Bells Tea Shop

Located at the top of Steep Hill, Bells Tea Shop is open every day for breakfast, lunch, light snacks, delicious home-made cakes & scones and tea/coffee.

Located at the top of Steep Hill, just two minutes from Lincoln Cathedral and Castle. We are a traditional, family run tea shop serving tasty full English breakfasts, paninis, sandwiches, jacket potatoes and scrummy homemade cakes and scones. We have a fantastic selection of loose leaf tea and our coffees and hot chocolate are delicious. We use local suppliers including Jennys' Jams, Scamans' Eggs, Smiths' Smokery Chicken, Lincolnshire Poacher Cheese, Curtis of Lincoln and Fresh from the Fields.

Photos from Bells Tea Shop's post 26/08/2024

We're Steampunk ready for the final day.
Looking forward to seeing the Parade this morning and spotting lots of the lovely customers we have welcomed over the last 3 days.

Photos from Bells Tea Shop's post 24/08/2024

Day 2 of Steampunk completed. Despite the rain we had a lovely day. Here are some of today's customers in their wonderful creations.

Photos from Bells Tea Shop's post 23/08/2024

Excellent first day of the Assylum Steampunk Festival in Lincoln. Looking forward to the next three days. Here's some of today's customers in their splendid attire for you to marvel at.

Photos from Bells Tea Shop's post 22/08/2024

Staci made some marmalade cake in honour of our dear friend Jenny from

RIP Jenny ❤️

07/08/2024

Olympic Gold cake - gold bar caramel and white chocolate - delicious.

26/07/2024

We have been devastated to hear of the loss of our dear friend Jenny from Jenny's Jams of Lincoln

Jenny and her late husband Roger, were an integral part of our business since day one. Thousands of you have enjoyed her jams, chutneys and marmalade, so often telling us it was the best you have ever tasted. Jenny's blackcurrant jam with a fresh scone, clotted cream and a cup of tea was truly one of lifes great pleasures.

However, what we will really miss is Jenny herself. Chatting at the Farmers' Market, having a laugh when she dropped off our order, listening to her grandson telling us about his day when she brought in him for an after school treat.

Thank you for everything Jenny from all your friends at Bells Tea Shop. Sincere condolences to all your family # # #

RIP ❤️❤️❤️

Our founder, our leader, our best friend. Our hearts are broken 💔💔💔💔

Photos from Bells Tea Shop's post 21/07/2024

We've had a lovely weekend for the 1940s - see you all again next year.

21/07/2024

We've had a lovely weekend for the 1940s. See you all again next year.

21/07/2024

We've had a special visit this morning to start day 2 of the 1940s Weekend.
Lots of free fun for all the family until 5pm.

Photos from Bells Tea Shop's post 20/07/2024

We're up and running for the 1940s Weekend.

19/07/2024

Here's the programme of performances for the weekend 😎

Photos from Bells Tea Shop's post 16/07/2024

We're looking forward to Lincoln's 1940s Weekend this Saturday and Sunday 20 and 21 July.

Lots planned including vintage vehicles, fairground rides, fantastic singers and lots of dancing.

Our friends from the Farmers' Market will be here as normal, but will be located in the car park in front of the Castle.

Further information https://www.visitlincoln.com/whats-on/lincoln-1940s-weekend

14/07/2024

It's coming home ⚽⚽⚽
Good luck to Gareth Southgate and the England team.
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15/06/2024

Lovely today for

Photos from Lincoln Free Walking Tour's post 22/05/2024

Thanks to the team Lincoln Free Walking Tour for this lovely recommendation. Hope to see you again soon.

11/05/2024

Coming to watch the Lincoln Grand Prix tomorrow? Call in for one of our delicious full English breakfasts served 8.30am to 2pm.
Or grab a takeaway bacon or sausage bap along with a coffee - scrummy yummy.

29/04/2024

This weekend, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, sees Lincoln's first Festival of History. So much happening throughout the City.

Uphill we are celebrating our Roman heritage with craft displays and Roman centurions and a special event at Lincoln Castle.

Plan your weekend with further information here:-
https://www.visitlincoln.com/whats-on/lincoln-festival-of-history

27/04/2024

It wasn't to be this season for Lincoln City FC, but they did us proud. Looking forward to next season. .

24/04/2024

We were delighted to support this great cause. Still time to buy a raffle ticke.. Prizes include afternoon tea with us.
Many congratulations to Aimee on completing the London Marathon.

