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a Castle in the town of Lincoln, in the county of Lincolnshire

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About Lincoln Castle

A fine Norman motte-and-bailey castle built in 1068 on the site of a former Roman fortress. It is interesting for its two mottes, the only other castle built in this style is Lewes.

The castle was the scene of several battles, most notably during the reign of King Stephen, and King John. In the early part of the 13th-century Lincoln Castle was besieged during what is known as "The Baron's War".

Lincoln Castle has a fine eastern gateway, its parapet walls are some of the finest in the country and offer magnificent wall walks. For over 900 years the interior of the castle has been used as a place of justice, today Lincoln Assize Court is still housed within the castle.

The castle offers the opportunity to experience what life was like in a Victorian prison, and there is a wide annual programme of annual events. These include, Medieval Jousting, The Lincoln Vintage Vehicle Rally, Open-Air Concerts, and throughout each summer on a Sunday after-noon a brass band entertains visitors with all types of music, including traditional band music and tunes from popular shows.

There is a gift shop and restaurant. Delicious cream teas are available.
Please see below for other recommended attractions and towns to visit near Lincoln Castle.

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Recommended attractions near Lincoln Castle

Lincoln Cathedral	(0.2 miles, 0.4 km)	Pictures
Hartsholme Country Park	(2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Hartsholme Country Park	(2.4 miles, 3.8 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Doddington Hall	(4.9 miles, 7.8 km, direction W)	Pictures
Newark Air Museum	(13.4 miles, 21.5 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Gainsborough Old Hall	(15.2 miles, 24.5 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Bainland Country Park	(15.3 miles, 24.6 km, direction E)	Pictures
Newark Castle	(15.9 miles, 25.5 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Tattershall Castle	(17.1 miles, 27.5 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Wetlands Waterfoul Reserve	(19.2 miles, 30.9 km, direction NW)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Lincoln Castle

Lincoln, in the county of Lincolnshire (0.3 miles, 0.4 km)
This fine cathedral City was called Lindon by the Ancient Britons' and later the Romans' knew it as Lindum. In AD48 a Roman...
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Nettleham, in the county of Lincolnshire (2.9 miles, 4.7 km, direction NE)
This is a most delightful Lincolnshire village with dreamy stone cottages, a picturesque village green, and a sparkling beck around which well fed ducks and moorhens colonise.
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Skellingthorpe, in the county of Lincolnshire (3.4 miles, 5.4 km, direction W)
This is a large village lying around three miles from Lincoln which is fringed by the Fosdyke Navigation. Visitors will find a few shops, pubs and an interesting Anglican church.
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Waddington, in the county of Lincolnshire (4.6 miles, 7.5 km, direction S)
Waddington is a bustling town, its modern day history forever linked to the R.A.F of which it is justifiably proud. It's annual air show is a major event on the yearly calendar and is attended by people from all over England.
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Dunholme, in the county of Lincolnshire (5.6 miles, 8.9 km, direction NE)
Dunholme is a small Lincolnshire village with a history stretching back to the Doomsday Book and possibly beyond. It is found nestling beneath a range of low hills, straddling along a stream.
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Saxilby, in the county of Lincolnshire (5.8 miles, 9.4 km, direction NW)
The village is dominated by the Foss Dyke Canal, a waterway built by the Romans and later deepened by Henry I to allow safe passage for larger vessels.
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Harmston, in the county of Lincolnshire (5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction S)
Harmston grew up on an escarpment from which there are dramatic views of the Witham valley, and it is perhaps this river-side position which has given this lovely pastoral place much of its character.
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Eagle, in the county of Lincolnshire (6.8 miles, 11.0 km, direction SW)
The village of Eagle is situated in spacious countryside a short distance away from the historic city of Lincoln.
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Ingham, in the county of Lincolnshire (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction N)
Ingham, from its earliest dawning's at the time of the Doomsday Book has enjoyed a tranquil existence. The village lies in a lovely area between Lincoln and Gainsborough, amidst some of the shire's most stunning scenery.
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Boothby Graffoe, in the county of Lincolnshire (7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction S)
Boothby Graffoe is one of the springline villages lying on the vast Lincolnshire plain. It is a sparsely populated hamlet of immense charm with a history that travels back over hundreds of years.
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Nearby travel help

Lincoln Central Station	(0.7 miles, 1.2 km)
Hykeham Station	(3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction SW)
M180 Junction 4	(21.6 miles, 34.7 km, direction N)
M180 Junction 3	(23.6 miles, 37.9 km, direction N)
Humberside International Airport	(25.3 miles, 40.6 km, direction N)
Sheffield City Airport	(36.6 miles, 58.8 km, direction W)
Lincoln Castle to London	(120.6 miles, 194.0 km, direction S)

Accommodation & Hotels near Lincoln Castle

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The White Hart	(0.1 miles, 0.2 km)
The Lincoln Hotel	(0.2 miles, 0.3 km)
Le Petit Hotel	(0.4 miles, 0.7 km)
Holiday Inn Lincoln	(0.4 miles, 0.7 km)
Mayfield Guest House	(0.5 miles, 0.7 km)
Hillcrest Hotel	(0.6 miles, 1.0 km)
Pyewipe Inn	(1.4 miles, 2.3 km, direction W)
Eardley's Hotel	(1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction S)
Washingborough Hall Hotel	(2.7 miles, 4.4 km, direction E)
Branston Hall Hotel	(3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction SE)
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