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
Tour of Britain at Lincoln Castle
2 September 2026
We are looking forward to welcoming you as Lincoln Castle becomes home to the official Tour Village for the opening stage of the Lloyds Tour of Britain.
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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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A Modern Chronicle: photography exhibition by Andrew Scott
View the stunning photography exhibition by Lincoln-based photographer Andrew Scott, capturing Lincoln’s heritage, architecture, and everyday life.
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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