If you have never visited Lincoln for the International Steampunk Festival, then you have missed a treat.
We journey there by railway, which means that these days we travel light, bringing a single suitcase to haul onto the train and a rucksack each for the cameras. The Steampunk costumes are amazing, so naturally I took lots of photos. It has been hard to pick out just five for this review.! We met some lovely people outside the Cathedral, in the Castle grounds and in some of the hostelries around the city. There is a great atmosphere everywhere. Of course, those who have spent time making the outfits and fantastic machines are only too willing to pose for photographs.
There are plenty of places to eat and drink, with entertainment in some venues. These days we do not walk up the challenging Steep Hill towards the old Castle Square, but get the bus from the bus station, which is near the Brayford Waterfront. The Pool is the oldest inland harbour in England at the junction of Foss Dyke Canal and the River Witham. The Waterfront is no longer industrial but boasts a variety of places where you can sit out and enjoy the sunsets. However, the jewel in the city’s crown is the Cathedral Quarter with its awe-inspiring architecture and small independent shops. The Cathedral itself, with its intricate carvings in the golden stonework is over 1000 years old. No visit to Lincoln would be complete without seeing its treasures.
Lincoln is a must for the tourist – even without the Steampunk!
