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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

1 April 2025 to 26 October 2025
10am to 5pm
27 October 2025 to 31 March 2026
10am to 4pm
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You can now unlock 1,000 years of history year round with the Lincoln Castle annual pass.

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Investigate Learning

See history come alive with authentic and exciting school visits

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Shop

Buy gifts inspired by Lincoln Castle in our unique gift shop

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Cafe

Offering a range of refreshments, sandwiches, panini's and cakes,