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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

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Medieval wall walk

Medieval Wall Walk

Explore towers and dungeons around the 360 degree wall walk

Victorian Prison

Victorian Prison

Experience the imposing Victorian prison and extraordinary chapel

Magna Carta

Magna Carta

See the iconic charter that changed the course of history

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Did you know

Lincoln Cathedral's Magna Carta was being exhibited at the New York World's Fair in 1939 when World War II started. The document was kept safe at Fort Knox until the end of hostilities and returned to Lincoln in 1946.

Opening Times

31st October 2022 to 31st March 2023
10.00am - 4.00pm
1st April 2023 to 29th October 2023
10.00am – 5.00pm
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Investigate Learning

See history come alive with authentic and excisting school visits

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Buy gifts inspired by Lincoln Castle in our unique gift shop

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