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Here you can find all the information you need to plan your visit.
Opening hours
Lincoln Castle is open throughout the year closing only for Christmas and New Year celebrations, so whether you visit the city during the Summer or Winter, rain or shine, you will always find a warm welcome at the home of Lincoln's Cultural Heritage.
10.00am-4.00pm daily from October to March
10.00am-5.00pm daily during April and September
10.00am-6.00pm from May to August
Open at 10.45am on the first Wednesday of every month due to staff training.
Last admission is 45 minutes before closing.
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Admission charges
- Adults: £5.00
- Concessions: £3.30
- Family Ticket: £13.30
- Under 5s Free
As part of the admission fee there are free guided tours of the castle dependant on the time of year. For more information click here
For more information on booking group tours including prices please click here
Prices may vary for Special Events.
Please note that concessionary rates apply to the following groups:
- People aged 0-18 years
- People aged 60 and above
- People who are unemployed
- People who are in receipt of income support
- People who are in full time education
- People with impairments/conditions that impact on their day-to-day living as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act
Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
How to find us
Lincoln Castle is situated in the historic Bailgate area of Lincoln. The information below should help you to plan your journey.
By road
Lincoln Castle is easily accessed by road. Please click here for a map showing routes to the castle
By rail
The nearest rail station is Lincoln Central which operates services to locations throughout the country. The castle is approximately a 15 minute walk from the station. Alternatively you can take the Ride bus
By air
The nearest airport to Lincoln is Humberside airport.
Parking
The nearest parking facilities can be found at The Lawn Visitor Centre, Union Road, Lincoln and Westgate Carpark, Westgate, Lincoln. For further information on parking in Lincoln including charges please click here
Access
Lincoln Castle is partially accessible. There is a ramp to the Magna Carta and the Charter of the Forest exhibition. The Prison Experience has a lift to the ground floor only. There is a toilet suitable for disabled visitors and the shop has an induction loop.
Gift Shop
The castle gift shop offers something for everyone! The shop stocks a range of items from contemporary jewellery to copies of the Lincoln Magna Carta.
Cafe
Unwind in our newly refurbished cafe and treat yourself to one of our many delightful menu options. The cafe is situated in the Victorian prison building and was previously a magistrate’s court!
For further information, ideas and advice on your visit please follow the links on the right.
Last Updated: 12 July 2010
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Map showing routes to Lincoln Castle
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