Natural landmarks · East Midlands
Brayford Pool
Brayford Pool — lake in the United Kingdom.
Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lincoln · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Brayford Pool is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "lake in the United Kingdom". Coordinates: 53.2287°, -0.5450°.
Photo gallery
From the Wikipedia article
Brayford Pool is a natural pool formed from a widening of the River Witham in the centre of the city of Lincoln in England. It was used as a port by the Romans – who connected it to the River Trent by constructing the Foss Dyke – and has a long industrial heritage. Today, the waterfront surrounding the pool is home to a range of hotels, restaurants, bars, entertainment venues and a modern University (the University of Lincoln). There is also a year-long programme of events on the waterfront including vehicle displays, music evenings and carnival parades.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
by John Wilson Carmichael]] , Brayford Pool from the Foss Dyke c.1820]] Brayford Pool is the oldest inland harbour in the United Kingdom. The adjacent land is known variably as Brayford Waterfront and Brayford Wharf. The Pool has been the focus of Lincoln's urban regeneration since the early 1990s. It is now overlooked by bars, restaurants, a cinema and, most significantly, the University of Lincoln. The Pool is used as a marina by houseboats and pleasure craft, as well as by anglers and kayakers. The Brayford Pool is known for its large population of mute swans (Cygnus olor). Also located on the Brayford Pool is the Lincoln Unit of the Sea Cadet Corps – T.S. Wrangler. Brayford Island, also…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.2287, -0.5450
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- Lincoln
- Parish
- Lincoln, unparished area
- Postcode
- LN1 1YX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lincoln
- Nearest railway station
- Lincoln — 0.4 km
- Official site
- lincolnartscentre.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4958554 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Brayford Pool (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Brayford pool.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Loading nearby places…
Nearby
📷 3Islands · East Midlands
Brayford Island
Brayford Island — man-made island that lies in the Brayford Pool in the centre of Lincoln in England.
📷 3Theatres · East Midlands
Odeon Lincoln
Odeon Lincoln in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · East Midlands
Lincoln Arts Centre
Lincoln Arts Centre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
Hotels · East Midlands
DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln
DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln — a hotel in england east midlands. 4-star. Brand: DoubleTree.
Cafés · East Midlands
Little Lincoln Cafe
Little Lincoln Cafe — a café in england east midlands.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
War Memorial 5 Metres East of Church of St Benedict
War Memorial 5 Metres East of Church of St Benedict — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
More natural landmarks in this region
📷 3Natural landmarks · East Midlands
Alderfen Broad
Alderfen Broad — lake in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · East Midlands
Barton Broad
Barton Broad — lake in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · East Midlands
Bleaklow
Bleaklow — mountain in Derbyshire, England, UK.
📷 3Natural landmarks · East Midlands
Crome's Broad
Crome's Broad — lake in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brayford Pool?
- Brayford Pool is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LN1 1YX), in the parish of Lincoln, unparished area.
- Is Brayford Pool free to visit?
- Yes, Brayford Pool is free to enter.
- How do I get to Brayford Pool?
- The nearest railway station is Lincoln, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LN1 1YX.