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We really loved the Cathedral and Castle Quarter. The castle grounds are great for a family picnic and they are free to enter. We paid what was rather a high price to be able to walk the castle walls and visit the jail. However, the spectacular views was probably worth the cost. There is a lift up to the castle walls but the visit is not for the feint-hearted. There are several staircases to navigate and a very narrow spiral staircase to the top of the tower. Well-placed and interesting placards explain the history and the view over Lincoln and the surrounding countryside. Within the grounds and embedded in the walls is Lucy the dragon, rumbling and growling. Every 15 minutes she roars and emits clouds of steam. Great for children and again free. The jail is very interesting and the staff/guide was very welcoming and recommended the best way to tour. On the way, we viewed Lincoln’s copy of the Magna Carta and watched a short film in the theatre. A great day out, combined with a visit to the cathedral. On the way back down ‘Steep Hill’ there are many interesting stores, and some art and some antique shops, as well as the usual tourist tat.
Moi PixieMoi Pixie
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A really cool castle, so much history! You can walk round the top of the castle walls, where you will get some fantastic views across the city and beyond, especially if you walk to the top of the watchtower! If you do the wall walk be aware that it's quite narrow on places and there are lots of steps, so not great if you can't do stairs, there is a lift up to the walls but it was out of order when I was there so just maybe ask at the ticket office if it's in order before going round to it if you need the lift. The Victorian prison is also so fascinating, so much to see and some hands on activities as well. There is lift access to the different floors as well if you can't do stairs. Nice walk around the grounds too, where you may spot a dragon or two! You can go right up to the front of the court house building but it's still a working court so you can't go inside, but the security guard came to the front to tell me all about the court house and it's history which was really nice. All the staff across the site were incredibly friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. All in all a great day out for all ages!
SimoneSimone
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Second time I visited, and loved it just as much! We spent about an hour walking on the Wall, with marvellous views (especially onto the cathedral). All in all about 3 hours exploring the grounds, including the Victorian Prison and the Magna Carta. I was glad to see that the 180-degree screen of the history of Magna Carta had been fixed since last time I visited (when parts of the film were not showing correctly). There is a lot to see and explore, and it's equally fascinating for a return visitor! One observation, though: Although my companion and I have no trouble walking and climbing steps, it didn't escape me that the lift to get up to the Wall was out of order, which was already the case last time I visited. Whether it had only recently broken down, or had been out of action the entire time, I don't know. But I felt disappointed for disabled or elderly visitors, who cannot climb stairs, but would like to visit the Wall. It would be desirable to make it a priority to repair the lift, in order to enable access for everyone.
Rolf Wietlisbach-KobayashiRolf Wietlisbach-Kobayashi
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Excellent castle for touring. You can walk the wall all the way around which provides amazing views of the city. I highly recommend seeing all the indoor displays on arrival and leaving the outside castle touring for later. You do not want to run out of time and miss seeing the Magna Carta (The Charter of the Forest, 1217, and a small crossbow were in the same display area, but I understand those two exhibit spaces are for rotating artifacts). The staff was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions that weren't covered in the film presentation downstairs. Once back outside, there is an elevator or spiral staircase to allow you access to the wall walk. Of special note is the access to the prisoner cells in one of the towers which I might not have noticed had it not been for our friend who toured us around. There are a few surprises to be discovered.
Jenn TAFFERS & Co.Jenn TAFFERS & Co.
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"While theres no evidence to support this" is it appears a long running joke on most of the displays throughout the castle. Considering your ticket of £15 roughly gets you into the jail (which is just a lot of cells, some activities that are missing pieces and two interactive actors who we didn't get to get a chance to chat to) and a walk around the castle walls. It's quite disappointing. It's probably best to enjoy the castle for free. And whilst there's no evidence to support my review, please take my word, the only decent thing is that you can get a good view from the walls. That and nosy at who has amazing gardens around the castle itself. I'm not entirely sure it's worth the cost. Especially when the Magna Carta wasn't there either. The view is nice on a clear day mind.
Mike Rouse-DeaneMike Rouse-Deane
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We arrived pretty late in the day so we were sadly too late to visit the prison or see the Magna Carta itself. Might be worth revisiting for that reason. What we were able to do was walk the castle ramparts which was fun and informative as there are information points detailing what you are looking at. It was great to see the prison architecture differences between Victorian rear and Georgian facade. The views of the surrounding parts of the city and countryside was very cool. Also the famous cathedral is a short walk away and you have great views of it from the walled walk. Covid management procedures were in place so that was good to see. Overall a definite place to visit and I feel it's one that tends to go under the radar of a lot of people from down south. .
Ammar HassanAmmar Hassan
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Lincoln Castle is a major medieval castle constructed in Lincoln, England, during the late 11th century by William the Conqueror on the site of a pre-existing Roman fortress. The castle is unusual in that it has two mottes. It is one of only two such castles in the country, the other being at Lewes in East Sussex.
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