What's On at Lincoln Castle
Lincoln Castle presents a full and varied events programme every year. Usually running from April to the end of August.
Visitors to Lincoln Castle can experience Historical Re-enactments, children’s Fun Days, and Open-air Theatre.
For the latest events please click on downloads.
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Updates to Lincoln Castle Events Leaflet
A Right Royal Visit
Sunday June 3rd 10am – 6pm and Monday June 4th 10am – 6pm
Last admission 5.15pm
The daytime events on Sunday and Monday will have a wide range of entertainment in the Castle grounds. There will be medieval re-enactments from Lincoln Castle Garrison and the Buckingham’s Retinue, walkabout acts and musicians. John Nesfield’s Retinue will also perform several horse display shows throughout the course of the day.
Admission prices for daytime event
£7 adults
£5 concessions
£19 family ticket (two adults and up to three concessions)
Under 5’s FREE
Please note tickets can only be requested for this event until Wednesday 30th May at 12pm, after which time no more tickets will be issued.
A Right Royal Visit – Beacon Lighting
Monday June 4th 7pm – 11pm (Beacon lighting approximately 10.15pm)
After the festivities of the day the Castle grounds will reopen at 7pm for further entertainment and the lighting of honorary beacons for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
PLEASE NOTE – no alcohol will be permitted inside the castle grounds, no naked flames, no dogs except assistance dogs
FREE admission
Wristbands are available from the 2nd of May by either following this link to complete the online form or telephoning Lincolnshire County Council’s Customer Service Centre 01522 782239
Vintage Vehicle Rally
Sunday June 10th
10am - 6pm
See how motoring used to be, with over 200 classic and vintage vehicles packed into the grounds of the Castle.
Lincoln Castle’s very own Stig may even make an appearance!
Admission prices
£7 adults
£5 concessions
£19 family ticket (two adults and up to three concessions)
Under 5’s FREE
Victorian Weekend
Saturday June 16th and Sunday June 17th
10am – 6pm
Last admission at 5.15pm
The Castle welcomes a weekend of Victorian entertainment, including a visit from a Royal of the past.
Admission prices
£7 adults
£5 concessions
£19 family ticket (two adults and up to three concessions)
Under 5’s FREE
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Jubilee
Communities across Lincolnshire are busy planning street parties for early June to mark the Queen’s 60 years on the throne.
Lincoln Castle - Events Gallery
Pictures from past events held at Lincoln Castle.
Events Feedback 2011
This year’s Summer Fun took on a classic Garden Fete atmosphere.
Birds of Prey at Lincoln Castle
Our resident falconer – Derek Tindall can frequently be seen at the Castle training his birds of prey and getting them used to flying within the grounds.
Events Feedback 2010
Feedback from the Medieval Summer Fun Weekend that took place on 7 and 8 August 2010.
