Last century Lincoln became famous for its tanks and aircraft, but today it’s a city steeped in history and surrounded by pretty villages, green fields and woodlands.
Unlike standard hotel rooms, Situ is pleased to offer corporate serviced apartments in Lincoln which enable guests to feel like they are staying in their very own home away from home. Fully equipped kitchens, en suite bathrooms, free WiFi and Smart TVs give our Lincoln apartments a modern feel, whilst spacious living areas and open-plan layouts are enough to make any guest feel comfortable. You’ll never feel stranded or stuck to find local facilities either thanks to the 24-hour concierge service that comes with many of our Lincoln apartments.
The Brayford Serviced Apartments in Lincoln, near the city’s waterfront, are ideal for staying in during a business trip or short weekend break to the historic cathedral city. Whether you are travelling on your own, with friends or the family, this modern block of serviced apartment buildings with secure parking on-site has plenty of living room and amenities to make your stay as comfortable as possible.
Sitting in the East Midlands, on the East coast of England, Lincoln nestles between the Humber estuary and Wash. It is south of Yorkshire – York is just 70 miles away - and just north of Norfolk. London is 150 miles south while Birmingham is 90 miles south-east. Lincoln is extremely easy to get to – regardless of whichever method of travel you choose. Drivers can get here via the A1 (London) and A46 (Leicester, Nottingham, Newark) if travelling from the south and by the A46 (Grimsby) and A15 (Hull) from the north.
From the east, it’s the A158 (Skegness) while the west is the A1 and A57 (Leeds, Worksop and Sheffield). The new A15 Eastern Bypass has considerably eased congestion in Lincoln city centre and boosted public transport. The A1 from Lincoln southwards head to London. Those coming from European destinations for business - or who prefer to fly - have the choice of three local airports, all within 50 miles of Lincoln. A total of 11 new direct trains run daily from Lincoln to London while it’s also possible to take one of several direct daily trains from Lincoln to Leeds.
Lincolnshire – in which Lincoln is the county town – is a large agricultural area that is one of the main supermarket suppliers of fruit and vegetables in the UK. You’ll also find plenty of wheat and barley grown in the fields. This rural Lincolnshire contrasts nicely with the county’s other side – that of the high-tech industry. Leading tech firm Siemens sponsor a campus at the University of Lincoln, while also manufacturing much of the global market’s gas turbines. More than 1000 people are employed at chilled fish suppliers Youngs Seafood and Seachill in nearby Grimsby. BOC and Wren Kitchens are other household names, both based locally in Scunthorpe.
It is Lincoln’s ever-expanding University Campus that differentiates it from neighbouring towns though – helping to make it one of the fastest-growing UK cities. This is where much of the city’s engineering legacy continues. During WW1 Lincoln was famed for tank production, later it became the home of the RAF bomber. Today five working RAF bases continue to surround Lincoln.
New housing development projects, such as the £1.2 bn Lincolnshire Lakes scheme near Scunthorpe with its six new waterside villages and 2500 New Builds. This is in anticipation of a further influx of workers to Lincoln, including medical staff at Lincoln County Hospital. The unit is the fourth largest hospital in the UK.
Lincoln is known for having has its own Magna Carta and its cathedral was the tallest building in the world for 250 years. However, guests staying even temporarily in serviced apartments in Lincoln will soon realise there is much more to the city than its main landmark. Country and wildlife lovers will fall in love with the Lincolnshire countryside the minute they start passing through it. One of the biggest attractions for enthusiasts is the Fens - the nearby flat marshlands.
Lincolnshire Wolds is singled out as preserved Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and excellent for walking and hiking. The Donna Nook National Nature Reserve boasts a seal sanctuary with new pups born every winter. Other countryside pursuits near Lincoln include fishing, shooting and cycling. For retail therapy, there is the Waterside Shopping Centre with its familiar High Street stores. At the end of the year, the large Christmas Market draws in crowds from all over the county and beyond.
Humberside International Airport (HUY) is a 45-minute drive from Lincoln. It has excellent connections with Amsterdam (Schiphol) Airport. Head south from the airport on the A18, go on to the M180 and the remaining A15 brings you to Lincoln.
East Midlands Airport sits southwest of the city, 75 minutes away by road. It has good connections to many major European business destinations, such as Brussels and Frankfurt. The A52 and A46 bring air travellers to Lincoln. Robin Hood Airport (Doncaster Sheffield), with its European connections, is just one hour by road.
Birmingham Airport is one hour 45 minutes by car from Lincoln and has flights to further-flung locations such as America and Iceland. It’s possible to take a train from Birmingham International Railway Station into New Street Station. From there take a train to Nottingham where you’ll change for Lincoln Central.
For business travellers arriving at Gatwick and Luton Airports, you’ll find Lincoln less than two hours away by road.
Lincoln’s Central Railway Station sits south of the city centre at St Mary’s Street – a mere 10 to 15-minute walking distance from the High Street, historic Cathedral Quarter and many of the main shopping areas.
Here you’ll find direct connections to several UK cities with LNER, East Midlands Railway and Northern Rail services.
Lincoln operates a free Park & Ride scheme from Monday - Saturday (no service on Bank Holidays) from Waitrose on Searby Road in Lincoln. Buses run every 15 minutes from 7 am to 6 pm.