Absolutely stunning cathedral, steeped in history and tradition. Finding the Imp was fun and the tours are great. I have taken the tour twice now during my two visits. The first tour was great and moved at a very good pace. Lots of fun, unknown tidbits. The second tour was unfortunately hard to hear and very slow paced, so we didn't see as much. I went to Lincoln by myself the first time, and brought my husband and kids the second. Either way, the cathedral is gorgeous and lovely to visit. I'm not sure if the coffee shop/cafe is officially part of the cathedral. When I visited last year (2023), we had afternoon tea and was blown away! It was all very lovely! But this year (2024), it was pretty disappointing. I brought my teenagers for tea and the cakes and sandwiches were cut over half the size. Barely a bite worth. We will have to try somewhere else for tea next time we visit. read more

See all

Lincoln Cathedral is a stunning cathedral with a dominant presence in Lincoln. It is near the high point of the old medieval city, on a hill in largely flat country, and it is exceedingly tall, being considered for some yeas to have been the tallest building in the world. The architecture is a mix of older Romanesque and later Gothic architecture, giving an unusual facade in particular. It has an historic font, visceral tomb of Queen Eleanor, wife of Edward I, who died in Lincoln, as well as tomb of St. Hugh. They offer roof top tours as well. read more

See all

This is one of the most amazing cathedrals I have ever been in! It is enormous! The staff are very helpful and polite. It's just a donation to get in, I recommend at least a pound or two if not more. It's costs lots to keep the place up. There are so many things to look at inside. I would set aside at least a couple of hours. There are services held daily still if you want to go to one. The architecture is insane and the stained glass is out of this world. There is a cafe Inside serving food and drinks with a beautiful courtyard to sit in. This is an absolute must visit if you are near Lincoln. In fact I would come visit just to see it if you really like old architecture and churches. read more

Lincoln Cathedral - Churches Near Me - Lincoln, LIN

The main purpose of our visit to Lincoln (today) was to tour the cathedral. It is one of the largest and loveliest cathedrals we've ever visited. Admission prices are reasonable and there are a few (free) tours each day. We took a tour and I highly recommend that; we learned a lot and our guide was fascinating & delightful. We were at the cathedral for about two hours (of which about 1 1/4 hours was spent taking the tour [officially the tours last for one hour, but our guide took longer and we certainly didn't mind]) - and after a lengthy dinner nearby, we walked by the cathedral again and it was beautifully lit up (after dark). We walked all around the exterior which was bathed in a beautiful golden light, and I really recommend doing that. read more

Sir John Betjeman called Lincoln Cathedral one of the new 7 wonders of the world. It is at the top of Steep hill or Greestone Stairs. A long climb. Built on solid rock it's foundations are only a few shallow feet. A lot has been said about its beauty but I like the quirks. It is built on Roman foundations. Lots of ties and concrete hold the towers up. If you open one of the hatches in the floor you can see a Roman column base. Some of the glass in the stained glass windows is wrong. During WWII they were taken out and buried in a field to protect them from the Luftwaffe and no-one was sure how to put them back so sometimes a foot is sticking out of the side of a head. The chapter house has the history of the place in it's windows including the trial of the templars. It was used as Westminster Abbey in the filming of The Da Vinci Code. it has a touch and feel section of masonry and carvings for the blind. Hugh of Avalons tomb is here and there is a pilgrim entrance. Next to it is a Gilbertine orner with ceramic pots where you can light candles. It has cloisters but never had monks. A high ledge above the west front window is called Bank's View. Joseph Banks who was Captain Cooks botanist liked to sit there. Do not go up if you are afraid of heights! The tomb of Little St Hugh reminds us of the injustice to the Jews in Medieval times. There is a medieval library and one designed by Wren. John of Gaunt and his mistress Catherine Swynford were married there and she and her daughter have tombs there. Many kings and presidents were descendants. The Angel Choir is beautiful, overlooked by the famous Lincoln Imp. It has wonderful carvings (Miserichords) but sometimes you can see the teethmarks of Cromwells horses in them. Look for the wooden rabbit carver in the cloister roof and many others seen through a mirror you push along on a cart. The coffee shop sells great hot chocolate with marchmellows called a Cloister Cloud. A great place to warm up if you are visiting the Christmas Market, some stalls of which are outside the West door. They do like you to pay something to go in and look. Around £4 a head when I was there last. Although not a ghost (made popular by a Victorian silversmith selling charms) The Lincoln Imp is something tourists are always asking me to show them. He supposedly dashed about until he saw the Angel Choir and was so struck by its beauty he turned to stone. But..hauntingsA seventeenth century holy man has been seen climbing the steps at the front of the cathedral. The last witnesses to see him reported a chain hanging from his neck. The bells have also been pealed by an unseen hand, while legend says a procession of praying monks haunt the cloisters. A suicidal woman named Constance who jumped from the tower during the 1960s returns to re-enact her final, desperate action. Finally, an immovable bloodstain is said to remain on the floor where a stained glass window master landed after leaping from the gallery . he became depressed after his apprentice created a superior window from the master's off-cuts. read more

