Lincoln Retreats - Strugglers Retreat
Lincoln, Central England
Sleeps 4
£443 per break
Check availabilityMuseums & Galleries · Lincolnshire
Lincoln Museum
📍 LN2 1LP
Photo: John Lord from Edinburgh, Scotland (CC BY 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Archaeology gallery covering Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages to medieval era
- Usher Gallery art collection including Lincoln Imp jewellery
- Free activity centre for younger visitors called Play
- Online shop selling art and history books and collectables
- Excavated mosaic floor from a late Roman town house found on site
Lincoln Museum and the Usher Gallery bring together Lincolnshire's archaeology and art collections, with galleries tracing life in the county from the Stone Age through Roman, Saxon, Viking and medieval times, alongside the Usher Gallery's art collection built from James Ward Usher's bequest, including his famous Lincoln Imp jewellery. Families can enjoy the free Play activity centre, and there's an online shop for books and collectables. Note that the main Lincoln Museum building is currently closed for redevelopment, though the Usher Gallery remains open Thursday to Monday. Located in Lincoln, this museums and galleries attraction sits close to Lincoln Central station, just 0.4 miles away, with 55 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, making it easy to combine with a wider visit to the city.
Practical details
- Open
- Usher Gallery open Thursday to Monday, 10am–4pm
- Best for
- Families with children, via the free Play activity centre
From the attraction's own website on 23 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Disabled Access
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🗺️ Plan the drive to Lincoln Museum
🚆 Or come by train
- Lincoln Central 0.4 miles
- Hykeham 3.6 miles
- Saxilby 5.8 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page