You and your whole family can be sure of a warm welcome and a great day out at Lincoln Cathedral!
To make sure every member of the family has fun, you’ll find exciting activities and information around every corner as you explore the Cathedral. At the welcome desk you can pick up a themed backpack, full of entertaining items to enjoy as you look around our historical building. For younger children, there is an activity trolley with books, dressing-up, puppets, and much more.
The Discovery Centre is an unmissable experience that is fun for all ages. Get hands-on in the Discovery Centre while trying your hand at being a stone mason and building a giant arch. Parents, grandparents and toddlers can all enjoy our cosy play corner, and who doesn’t love dressing-up?
Every school holiday we host much-loved themed family arts and crafts in the Learning Centre, all of which are free with admission. And don’t forget, children aged 16 and under visit free with a paying adult.
See below for more details of upcoming activities you can take part in.
Forthcoming Events
Lincs kids: Big Family Event
Saturday 19 October, 10.30am to 3pm
Don’t miss this amazing family day out at Lincoln Cathedral. Around 30 stalls of fun activities for everyone to enjoy.
Entry to the Cathedral is FREE during the event.
Wings and flying things
Monday 21 – Friday 25 October, 10am – 12pm and 1pm – 3pm
There’s so much to do this October Half-term. Join us at the Table for the Nation for different arts and crafts each day under the theme of ‘Wings and Flying Things’. From rainbow window doves, to mini broomsticks, there’s something for everyone!
Toys and books swap
Friday 25 October, 10am to 3pm
Chapter House
Do you have no longer loved toys or books? Grown out of your favourites? Bring them to the Cathedral Chapter House for our big community swap event. You might find something just perfect.
Terms and Conditions:
Toys swap
There are four age categories:
Baby and Toddler, Ages 5 to 7, Ages 8 to 14
Bring a maximum of 10 toys per family
All toys must be in clean – very good/or better condition
Swapping must be fair and fully agreed by both parties
All toys not swapped must go home with you, as we cannot store toys
Adults are responsible for ensuring the age/ability suitability of swapped toys
Lincoln Cathedral accepts no responsibility for any swapped toy issues
During busy times we may ask you to wait in another area
Holiday Crafts are still available during times advertised
Free event with general admission
No monies to be exchanged
Book swap
There are four age categories:
Baby and Toddler, Ages 5 to 7, Ages 8 to 12, Teenage and Adults
Bring a maximum of 10 books per family
All books must be in clean – very good, or better condition
Swapping must be fair and fully agreed by both parties.
All books not swapped must go home with you as we cannot store any books
Lincoln Cathedral accepts no responsibility for any swapped book issues
During busy times we may ask you to wait in another area.
Holiday crafts still available as advertised
Free event with general admission
No monies to be exchanged
Past Events
Have a look at some of our past events so you know what you can expect from our future family events.
Dragons coming to life before your very eyes in the Chapter House
Exploring the fun and excitement of storytelling and theatre with Rhubarb Theatre
Discovering the magic of technology with The Spark Engineering Festival