Lincoln: Directions, Beer & Food

[Diego_Sideburns]

NOTE: This information may be out of date in an ever-changing world.

 

LINCOLN CITY, SINCIL BANK STADIUM, LINCOLN LN5 8LD

 

Up to 2,000 away fans van be accommodated in the covered all-seated Stacey West Stand at one end of the ground. This has good views, although it has a couple of supporting pillars at the front of the stand that could affect your view, especially if there is a large away following and you are unable to move seats.

 

Disabled supporters’ facilities:

There is a limited amount of disabled parking at the stadium.

The disabled section is in the Bridge McFarland Stand at the south end of the stadium with entrance through gate E12.

 

Disabled supporters are entitled to a concession rate when purchasing tickets within the Bridge McFarland Stand if they have a medium/high rate of Disability Living Allowance. To qualify for a complimentary helper's ticket, the supporter must be in receipt of a high rate of Disability Living Allowance. Proof of such criteria is always required when applying for the above, and will only be issued at the discretion of the Club.

 

How to get there:

 

By Road:
From South: Exit A1 at s/p 'Lincoln A46, Sleaford A17' onto the A46. At roundabout after 9.4 miles take 3rd exit (s/p Lincoln South A1434). Keep on A1434, following 'Lincoln and City Centre' signs for 4.3 miles. Then get into inside lane (s/p City Centre, Worksop A57) and go straight on (1st exit) at roundabout into the High Street. After 0.5 miles get into outside lane, and go straight on at lights (s/p City Centre, Worksop A57). After 0.1 miles turn right into Scorer Street.

From North: Exit A1(M) at the roundabout after the Fina and Shell garages (s/p Lincoln A57, E. Markham) onto the A57. At junction after 9.9 miles turn right (s/p Lincoln A57), remaining on the A57 which here runs alongside the Foss Dyke. At roundabout after 5.9 miles turn right (Lincoln South, Newark A46, Grantham A1) onto the A46. Straight on at roundabout after 1.8 miles. At next roundabout after 1.6 miles (by BP station) turn left (s/p Lincoln South B1190, Doddington Industrial Estate, Lincoln City FC Stadium) into Doddington Road. Straight on for 2 miles to T-junction. Here, turn left (no signpost) onto Newark Road A1434. Keep on A1434 following Lincoln and City Centre signs. Go straight on (1st exit) at roundabout into the High Street. After 0.5 miles get in outside lane, and go straight on at lights (s/p City Centre, Worksop A57). After 0.1 miles turn right into Scorer Street. Tip: Have some change ready for a small tollbridge (Dunham) en-route.

From Scunthorpe (A15): At roundabout which forms the junction with the A46, take 3rd exit (s/p Lincoln Central and South, Newark A46). Stay on A46 for 5.0 miles, over two roundabouts. At 3rd roundabout turn left (s/p Lincoln South B1190, Doddington Industrial Estate, Lincoln City FC Stadium) into Doddington Road. Straight on for 2 miles to T-junction. Here, turn left (no signpost) onto Newark Road A1434. Keep on A1434 following Lincoln and City Centre signs. Go straight on (1st exit) at roundabout into the High Street. After 0.5 miles get in outside lane, and go straight on at lights (s/p City Centre, Worksop A57). After 0.1 miles turn right into Scorer Street.

From East (A158): At roundabout which forms junction with A15, take 1st exit (s/p Lincoln, Sleaford A15) onto the A15. Follow Sleaford A15 signs for three miles, down steep hill and over bridge. On the bridge, get into the right-hand lane to turn right (s/p Sleaford A15, Grantham A607) onto South Park Avenue. At roundabout after 3.0 miles turn right (s/p City Centre, Worksop A57) into the High Street. After 0.5 miles get in outside lane, and go straight on at lights (s/p City Centre, Worksop A57). After 0.1 miles turn right into Scorer Street.

 

Car Parking:
There's a small car park at the ground though most supporters park in the numerous side streets in the Sincil Bank area. A little further away, adjacent to South Park Roundabout, additional car parking is sometimes available on the South Common for a nominal charge.

By Rail:
The nearest railway station to Sincil Bank is Lincoln Central. The ground is a 10-15 minutes’ walk from the station. On foot, turn left out of railway station and left again at the main road (High Street) going over the level crossing. Take the seventh turning on the left (Scorer Street), and first right into Sincil Bank.

 

By Bus:
The City bus station is located 100 yards from the railway station. On leaving the railway station, cross the road at the pedestrian crossing, turn right and follow the road round to the left. The bus station is on your left.

Bus numbers 1, 1D, 7, 7A, 13, 14, 24A, 27, 27A, 601, SB4 all run along the High Street. Ask to get off at 'South Park Roundabout'. From here walk to the roundabout, turning left. The next left is Sincil Bank with the ground 100 yards away.

Where to drink:

Visiting supporters are welcome before matches in the Travis Perkins Suite, located at the south end of the ground, with hot food and cold drinks available. It provides a friendly pre-match atmosphere, with Sky TV available on numerous state of the art LCD screens.

Hot and cold food and drink are also readily available within the ground.

