Nobody has mentioned Lincoln. Its a very nice City with a lot going for students. Everybody thinks its flat, until you walk from the high street up to the Cathedral and Castle at the top. That area is very old worldy.
University Link
http://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/
Cathedral link
http://www.lincolncathedral.com/
Castle Link
http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_midlands/121/lincolncastle.htm

Lincoln is very close to the coast Skegness being probably the most liked seaside resort.

Lots of good folk clubs in Lincolnshire.

It has a lot going for it, if the studies that you want to follow are available.

pm me if you would like more info that might help.