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Lincoln Castle

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Norman castle on the hill in Lincoln's Cathedral Quarter, with its medieval walls and Victorian prison. It stands opposite Lincoln Cathedral.

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Where to stay

  • Lincoln Cathedral QuarterGuest houses and hotels near the castle and cathedral
  • Lincoln city centreMost choice, downhill by the station
  • NettlehamVillage about 10 minutes away by car
  • Market RasenMarket town about 20 minutes away
  • Newark-on-TrentTown with a rail link, about 30 minutes away

Getting there

  • Lincoln Central station is about a 20-minute walk away, and there is a taxi rank outside
  • Buses 7, 8, 17 and 18 run from the bus station beside the train station to the uphill area, a 5 to 10 minute walk from the castle
  • Small car parks beside the castle fill quickly; larger ones include Flaxengate (LN2 1JX), Langworthgate (LN2 4AW) and Lucy Tower Street multistorey (LN1 1XL)
  • Walking up from the south of the city means climbing Steep Hill
TipSteep Hill is a hard climb for some visitors, so take a bus to the uphill area or a taxi from the station if mobility is limited.

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Questions people ask

Where is the best place to stay near Lincoln Castle?

Lincoln Cathedral Quarter: Guest houses and hotels near the castle and cathedral. Lincoln city centre: Most choice, downhill by the station. Nettleham: Village about 10 minutes away by car. Market Rasen: Market town about 20 minutes away. Newark-on-Trent: Town with a rail link, about 30 minutes away.

How do I get to Lincoln Castle?

Lincoln Central station is about a 20-minute walk away, and there is a taxi rank outside. Buses 7, 8, 17 and 18 run from the bus station beside the train station to the uphill area, a 5 to 10 minute walk from the castle. Small car parks beside the castle fill quickly; larger ones include Flaxengate (LN2 1JX), Langworthgate (LN2 4AW) and Lucy Tower Street multistorey (LN1 1XL). Walking up from the south of the city means climbing Steep Hill.

Any tips for visiting Lincoln Castle?

Steep Hill is a hard climb for some visitors, so take a bus to the uphill area or a taxi from the station if mobility is limited.

Which airport is closest to Lincoln Castle?

The nearest airport on this site is East Midlands Airport, about 43 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.