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
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Event Highlights
Live at Lincoln Castle: Bananarama
19 June 2027
Bananarama bring their greatest hits to Lincoln Castle, joined by special guests Tony Hadley and Altered Images for a night of 1980s pop classics.
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Meet Hastings, our new dragon!
Come and see the spectacular new addition to our family of dragons, created to celebrate Lincoln's remarkable Norman story as the Bayeux Tapestry returns to the UK.
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Coins of the Conquest display in the Magna Carta Vault
14 September 2026 to 1 March 2027
Don’t miss your chance to see an extraordinary collection of 11th century coins in a new display in our Magna Carta Vault.
Did you know
?When the castle's archaeologists sifted through a medieval rubbish pit, they found the possible leftovers from a feast for King Henry II. Bones from animals and fish included conger eels, turbot, crab, lark, marsh harrier, venison and swan.
Opening Times
- 1 April 2026 to 24 October 2026
- 10am to 5pm
- 25 October 2026 to 25 March 2027
- 10am to 4pm
Ticket Prices
You can now unlock 1,000 years of history year round with the Lincoln Castle annual pass.
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