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Lincoln Castle

Castle & Historic Landmark · Lincolnshire, England

Lincoln Castle is a castle & historic landmark in Lincolnshire, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

PriceAdult £16 · Child £9.50 · Family £45
Lincoln Castle official: prices on the booking site (01522 782019). Medieval Wall Walk currently closed; Victorian Prison and Magna Carta open.
Opening times1 Apr-24 Oct 2026 10am-5pm; 25 Oct 2026-25 Mar 2027 10am-4pm. Medieval Wall Walk currently closed; Victorian Prison and Magna Carta open.
Best time to goWeekdays in term time; combine with the cathedral.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening.
Best agesAbout 5+; steps and uneven ground, so check pram access
Best for 6+.
If it rainsMixed: walls and courtyards are outdoors, some rooms give shelter
FoodCafé with sandwiches, paninis and cakes.
Money saverCheck membership value (English Heritage, National Trust, HES, Cadw); family tickets usually beat singles.
Top tipsWalk the wall first, then see the Magna Carta vault. Park in the city centre.
What to packSturdy shoes, layers, picnic, carrier for toddlers

Partly checked on 23 Oct 2026. Confirm prices and times on the venue's website. Venue website or source

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