Glory Hole & Brayford Pool

Brayford Pool is a large expanse of water at the junction of the Fossdyke and Witham Navigations in the centre of Lincoln.

The Romans first excavated this natural lake to create the Pool as an inland port. Today it hosts a boatyard, marina (01522 526896) and boat club. Just east of Brayford Pool, on the Witham Navigation, the canal passes through the heart of Victorian Lincoln and through the Glory Hole - where an ancient half-timbered building is actually over the canal.

Lincoln itself is famous for its vast and ancient cathedral, the building of which began in the 12th century. It towers over the town and is surrounded by the oldest quarter with its quaint buildings and narrow cobbled streets. The remains of Lincoln Castle, built for William the Conqueror in the 11th century, stand nearby. For tourist information, call 01522 873213.

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