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Student Housing
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The ultimate guide for University of Lincoln students sweating through a heatwave.
When Lincoln turns into a sun trap and your student house starts feeling like a toaster, you need a game plan. Whether you’re sticking around for work, summer modules, or just can’t bear to leave, here’s how to beat the heat and have a great time doing it.
Close your curtains or blinds during the day – especially if your room faces the sun.
Create a cross breeze in the evening: open windows on both sides of the house when the air cools.
Sleep with a chilled hot water bottle – freeze it during the day and it becomes your midnight saviour.
Use a fan + frozen water bottle combo for DIY air con (cheap, easy, and surprisingly effective).
🔌 Bonus: If you’re with Student Housing, your utilities are included and from 100% renewable energy sources – so run that fan guilt-free, all summer long.
🍨 Dennetts Ice Cream – The Strait
An iconic Lincoln favourite. Handmade local ice cream in traditional and unique flavours.
Must-try flavour: Honeycomb Crunch – sweet, crunchy, and insanely moreish.
Top tip: Pair it with a Raspberry Ripple scoop if you’re feeling fancy.
Grab a cone and sit on the wall near the cathedral – scenic and delicious.
🍧 The Ice Cream Parlour – Steep Hill
Small but mighty, with retro vibes and mega milkshakes. A perfect pitstop halfway up.
Best for: Mint Choc Chip Sundaes and epic Whippy cones.
Hack: Add a Flake and sherbet dust for the full nostalgic throwback.
🍦 Mooch – Brayford Waterfront
Gelato galore and air-con heaven. Right on the water – ideal for chilling out post-lecture.
Top picks: Pistachio, Biscoff Swirl, and Salted Caramel.
Cool down further with a Strawberry Mojito Mocktail or an iced oat latte.
🌿 The Arboretum
Loads of shade, fountains, and chilled park vibes. Bring a blanket and some snacks.
Bonus: Great for lazy afternoons with a book or catching up on Love Island on your phone.
🌄 Lincoln Castle Walls Walk
Not technically shady, but if you go in the morning, it’s cooler and way less busy.
The breeze up there? Chef’s kiss.
🐴 West Common
Wide open space, great for group picnics, games, and sunset beers. Pro tip: Bring a football and a portable speaker.
🌊 Brayford Waterfront is your go-to:
Caffe Nero – Order an Iced Caramel Latte or a Frostino-style frappe with oat milk.
Bar Unico – Authentic Italian vibes. Go for an Iced Espresso Shakerato or their Lemon Granita if you’re melting.
🚤 Brayford Belle Boat Bar
Yep, a bar on a boat. Try a Pimm’s, a frozen daiquiri, or just a good old cider over ice. Student-friendly prices, too.
Lincoln’s cinema has glorious air-con, big seats, and chilled drinks.
Go for the super-sized Tango Ice Blast and sit back in cool, cinematic bliss.
Use your student discount – and yes, it works on snacks too. Result.
🌼 The Swan (on campus)
Student classic with a fab beer garden.
Order: Pint of Madri, Fruit Kopparberg, or their Frozen Slush Cocktails when available.
🚢 The Barge (Brayford)
Floating pub = constant breeze.
Great for cheap pints, fish and chips, and unbeatable sunset views.
🍷 Cardinal’s Hat (Bailgate)
Quirky and classy. If you’re melting and want shade + sophistication.
Cool off with a G&T with cucumber, or a chilled rosé in the courtyard.
Garden BBQs at home – just check with your landlord first (Student Housing properties may have shared outdoor spaces).
Sunset walks up Steep Hill – no tourists, lovely breeze, and the best Instagram backdrop.
Hit up Lincoln’s charity shops – air con + treasure hunting = ideal hot day activity. Faves include St. Barnabas, British Heart Foundation, and Age UK Vintage.
Lincoln summers are surprisingly lush – especially when you know where to cool off. So grab your fan, your mates, and a double scoop of Biscoff gelato and make the most of it.
And don’t forget – with Student Housing, your rent includes utilities, so there’s no stress about staying cool indoors.
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Student Housing is a top-rated student lettings agency offering fully furnished, bills-included accommodation across Lincoln, Nottingham, and Hull. Run by former students, we provide hassle-free, transparent housing tailored for university life.