Lincoln Cathedral - Churches Near Me - Lincoln, LIN

See all

Westminster has nothing on this place.. Lincolnshire is known as a very flat , very rustic, very old world, very "quaint"...county... Lincoln Cathedral is located right in the centre of the city and it would not be something that you would struggle to find ..the cathedral can be seen from anything up to thirty miles away (dependent on the weather). Just beautiful (and romantic) when seen lit at night. Yes, the Da Vinci Code was filmed here.. and the tea room , is worth the extra visit as well. read more

See all

A week or so ago I wrote a "review" of a cemetery. (Why one would chose to do so is quite beyond the scope of this review.) In the process, I was faced with the question of exactly how many stars to give this resting place for the dead and what exactly those stars would mean. I'm faced with the same quandary here. Does five stars mean that this 1,000-year-old cathedral is "As good as it gets!"? If I give it two stars, can I honestly say that I've "experienced better"? Can this magnificent Gothic structure truly be a three star "A-Ok"? Questions of star quality aside, I'd give Lincoln Cathedral five glorious stars and would urge any and all to give it a visit. I've visited three times not, most recently over the Christmas holidays, and have been overwhelmed by its beauty, impressed by its history, and startled by its Imp each time. By the way, the Christmas market is fabulous, too. read more

Visiting the medieval market after visiting the German market, again free samples abound, will visit the cathedral properly another day read more

Lincoln Cathedral - Xmas - Churches Near Me - Lincoln, LIN

Huge, fascinating and impressive cathedral up on the hill in Lincoln. Visable from miles away, especially when lit up, the cathedral dominates the skyline. I'm not religious in the slightest, but I enjoyed the architecture and history elements. Worth investigating the cloisters too. If you're feeling naughty, walk around to the coffee shop entrance (at the back) and slip in for free.... the £6 entrance fee seems a bit steep to me. read more

This review is a hard one for me.. The cathedral itself is definitely 5 stars. But it used to be "donations only" to enter and now it's....... 6 POUNDS!!! (forgive my lack of a pound sign on my computer) Now, I'm not saying that a cathedral that caliber isn't worth 6 pounds, but it's not Salisbury Cathedral! Just because The Davinci Code was shot there, doesn't mean I want to pay $6 all of a sudden. It just seems a bit steep to me.. 3 pounds, I could deal with, but money is tight. I've been to Lincoln Cathedral at least 3 times, and donated each time. I don't want to pay that much, as much as I'd like to see it again. It's free during worship... I wonder if they kick you out after the service is over, or demand you pay. lol My dad asked the gal at the desk if he had to pay every time he wanted to come and talk to God, now. She didn't have an answer. In saying all of that... the cathedral is definitely worth seeing, even if you don't want to pay to go past the nave. Especially if you haven't had the opportunity to see it before, pay the money. It is worth it if you're only going to have the chance once:) read more

Its been a while since I was last here and unfortunately can only view the e xterior . Last time here they were filming the Dan Brown film with Tom Hanks . The building is just totally sumptious :) read more

