Historic East Midlands 'hidden gem' with old castle and cobbled streets revealed in Expedia's top 10 UK cities

We always knew the East Midlands was an ace region, now a historical city rich in culture has been named in an elite listing.

Travel experts at Expedia have compiled a list of the top trending destinations in the UK, naming Lincoln as number seven on the list.

There is much to love about Lincoln, one of England’s underrated yet finest cities.

Visit Lincoln refers to Lincoln as a ‘hidden gem’.

Did you know, the heritage-rich city of Lincoln has a castle that is almost 1,000 years old?

Built by William the Conqueror, Lincoln Castle has undoubtedly witnessed some of the most dramatic events in English history.

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Lincoln Cathedral at Minster Yard is also an intriguing, must-visit place, considered to be one of the brilliant examples of gothic architecture in Europe.

Lincoln may be a hit with history buffs, but it is also an amazing city boasting a vibrant food and drink scene, cobbled streets filled with independent boutique shops and more.

As reported by Condé Nast, Melanie Fish, spokesperson for Expedia said about traveller trends: “Rising costs have Brits searching for ways to stretch their travel budget.”

Reflecting on the best time to travel, Ms Fish added: “[Expedia] Summer Outlook shows that sandwiching the summer is the key – flight prices are lower in June, and the least busy time to travel is late August.”

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Budget savvy travellers cautious of rising costs could well be exploring staycations or daytrips on their own doorstep. Here is the full list of top 10 trending domestic destinations according to Expedia.

10. Aberdeen (+45%)

9. Exeter (+50%)

8. Country Antrim (+50%)

7. Lincoln (+55%)

6. Bath (+55%)

5. Bishop’s Stortford (+60%)

4. Windsor (+70%)

3. Dundee (+75%)

2. Norfolk (+90%)

1. Birmingham (+105%)