Discover the Majestic Lincoln Castle

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from Nottingham, take the A52 towards Grantham. Merge onto the A15 towards Lincoln. Continue on the A15 for approximately 30 miles, then follow signs for Lincoln city center. When you reach Lincoln, follow signs for 'Castle' and 'Historic Quarter.' You can find parking nearby, with various options available, including the St. Mary’s Street car park (charges apply), which is a short walk from Lincoln Castle, located at Castle Hill, Lincoln LN1 3AA.

• Public Transportation - Train

  If you prefer to travel by train, take a train from major cities in the East Midlands, such as Nottingham or Leicester, directly to Lincoln Station. The journey from Nottingham takes around 50 minutes. Upon arrival at Lincoln Station, exit the station and take a 20-minute walk (approximately 1 mile) to Lincoln Castle. Head south on the High Street, turn left onto Steep Hill, and continue until you reach Castle Hill, where the castle is located. Alternatively, you can take the number 7 bus from the station to the city center, which costs around £2.

• Public Transportation - Bus

  For those traveling by bus, several services operate from surrounding cities to Lincoln. For example, National Express provides coach services from cities like Nottingham and Leicester. Once you arrive at the Lincoln Central Bus Station, it's a 10-minute walk to Lincoln Castle. Head down to the High Street, continue straight, and turn left onto Steep Hill, which will lead you directly to Castle Hill.