Lincoln Cathedral - Churches Near Me - Lincoln, LIN

See all

I came here one Christmas to hear Handel's Messiah with my mum, and it was ace. We brought blankets and woolly hats and gloves and scarves and snuggled up on our chairs, all toasty, listening to beautiful voices of the choir and mesmerised by the architecture. That sounds dead poncy, I know, but it was dead magical and lovely and I'd love to go and do it again. Oh and they filmed some of the Da Vinci Code here, which caused much hullabaloo around the county. Everyone in our village was like 'ooh that Mr Tom Hanks is coming to visit, get your best frock on!' read more

It's always a dilemma when visiting a place of worship as a tourist. You want to be respectful but at the time time photograph everything and enjoying the history. The staff at the cathedral encourage you to enjoy and have wealth of knowledge about it's history. It is an amazing place without doubt and can get very busy no doubt in part to the piece it it played in the film 'The Da Vinci Code'. I understand there are certain dyas when you can go to the top of the cathedral as well. A must place to go if visiting Lincoln. read more

An excellent place to visit if you're coming to Lincoln for the day. The walk up alone is worth it. The street that leads up to The Cathedral is called Steep Hill and i lined with little boutiques perfect for the alternative shopper. The Cathedral itself costs to get in and there are guided tours available every day. Even if you don't go in, its worth walking up just to walk around it. Especially at night. Also the Da Vinci Code was filmed here. read more

fantastic sight. Must see in Lincoln. Very friendly and informative staff. Be sure to visit the medieval library upstairs. Also, dont miss the imp! read more

Lincoln Cathedral - Churches Near Me - Lincoln, LIN

What a beautiful cathedral! I can see it at night when I look out my window and it never ceases to amaze me.

Of all the cathedrals I have seen... this is my absolute favourite! Ok... so I have visited this cathedral more times than any other and each time I am more and more in love with it. As a student, I probably didn't appreciate it as much as I do now... but giving tours and pointing out specific aspects that the students study about in British Studies has probably helped my appreciation of this wonderful cathedral grow. The Normans sure knew how to pick a spot because this cathedral still stands high above the city and the surrounding countryside. If you arrive into Lincoln at the train station or central bus station, you will see at the top of Steep Hill. Even if you drive in on the A46, you'll see it in the distance and I always love to point this out to the students for those 'ohs' and 'ahs'. It is a lovely example of the progression of history through the architecture as well... from the remaining Romanesque bits on the West Front to Perpendicular Gothic in the Angel Choir. You can see the original colour on some of the carvings on the West Front and on the Choir Screen. Eleanor of Castile's viscera tomb is here, Katherine Swynford is here, the Da Vinci Code was filmed in the Chapter House... where a number of Parliaments were held, there is a Roman Mosaic just outside of the cafe, and if none of those attract you... maybe the Imp carved into stone in the Angel Choir will... This is a must. Yes, it does cost money to enter, but if you were going to choose one thing to pay admission to while you are visiting Lincoln, I implore you to spend it on this! I know that we all like free things or an optional donation, however, in order to keep up with the costs, especially with the work on the West Front, think of it as your contribution to keep this cathedral from crumbling to the ground. Not to mention, the cathedral is in one of my favourite cities... Lincoln is absolutely gorgeous and offers a lot to see, do, and even some great eats! read more

Difficult to add to Templars review, but there are official guided tours advertised on certain days. This costs a little more, but is worth every penny and more. Apart from all the usual historical information and trivia, the explanation of the layout and why it is a cathedral (it still has the cathedra in the roof spaces), those who want to are taken right through all the roof spaces and towers, as well as out onto the roof in a number of places. Due to the cathedral's position on top of the hill, the views are unbelievable. My only photo's of tis are on print from my real camera, so I can't download them as yet, but pictures are a must! read more

