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Lincoln Castle

Castle / Fort

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Lincoln

Castle Hill
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN1 3AA

Tel: +44 01522 511068

Fax: +44 01522 512150

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Experience nearly one thousand years of jaw-dropping history at Lincoln Castle from battles, to the hangings of criminals and ghostly tales. On your visit to Lincoln Castle discover a site steeped in history spanning the centuries from 60 AD to the present day. View the Magna Carta - one of the four surviving originals sealed by King John in 1215 and experience the only Victorian prison chapel of its kind, providing a haunting reminder of its past.

Lincoln Castle presents a full and varied events programme every year. Usually running from April to the end of August.Visitors can experience Historical Re-enactments, Birds of Prey Flying Displays,Tastes of Lincoln Sausage Festival and Lincoln Christmas Market.

Visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/lincolncastle

Opening Times

May - August (01/05/2012 - 31/08/2012)
DayTimes
Monday10:0018:00
Tuesday10:0018:00
Wednesday10:0018:00
Thursday10:0018:00
Friday10:0018:00
Saturday10:0018:00
Sunday10:0018:00
Bank Holiday10:0018:00
September (01/09/2012 - 30/09/2012)
DayTimes
Monday10:0017:00
Tuesday10:0017:00
Wednesday10:0017:00
Thursday10:0017:00
Friday10:0017:00
Saturday10:0017:00
Sunday10:0017:00
Bank Holiday10:0017:00

* October - March - 10am - 4pm
April - 10am - 5pm
May - August - 10am - 6pm
September - 10am - 5pm

Last entry is 45 minutes before closing.

Related Attraction

Visit Lincoln Pass, Lincoln

City of Lincoln Guided Tours, Lincoln

Magna Carta, Lincoln

Related Events

Sunday, 3rd June 2012 - Monday, 4th June 2012

A Right Royal Visit at Lincoln Castle
more info

Thursday, 28th June 2012 - Thursday, 28th June 2012

Olympic Torch Event at Lincoln Castle
more info

Saturday, 29th September 2012 - Sunday, 30th September 2012

1000 Years of Traditional Crafts 2012
more info

Gradings

  • VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS
VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS

Awards

  • Visit BritainCode of Practice Code of Practice 2011
  • Regional and MiscellaneousVisit Lincolnshire Member Visit Lincolnshire Member 2010
Lincoln Castle

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