Chair Of The Marketing Committee
Bailgate Guild
The marketing committee of the local area steering group. Lincoln Cathedral Quarter contains one of the greatest concentrations of independent retailers in the East Midlands and is home to an abundance of specialist retail, art, craft and gift shops and a range of elegant restaurants and bars. All these are clustered within a truly magical setting, some enjoy the benefits of the magnificent backdrop of Lincoln Castle or Lincoln Cathedral, others are a stone's throw away from Romain remains, and many are fronted by ancient cobbled street.Lincoln Bailgate boasts a fantastic mix of art, craft and gift shops which are run by people who are passionate about what they offer. Traders based in Lincoln Cathedral Quarter, which stretches from Newport Arch on Bailgate to the foot of Lincoln's well trodden Steep Hill know a thing or too when it comes to offering shoppers what they want.If you are looking for something different, or even unique, the Cathedral Quarter is alomost certainly where you will find it - whether you are looking for a taste of Lincolnshire's finest produce from Lincolnshire Plum Bread, Lincolnshire Sausages and Lincoln Blue Cheese to a one - off item of jewellery or a wonderful piece of antique furniture.There are many independent shops offering something really different on the fasion front; think classic with a modern twist, designer and individualistic. There are also shops bursting with fabulous jewellery, gorgeous handbags and high quality shoes.Bailgate and Steep Hill are really worth getting to know better. Where else would you find such a mix of public art, great range of shopping, historic monuments and exciting events.Get your timing right and you can browse farmers' and artists' markets, singalong with local and visiting buskers or cheer-on the participants in the Santa fun run.
