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Lincoln Castle, Lincoln

Lincoln castle has over 900 years of history during which it has operated as a castle, a prison and a court. During Norman times, Lincoln was the third most important city in England and was therefore the location for one of the first castles to be built by William the Conqueror.

Several battles involved the castle during the reign of King Stephen and King but many of the original features have survived for visitors to see today. Lincoln castle is also one of only two castles in the country to have two mottes.

One of the main attractions of the castle is its possession of a copy of the original Magna Carta of which there are only 4 left in existence.

Free guided tours are operated everyday in the summer at 11am and 2pm and at weekends during the winter. There are amazing views from the castle over the Lincolnshire countryside and of the city itself.

Opening Times

Open daily from 10am. Closing time ranges from 4pm to 6pm depending on season.

Closed on 24th, 25th, 26th and 31st December and 1st January.

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Ticket Prices

Adult - £4.00
Child - £2.65
Concession £2.65
Family 2+3 £10.65

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Disabled Facilities

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More Information

Telephone: 01522 782040
Email: Lincoln_Castle@lincolnshire.gov.uk

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Hotels & Accommodation

Woodhall Spa Woodhall Spa
The Broadway, WOODHALL SPA, LN10 6ST
Distance: 14.6 miles
Hickman Hill Hotel Hickman Hill Hotel
Coxs Hill, GAINSBOROUGH, DN21 1HH
Distance: 14.9 miles
Lincolnshire Oak Hotel Lincolnshire Oak Hotel
East Road, SLEAFORD, NG34 7EH
Distance: 16.8 miles
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The Castle
Castle Hill
Lincoln

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