MARATHON CHARITY PRIZE DRAW 🖤 She only went and completed it! We will draw this in a few days so if anyone was to still buy tickets PLEASE PLEASE do!! Here—> https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/aimees-running-the-marathon
🖤 Prizes:
Bo Peep have donated a £20 voucher (https://www.bopeepboutique.co.uk)

Roly’s Fudge have donated a packet of Vanilla Fudge (https://www.instagram.com/rolysfudgelincoln)

Wig & Mitre have donated a bottle of South African White Wine (https://www.instagram.com/wigandmitre1)

Lion & Snake have donated a bottle of Rose Prosecco (https://www.lionsnakepub.co.uk)

Pretty Little have donated a pair of Thoughts Socks (https://www.instagram.com/prettylittlelincoln)

Follie have donated a fabulous Crumpet reed diffuser (https://www.instagram.com/follie.lincoln)

Boujee & Bijoux have donated a gorgeous Candle (https://www.instagram.com/bougie_and_bijou_steep_hill)

Top to Bottom have donated a Crystal lamp (https://www.toptobottomaccessories.co.uk/)

Heritage Country have donated two Pewter Shot Glasses (https://www.instagram.com/paulawestheritage)

Bells have donated a voucher for afternoon tea for two (https://bellslincoln.com/)

Wine shop have donated a bottle of Red Wine (https://www.steephillwines.com/)

Lottie and Lu have donated Four Liz Harry Pins (https://www.lottieandlu.co.uk/)

Lottie’s Atik have donated a Beauty and the Beast Book Bag and a second prize of Socks and Hairclip Accessory Set (https://lottiesatik.co.uk/)

Ben at The Straw Collection has donated a wonderful bottle of Champagne! And a secondary prize of TWO tickets to an upcoming tasting to the value of £30 per person! (https://www.facebook.com/share/eMRfkC8d1VzdV43K)

Sara’s Cakes and Bakes has donated a box of 6 cupcakes!

Self Lincoln have donated a gorgeous Sevin Hand and Body Lotion (https://www.instagram.com/self.uk)

Photos from Lottie's Atik's post 16/04/2024

Some great prizes up for grabs whilst supporting the Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance.

Photos from Bailgate and Uphill Lincoln's post 21/03/2024
09/02/2024

Do you love anyone enough to give them your last slice of caramel cake?

Totally delicious.

31/12/2023

Happy New Year to all our customers, suppliers and neighbours from
Thank you for your continued support, service and friendship.
May 2024 be a brilliant year for you all. Much love ❤️

23/12/2023

We're happy to be a small part of this fantastic effort by the Fans Player Scheme Lincoln City.
A magnificent total of £15k was raised thanks to the generosity of many and the hard work put in by Paul and Andrew.
👏🎉👏🎉👏🎉👏🎉👏🎉👏🎉👏🎉
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Hi folks

We are happy to announce we have just handed over £15,000 in Lincolnshire Co-op vouchers to the Lincoln Foodbank. We’re just waiting on a Professional video to be put together so we can say a proper thankyou everyone. So for now just be Proud with what we all have achieved and we’ll get something posted shortly.

❤️⚽️💚⚽️👏👏👏

23/12/2023

Our Christmas Elves are full of Christmas spirit today.
This trio are working hard serving lots of breakfasts, hot chocolates and other goodies. Pop in for a break from the Christmas shopping.

Photos from Bailgate and Uphill Lincoln's post 06/12/2023

So much happening THIS WEEKEND in Uphill Lincoln.
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Photos from Bailgate and Uphill Lincoln's post 05/12/2023

We're staying open until 7pm on THURSDAY so you can grab a warm drink whilst enjoying late night shopping, Christmas lights and much more in Uphill Lincoln.
Luxury hot chocolate melt anyone?

Photos from Bells Tea Shop's post 03/12/2023

We're open for hot chocolate if you're coming Uphill to see the Cathedral in the snow.

Photos from Bells Tea Shop's post 02/12/2023

Today has been Small Business Saturday.
Thank you to every who ventured out in the fog to support us and all the amazing businesses in Uphill Lincoln.

Photos from Bailgate and Uphill Lincoln's post 28/10/2023

It's the last day of school holidays and the Monsters.
Sunday sorted.

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39 Steep Hill
Lincoln
LN21LU

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm
Saturday 8:30am - 5pm
Sunday 8:30am - 4pm

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