Steep Hill
A steep cobbled old street linking the Uphill and Downhill parts of the city, lined with medieval houses, independent bookshops, tea rooms and antique shops.
Steep Hill, together with the upper section known as The Strait, is Lincoln's most photogenic old street. It was once named Britain's best street. The gradient reaches about 16% in places, and the climb from High Street in the lower town to Castle Square takes about 10 minutes. Along the way are the 12th-century Norman stone house known as the Jew's House, second-hand bookshops, artisan chocolate shops and afternoon tea rooms, so take your time browsing. It's best to walk up from the lower town, rest in a tea room along the way, and then, after visiting the cathedral, walk back down the slope. The street is steep and paved with cobbles, so wear non-slip shoes in wet weather. It is hard going with a pram.
Opening hours
All day (shops approx. 10:00–17:00)
Nearby sights
- Jew's House
- The Collection Museum
- Usher Gallery
- Lincoln Medieval Bishop's Palace
- Bailgate
- Lincoln Cathedral
- Stonebow and Guildhall
- Lincoln Castle