There are plenty of good pubs to be found if you head along the High Street towards the city centre. Fans of other clubs have recommended:

The Golden Eagle 21 High Street LN5 8BD;

The Ritz (Wetherspoon) 143-147 High Street LN5 7PJ;

The Treaty of Commerce 173 High street N5 7AF.

No doubt OWTB’s Lincoln residents will advise, but it appears that the following are very popular with the locals:

The Horse & Groom, Carholme Road;

The Duke William, 44 Bailgate LN1 3AP;

The Widow Cullen’s Well, 29 Steep Hill LN2 1LU;

The Strugglers, 83 Westgate LN1 3BG.

[UsedtobeWozzer]

Steep hill is not a misnomer either, it's akin to the north face of the Eiger.

[KurtAndrew]

For those travelling via the A57 be aware there's a Toll to cross the river Trent, I think it's only 50p though

[sjk2008]

Checked earlier and Manchester to Lincoln, changing at Sheffield, you could a return train for £28. That involved you splitting the journey up though and getting 2 singles to Sheffield and back and an open return from Sheffield to Lincoln.

[Fyldelatic]

There seems no train leaving Sheffield for Lincoln before 13:42, and no train leaving Lincoln before 19:15. Engineering work?

[Simpo]

Don't forget this is highly unlikely to be a 3pm Saturday kick-off. Probably 2pm Sunday, as one of eight games moved there by the BBC.

[simplythemostimportantkick]

Don't forget this is highly unlikely to be a 3pm Saturday kick-off. Probably 2pm Sunday, as one of eight games moved there by the BBC.

Not trying to be funny but says who ? And why ?

[yarddog73]

League team away to non league team tends to be what the BBC go for with the giant killing factor. There's only 20 games this time and at least half will be moved for TV purposes. If we don't get one of the two or three live slots I'd say we are odds on to be one of the Sunday games.

[simplythemostimportantkick]

Could it also be Friday night ? I wouldn't mind that. Could be a decent night in the city centre although I've never been.

[Dick_Valentine]

£24.10 return from Rochdale if you can make it back to Lincoln Station by 17:16, or £28.10 if you want to be in Lincoln for noon.

[Dick_Valentine]

That's on the Saturday

[opinions4u]

Lincoln hotel rates seem a bit pricey on the Saturday night!

[yarddog73]

Big Christmas Market for that weekend Fri, Sat, Sun. Some Lincoln fans reckon the old bill might ask for a Monday night fixture.

[yarddog73]

BT are showing,

 

12 noon on the Sunday

19.45 on the Monday

 

BBC are showing,

 

19.45 on the Friday

8 games with a live feed at 2pm on the Sunday.

 

BT also show two replays live on the Tuesday and Wednesday night.

[HarryBosch]

Big Christmas Market for that weekend Fri, Sat, Sun. Some Lincoln fans reckon the old bill might ask for a Monday night fixture.

 

Someone could get Paul Durkin'd by a bratwurst if the police don't get this right....

[NewBlue]

 

Someone could get Paul Durkin'd by a bratwurst if the police don't get this right....

They'll turn up for this in numbers I reckon. It'll be a dead, dead good cup tie. Both teams reckon they'll win. Meant to have a decent atmosphere at Lincoln as well.

 

Hope we can take 1000+.

[yarddog73]

Apparently the away end has rather good acoustics

[BenRad]

Anyone know when they announce the TV games?

[nzlatic]

Anyone know when they announce the TV games?

For the first round it was the Thursday after the draw.

[Fyldelatic]

They have just announced the First Round replays on TV: Brackley Town v Gillingham next Wednesday 7.45 pm, and Dover Athletic v Cambridge United next Thu at 7.45, both on BT Sport.

[lincoln_latic]

What a great draw, first time we've played in Lincoln since 1998 (if my memory serves me right). The Lincoln massive will be there in force!

 

There are a few pubs within walking distance of the ground, mainly on the south end of the High Street (Golden Eagle, Shakespeare, George & Dragon, Millers Arms, Golden Cross (pretty rough). Some of those mentioned by Diego like the Strugglers are good pubs but a long walk from the ground. The Ritz (Wetherspoons) is about 10-15 mins walk from the ground, but after a pretty feisty altercation between Lincoln and Grimsby fans (yes Lincolnshire has a derby!) a few years back I'm not sure how footy fan friendly it is.

 

As someone else has mentioned the Christmas market is that same weekend. Its now supposedly the biggest in the UK, of not in Europe, so hotel prices if you can find one will be sky high.

[NewBlue]

 

As someone else has mentioned the Christmas market is that same weekend. Its now supposedly the biggest in the UK, of not in Europe, so hotel prices if you can find one will be sky high.

 

Surely it's not bigger than the Manchester markets..?

[Diego_Sideburns]

 

Surely it's not bigger than the Manchester markets..?

Or Birmingham's, twinned with Frankfurt.

[yarddog73]

Or Tommyfield

[lincoln_latic]

Or Birmingham's, twinned with Frankfurt.

 

 

 

Surely it's not bigger than the Manchester markets..?

 

It has 280 stalls according to the website, and covers most of the centre of the town both uphill and downhill. I'm sure that its promoted as being the biggest in the UK, but I'm often wrong (so my wife tells me!). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Christmas_Market