Name: Lincoln Castle
Rating: 5.0

Lincoln Castle

Lincoln Castle, Castle Hill, Lincoln LN1 3AA, UK

1-99 Years

Paid

Description

Lincoln Castle, A place where kings and convicts have walked. A symbol of power and punishment through the ages. Home to an original 1215 Magna Carta. Built by William the Conqueror in 1068, Lincoln Castle has stood for hundreds of years as a symbol of power and seat of justice.

Lincoln Cathedral's Magna Carta was being exhibited at the New York World's Fair in 1939 when World War II started. The document was kept safe at Fort Knox until the end of hostilities and returned to Lincoln in 1946. Discover 1000 years of history – where it happened. Scale the heights of the Medieval Wall Walk, follow in the footsteps of prisoners in the Victorian Prison, and immerse yourself in the Magna Carta story.

Price starts from £17.50 for Adult, £9.50 for Child & £38.00 for Family. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

Paid
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Medieval Wall Walk: As part of ongoing essential maintenance work at Lincoln Castle, there may be temporary closures affecting access to certain sections of the Medieval Wall Walk and grounds.
Victorian Prison: Lincoln Castle’s Victorian Prison was designed for the 'separate system', an isolating regime that kept prisoners apart from the corrupting influence of their fellow prisoners.
Magna Carta: Visit Lincoln Castle and see Lincoln’s Magna Carta, Charter of the Forest and a guest document in the magnificent surroundings of the David P J Ross Magna Carta Vault.
Investigate Learning: The Investigate Learning team have a wide range of learning experiences on offer which can be found on our website www.investigatelearning.com.
Guided Tour: Visitors purchasing a Castle Day Ticket with Grounds Tour or an Annual Pass holder are entitled to a free guided tour of the bailey of the castle, led by a specialist guide from the Friends of Lincoln Castle.
Volunteering at Lincoln Castle: In order that we can invest the time and support all our volunteers deserve to give the most informed and warmest welcome to our visitors, we are planning to resume our volunteer applications in the new year in readiness for welcoming thousands of visitors again in April 2026.
Archaeology: In 2013 archaeologists made an exciting and rare discovery in the grounds of Lincoln Castle. Whilst excavating the foundations for the new lift to the Medieval Wall Walk, they found an ancient church 3m below ground.

Facilities

Parking: There are several small car parks close to Lincoln Castle but capacity in these is very limited.
Food & Drinks: Offering a range of refreshments, sandwiches, panini's and cakes.

What to see

Events:

Friends of Lincoln Castle Showcase Weekend: We are excited to support the Friends of Lincoln Castle this weekend as they showcase the different ways in which they volunteer and support the Castle. On 27 September-28 September.
Lunchtime talk: Out of place and into history: Over the centuries, Lincoln Castle has accumulated items that seem out of place. On 30 September.
Dog Friendly Days September: Join us for a PAWsome adventure at Lincoln Castle on selected days this year. 27 September-28 September.

For more information please visit: https://www.lincolncastle.com/events

Website

Contact

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Castle Day Ticket: £17.50 for Adult, £9.50 for Child & £38.00 for Family.
Castle Day Ticket with Grounds Tour: £17.50 for Adult, £9.50 for Child & £38.00 for Family.
Medieval Wall Walk Ticket: £12.00 for Adult, £7.00 for Child & £26.00 for Family.
Fun and Fierce Dragon Painting: £3.00

Memberships: £42.00 for Adult, £19.00 for Child & £104.00 for Family.

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Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

1 April 2025 to 26 October 2025: 10am to 5pm
27 October 2025 to 31 March 2026: 10am to 4pm

Address: Lincoln Castle, Castle Hill, Lincoln LN1 3AA, UK

Post Code: LN1 3AA

Council: Lincoln

County: Lincolnshire

BUS: There are good bus connections throughout Lincoln and Lincolnshire . Lincoln bus station is located in the city centre next to the train station. Bus numbers 7, 8, 17 and 18 run between the bus station and Lincoln Castle.
TRAIN: There are direct lines to Lincoln from Newark, Nottingham, Sheffield, Leicester, Peterborough, Doncaster and London. Northern Rail offer special train fares to the city.
BICYCLE: If you travel to Lincoln Castle by bicycle there are spaces to lock bikes in Castle Hill car park just outside the Castle’s East Gate entrance.
AIR: The closest airport to Lincoln Castle is East Midlands, which is approximately 50 miles away. Lincoln Castle is a 1 hour 15 minute drive from the airport. There is a taxi rank outside the airport.
ON FOOT: If you are walking to the castle from the south side of the city please note that there is a very steep hill on the approach to the castle, called appropriately enough Steep Hill.
CAR: Lincoln Castle is well signposted on brown signs on all major routes into the city.
Parking: There are several small car parks close to Lincoln Castle but capacity in these is very limited.