Lincoln Cathedral

Lincoln Cathedral A beacon of hope for all. Lincoln Cathedral has inspired faith and community for over 900 years. Everyone is welcome.
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Visit us daily for worship services, guided tours, special events and moments of quiet reflection. ‘I have always held and proposed against all comers to maintain that the Cathedral of Lincoln is out and out the most precious piece of architecture in the British Isles’ - John Ruskin

Lincoln Cathedral was for almost 300 years the tallest building in the world. Yet, in spite of its size, it is fil

led with intricate detail. Remigius, the Bishop who built the earliest part of the Cathedral in the Norman style, came over with William the Conqueror. Later, in Lincoln Cathedral the architects of the gothic style perhaps reached the pinnacle of their art. Everywhere you look there is the most intricate detail, walls, roofs elaborated by the finest carving. From the time of the death of the saintly Bishop of Lincoln, Hugh of Avalon who so lovingly restored the Cathedral after an earthquake in the 12th century, thousands of people have come on pilgrimage to this place of pilgrimage, holiness and prayer. In 1215 another Hugh Bishop of Lincoln, Hugh of Wells, was present at Runnymede along with Lincolnshire’s Cardinal Archbishop Stephen Langton. When King John agreed to the barons’ demands, copies of Magna Carta were made and distributed to sheriffs and cathedrals throughout England. Lincoln Cathedral’s Magna Carta is one of only four from the original distribution still in existence. It is the only one to bear the name of its city.

07/09/2026

It’s graduation week for the University of Lincoln and we can’t wait to celebrate with you 🎓

We are really excited to be hosting the University of Lincoln graduation ceremonies over the next week.Due to this, acce...
07/09/2026

We are really excited to be hosting the University of Lincoln graduation ceremonies over the next week.

Due to this, access to some areas of the Cathedral will be limited.

From 12pm today until Thursday, we’re accessible only via our visitor centre desk. On Friday we will be open as usual. We’ll then have limited access again on Monday with access via the Visitor Centre only.

From Tuesday 15th the Cathedral will be open as usual.

Admission will be reduced to reflect the limited access. If you Gift Aid your visit, you’ll get an annual pass to return another day when you can explore the full building.

06/09/2026

Lincoln Cathedral sits in the most beautiful corner of the city, just waiting for you to discover it.

05/09/2026

Football's back and did you know that Lincoln Cathedral is home to the Imp?

Perched high on the cathedral's walls since the 1200s, this mischievous little gargoyle has watched over the city for eight centuries. It's also been the heart of Lincoln City FC's identity since 1909, making it one of football's most historic mascots.

Now you can bring a piece of that history home. Browse our Imp range in the Cathedral shop and online - https://lincolncathedral.com/shop/

05/09/2026

Due to technical issues there will be no live stream of any services for the next few days.

05/09/2026

Welcome to this service at Lincoln Cathedral

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05/09/2026

We’re hopping on this trend because we think we're kinda chic. Swipe to see why.

All are welcome to join us at any of the services in the Cathedral this weekend:Saturday9am Morning Prayer12.30pm Holy C...
04/09/2026

All are welcome to join us at any of the services in the Cathedral this weekend:

Saturday
9am Morning Prayer
12.30pm Holy Communion
5.30pm Choral Evensong

Sunday
7.45am Litany
8am Holy Communion
9.30am Mattins
10.30am Sung Eucharist
12.30pm Holy Communion
3.45pm Festal Evensong

If you're unable to join us in person the Sung Eucharist, Choral Evensong and Festal Evensong services are livestreamed on our page and YouTube Channel.

If you'd like to know what the choir will be singing, find the full music list and service times here - https://lincolncathedral.com/worship-music/services-list

Liberty’s back in the Cathedral this morning.Liberty is a Pets As Therapy dog, and if you’ve met her before, you know wh...
04/09/2026

Liberty’s back in the Cathedral this morning.

Liberty is a Pets As Therapy dog, and if you’ve met her before, you know why people make space in their day to stop and say hello. She’ll be here until 1pm today, and the first Friday of the month from 11am to 1pm.

Do come say hello if you see Liberty and her owner, Anne 🐶

Our popular event returns on the 21st November. Join Lincoln Cathedral Choir, musicians and soloists for Messiah in the ...
03/09/2026

Our popular event returns on the 21st November.

Join Lincoln Cathedral Choir, musicians and soloists for Messiah in the Cathedral. The music and the space come together to create something you won't experience anywhere else.

Tickets are available now. Visit our website event page here for more information and to book - https://lincolncathedral.com/events/handels-messiah/

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Minster Yard
Lincoln
LN21PX

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6:30pm
Friday 8am - 6:30pm
Saturday 8am - 6:30pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

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