TIPF Big Day Out 2018 - Lincoln

[Ryewolf]

After the success of the previous two TIPF Big Days Out (or 3 if we count the rain stopped play Buxton Day out), here we are for our 3rd Big Day Out.

This is year it will be at Lincoln on the Sat 16th June 2018, time 10am (approx) meeting at the Stokes High Bridge Café - a Tudor building built on a medieval Bridge.

I've never been to Lincoln, but I know there's a Castle, a Cathedral, a Bishops Palace, Marina, a Windmill, a river, windy olde world streets as well as the usual opportunities to photograph fellow TIPF members photographing each other.

Obviously I'm in again for this one and I think Kev has also definitely committed to this one.

So stick you name in this post, if you fancy coming along... Or add suggestions for places to go and see...

[kev7d]

I’m in.  

[Ryewolf]

I'm in as well, so there'll be at least two of us...

[kev7d]

Already charging up my batteries.  

[fuzzyedges]

The market square is a nice place all roads lead up to it 
It has the cathedral at one end and the castle at the other 

The castle is expensive to enter last year it was £12 each and in my opinion photographically maybe not worth it unless there is something going on in there The center is all grass there may be good views from the walls but as I didnt bother going round them so I dont know  

Car parking is a nightmare the best bet is to find a side street south of the castle and walk back 
There are pubs cafes and public toilets (close to the castle entrance) in the market square 
Look forward to your images of it 

[Ryewolf]

Thanks Fuzzy, we hoped we might tempt you along - seeing as you do quite a few photos from the Lincoln Steampunk weekend  we did look at that weekend as well, but hotels space was severely lacking....

[fuzzyedges]

Unfortunatly not, time isnt my own these days, hence the lack of images 

[kev7d]

Just me and you at the moment Rye.  

[Ryewolf]

Yes, that's why I thought I'd bump it up, as there's just under 10 weeks....

[Clicker]

I don't think this is getting nearly enough attention stuck here in the Latte Lounge ... I for one rarely  click on here so I suspect quite a few others are the same  and are not seeing this .......

Maybe a few cross references and a link to this page from the banter box / chatroom every week  AND a post linking to here in the Admin area  will catch peoples attention. Even maybe Colinb who lives nearby could post a pic of Lincoln Cathedral in the images section showing the potential for  great images for us all and refer and link that to the  Latte Lounge  post.   Also  I do think some help and guidance might be helpful from any local  members regarding  postcodes etc for suitable car parks as I know it can be difficult ...  Thanks for  getting this underway Rye   .. Unfortunately I am taking a break for a month due to some family issues and will be unable to help organise  this with you Rye   and  am not able to say yet if I can come  but if I can I will     Good luck with it guys 

[fuzzyedges]

If you can get to the north east of the cathedral and onto Nettleham Rd after north gate or roads off such as the grove there are no parking restrictions on these roads (or at least last August} The benefit is you are at the top of the hill so walking anywhere around the castle / cathedral is on the same level 

Google maps will show you where I mean 

 

[JHFoto]

No can do, I will be at S'Albufera Nature Park at that time..............

[Clicker]

We'll get  ya one of these years Jeff ....

[kev7d]

9 hours ago, JHFoto said:

No can do, I will be at S'Albufera Nature Park at that time..............

I didn’t realise you were a naturist JH.   

[Rick448]

I can't make this as I am away that weekend, which is a shame as i am only 30 minutes away. 

[vanguard]

only just seen this, i'll have to check to see if i'm on call.

[Nikonmike]

Anyone that can make it should, it's a great photo opportunity, unfortunately, most of my days out are on a mobility scooter, the one i could take to Lincoln in the car boot would never cope with the hills. 

If anyone is staying overnight a nice shot used to be the cathedral taken standing near the castle entrance after dark.