Lincoln Travel Forum

I am going to Lincoln on an exchange in September and I wanted to know a little about the area. Are there any interesting historical sites around? Would you suggest hiring a car to drive around Scotland/Wales/general area? Is it relatively easy to get a job there - I'm looking for part time work (bloody Australian dollar being 40p) something in the retail industry, probably. I can get a british passport too as my mother was born in the UK, would anyone advise getting the British one instead of using my Aussie one?

there is tons of history in and around Lincoln, you will be able to build a great travel page. Go up to Edinburgh and then to the Highlands of Scotland if you get chance, take a tent and camp if you are on a budget (and it is summer) Do a google search for jobs in Lincoln to give you an idea of what is available, the UK Labour Market is heavy on the supply side just now, particularly since the expansion of the EC, but people like Aussies and you should get something in retail, not least because you speak the language. I have no idea about passports. sorry

Lincoln itself has Roman and Medieval history, visit Ely (fairly nearby)for more Medieval + cathedral explorations. Explore Yorkshire (especially york) and Northumberland (Lindisfarne, Hadrian's Wall etc) before you get up to Scotland. Loads of history nearly everywhere in the UK.....get hold of any OS (ordnance survey) map to give you ideas. Local libraries have them if you don't want to buy, or there are maps online at www.getamap.com (or maybe .co.uk). Hiring a car is certainly the easiest way to get to many sites, (public transport in the UK is neither partiicularly good nor extensive) but will depend on your funds. Petrol is expensive here, and journeys always take longer than map distances might suggest (small roads/ lots of traffic/ roadworks etc). I suspect you'll be able to find part-time bar work in Lincoln, possibly shop work too. Don't know if your passport status matters when it comes to working, might be worth investigating what the rules are if you just have your Aussie one?

I think maybe leics is too modest to recommend that you visit her home and travel pages, so I will.

Thank you. :-))))

thanks guys