It's 10 years since I lived in Lincoln but I lived quite close to the Cathedral and remember it well. It is certainly a spectacular building, and a very beautiful one too -- some cathedrals are just vast, but this one seems to combine vastness and beauty in a wonderfully enticing way. However, the thing I remember most about it was how cold it was in the winter -- having attended a couple of Christmas-type events there I would certainly recommend wrapping up well if you're doing the same. The Cathedral was also home to a vibrant worshipping community, who were quite active around the City. All in all, if you're visiting Lincoln I'd warmly recommend a visit to the Cathedral -- more so in summer than in winter though! read more

I've reviewed this already - a great place to visit, often taken for granted by people who live here. Highly recommend a visit to the Cathedral, especially coupled with one to the castle. read more

The focal point of lincoln this cathedral definatly packs a punch. From where ever you are in the city, the cathedral is looming over you in all its glory. Particularly breathtaking at night when its all lit up!! its a beautiful focal for the city and one that all lincolners are very proud of. read more

The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, is a little treasure trove. Containing many artefacts from art including works by Monet, Degas, Van Gogh and Titian to name but a few. There are also many great finds from the Egyptian era along with some amazing armour in the armoury. This truly is one of the greatest museums in the world which has made world headlines recently due to the fact that a tourist visiting the museum slipped whilst doing up a shoe lace and landed on two priceless vases, which have now been beautifully an d painstakingly restored, to the point I could not see any sign of the repairs the last time I visited. read more

A beautiful and impressive building, it being the closest true cathedral to us, it was the first we visited with our children. There is an overwhelming sense of calm in the building, and whether you are religious or not, you are immediately made to feel welcome. The people working there are all friendly and extremely helpful, meeting you with a smile and a few pointers of how best to view the building and it's contents, and telling you about features that would hold the kids interest. The building has so many facets you could easily spend hours wandering around, or just sit and absorb the peace. There is also a lovely shop, in which you could quite easily get carried away. read more

The Cathedral is a spectacular building which dominates the skyline of Lincoln, especially at night. It still amazes me when I see it, even after 20 years of living in Lincoln. Definitely worth a walk around the outside, although there is a small charge to go inside, it's worth the fee. read more

LINCOLN CATHEDRAL is without any doubt the best Cathedral in middle and Northern England. It's towers stand supreme and dominate the surrounding countryside for miles around. From the outside it looks large, but once you get inside the outside appearance becomes insignificant. The inside is really massive, it's well lit and very spacious, there's banners and Coats of Arms adorning the great walls. Tombs and cryps are plentiful. There is chaples serving our country's Armed Services and other religous organizations. The Spiritual Feeling you get is overpowering, you sence The Lord Jesus Christ is with you no matter where you wonder inside this great Cathedral. read more

Great place! Its so beautiful. I would recommend the roof tour if you have the time, its not to be missed. You can't live in Lincoln or visit Lincoln without taking at least half a day to see the size and beauty of the cathedral. Don't forget to donate though! read more

Absolutely in love with this beautiful cathedral! An incredible work of art! Boohoo to the girl complaining about the donation recommendation price to get in! Do you have any idea how much it costs to maintain the cathedral and it's surroundings? Thank you to everyone who helps to maintain and keep this building alive! read more

I think that this cathedral is one of the main attraction to Lincoln. I find the building very interesting and try and go as often as I can. Everyone should try and see this buiding because it is just so great. Everyone who was there was also very friendly which helped to make my experience much better. read more

We live in Lincolnshire and I still love to spot the Cathedral which can be seen from over 20 miles away. It is an immense building and truly beautiful. As my young son said yesterday when he saw St Pauls on the TV, that doesn't look nearly as special as Lincoln Cathedral and I must say, from the outside Lincoln Cathedral does look very impressive. Inside there are interesting little finds which helps bring it down to a 'human' level. And the surrounding area has much to do and look at too. Lovely shops, pubs, eateries and a ghost walk the Castle opposite is also worth a visit. Be warned, Steep Hill on which it is situated is just that, and the walk from the town centre is up a narrow cobbled street (part with hand rail) with many lovely small shops to pretend to window shop to help catch your breath! If you have a buggy or wheelchair it is best to park on top of the hill, although with parking you will have to be patient. read more

the cathedral of lincoln is the biggest attraction because of its history and its beatuiful exterior and interior, a must see.