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Welcome to 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. Buy tickets. / Plan. your visit. what's on. Discover. Explore. the attraction. Medieval Wall Walk. Explore towers and dungeons around the 360 degree wall walk. Victorian Prison.
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Built by William the Conqueror in 1068, Lincoln Castle has...
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- Magna Carta
Lincoln Castle is now the only place in the world where an...
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Built almost 1000 years ago by William the Conqueror,...
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Medieval Wall Walk lift and Westgate Please note: the lift...
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- David PJ Ross Magna Carta Vault
- Medieval Wall Walk & Audio Guides
- Victorian Prison
- Castle Grounds
- Archaeology Exhibition
- Dog-Friendly Days at Lincoln Castle
- Accessibility
- Groups
Lincoln Castle is now the only place in the world where an original 1215 Magna Carta and 1217 Charter of the Forest can be seen side by side, on permanent loan from Lincoln Cathedral. Magna Carta, meaning ‘The Great Charter’, is one of the most famous documents in the world and is often regarded as the foundation of democracy in England. Both docum...
The Medieval Wall Walk at Lincoln Castle is an unforgettable experience. Accessible by a spiral staircase or lift, visitors can walk the whole circumference of the walls that surround the castle. The walls offer the most amazing views across the city, especially on a clear day. The accompanying audio guide will tell you more about the castle's hist...
Visit the Victorian Prison at Lincoln Castle for an insight into crime and punishment in Lincoln. Built in 1788, this impressive building was used as a debtor's prison until 1878. The prison accommodated the 'separate system' - keeping prisoners isolated to encourage them to reflect, repent and reform. This can be seen by the single cells and the u...
The grounds at Lincoln Castle are free to enter and explore during non-event days. The perfect spot for a coffee on a sunny day, or a family picnic in a unique location. As you wander through the grounds, look out for the Castle Stories plaques on the floor. Dotted throughout the site, these tell the stories of the people who have visited or even r...
During Lincoln Castle's 2013 excavations and restoration, Archaeologists found an ancient, Anglo-Scandinavian church 3m below the ground. Objects found during the dig are on display in the Castle featuring a stone sarcophagus containing the body of a high-status individual - identified by the shoes worn at the point of burial. The church and the te...
If you have a four-legged friend that enjoys exploring just as much as you do, you can visit Lincoln Castle together on dog-friendly weekends. From the banks of the Norman Motte to the dark prison cells, your dog can follow you on a journey back through history, exploring the Medieval Wall Walk, Victorian Prison and the Magna Carta. You can find al...
Although Lincoln Castle is a historical monument, a huge effort has been made to ensure as much of it as possible is accessible to as many visitors as possible. The majority of the grounds of the castle are flat and accessible. The Medieval Wall Walk has a lift to the east section, which is flat and has stunning views of Lincoln Cathedral. An audio...
Lincoln Castle welcomes groups of up to 50 with a 10% discount on entry and catering available. For further information, visit the Group Itinerarypage on the Lincoln Castle website.
Visitors to Lincoln Castle can not only walk in the footsteps of Kings, but also gain access to the impressive Victorian Prison, the Medieval Wall Walk and the one of a kind Magna Carta Vault. Plus the castle hosts a variety of special events and exhibitions throughout the year.
Lincoln Castle is a major medieval castle constructed in Lincoln, England, during the late 11th century by William the Conqueror on the site of a pre-existing Roman fortress. The castle is unusual in that it has two mottes. It is one of only two such castles in the country, the other being at Lewes in East Sussex.
Immerse yourself in the lives of prisoners and their daily routines in the Victorian Prison and see the unique separate system chapel. 1000 years of history - where it happened. Winter Opening Hours: 10:00 - 16:00 Summer Opening Hours: 10:00 - 17:00. Duration: More than 3 hours. Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Learn all about history of Lincoln Castle, with research as far back as year 1068 to provide an in-depth account of its journey through time.
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