vegan friendly side dishes, such as garlic bread and Tuscan potatoes. You can ask for their vegan menu which lists all the vegan food they offer. Find it on Brayford waterfront. Opening times: Mon-Sat: 12pm-11pm Sun: 12am-10:30pm Tripadvisor 3.5 stars Happy Cow 3 stars
Cafe Shanti has a lovely atmosphere, beautiful décor and yummy food. All of their dishes are vegetarian and can be made vegan if they aren’t already. Plus a wide selection of vegan cakes and desserts. With the profits going to Lincs To Nepal charity what’s not to love? Find it on Clasketgate Opening times Monday-Thursday: 9:30am-5pm Friday-Saturday: 9:30am-9pm Sunday: 12.30pm-4.30pm Tripadvisor 5 stars Happy Cow 5 stars
Pimento Tearooms
Handmade Burger Co This burger chain has lots to offer for vegans. Several different veggie burgers and sides; plus they even offer soya milk and ice cream in their milkshakes ,including a delicious Oreo milkshake. So you can get a full meal; burgers, sides and milkshakes, all completely vegan! Find it on Brayford waterfront Opening times: Sun-Thurs: 11:30am-10:30pm Fri-Sat :11:30am-11pm Tripadvisor 4 stars Happy Cow 4 stars
This cosy vegetarian and vegan tearoom offers a range of food such as soups, cakes and more, There really is something for everyone. This tearoom is part of Pimento Fashions; so why not pick up a cool new outfit while you’re there? Find it on Steep Hill. Opening times; 10am-5pm all week Tripadvisor 4.75 stars Happy Cow 4.5 stars
Annual Events in Lincoln
Here are five annual events to look forward to every year, because if uni gets stressful it’s good to have some fun days planned. Lincoln pride – September Whether you’re LGBT+ or not, pride is a great day to just come and have fun. With music, stalls and a bar what’s not to love? And why not go to the after party if you want to carry on the good times.
Lincoln Christmas market – December Every year the Cathedral Quarter is taken over by Christmas stalls selling crafts, gifts and festive food. There is a big wheel, carousal and other rides. It is a nice night with a festive atmosphere, perfect to get you in the
Lincolnshire Show – June
Lincoln 1940s weekend – August
This celebration of rural Lincolnshire is held at the Lincolnshire show ground, it has everything; entrainment, food, shopping, music, horticulture and farm life. It is a perfect family day out with something for everyone to enjoy.
The 1940s weekend starts off with a themed market on the Strait with a barbecue and live music on Saturday. The main event is on Sunday on Brayford Waterfront with memorabilia and vintage clothing available to buy, music and 40s style dancing. Plus, a Spitfire flyover. Don’t forget to dress up!
Asylum Steampunk Festival – August The largest and longest running steampunk festival in the world is held in Lincoln’s Cathedral Quarter. People come from all around the world to join in, so whether you want to dress up or not why not come and check out the stalls and cool costumes.
nights out in Lincoln Here at Lincoln University, you’ll do most of your socialising on campus. With several bars and cafés, there will always be something to do. However, if you do want to venture further afield for a night out, here are the top 5 nightclubs less than 5 minutes away from uni. The Scene (Newland) Lincoln’s premier LGBT and live music venue. Hosts of the Lincoln pride after-party.
Moka and Shack (Silver Street) Featuring state of the art sound and light effects: this is a clubbing experience you don’t want to miss. Trebles (Saltergate) Your go to bar for the ultimate start to your night. We guarantee you’ll be visiting time and time again.
Walkabout (High Street) The home of sport and party in Lincoln. During the week, they are the best sports venue in town, but at weekends they transform into the best party venue around. Home (Park Street) A nightclub and dining venue with 8 bars, serving a casual menu.
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