2 days in Midlands Itinerary

Lincoln is a cathedral city and the county town of Lincolnshire, within the East Midlands of England. Start off your visit on the 15th (Tue): contemplate the long history of Lincoln Castle, admire the landmark architecture of Lincoln Cathedral, and then get to know the fascinating history of Steep Hill.

For photos, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Lincoln day trip planning site.

London to Lincoln is an approximately 2.5-hour train ride. You can also drive. December in Lincoln sees daily highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) early enough to drive to Birmingham.

Britain's second-largest city, Birmingham was known as the City of a Thousand Trades and the Workshop of the World in the Victorian era.

On the 16th (Wed), examine the collection at Black Country Living Museum, then get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham, then admire the masterpieces at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, and finally don't miss a visit to Brindleyplace.

For where to stay, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Birmingham trip itinerary maker site.

Drive from Lincoln to Birmingham in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 10°C, and evening lows to 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) so you can take a train back home.