Opening hours
The Cathedral is open daily from Morning Prayer until the end of Evensong or Evening Prayer. Please check the weekly service schedule for times and details of services.
Charging hours
Charges apply between 10am and 4pm Monday to Saturday. Admission includes a complimentary floor tour and access to the Exhibition Gallery and Discovery Centre.
On Sundays, visitors may visit between 12noon and 3pm free of charge however access is restricted. No tours are available on Sundays and the Exhibition Gallery and Discovery Centre are closed. For the best experience, we recommend visiting between 10am and 4pm Monday to Saturday.
Admission charges
Adult: £11.00*
Children: Free of charge (0 – 16 years)
Students studying at University of Lincoln, Bishop Grosseteste University and Lincoln College enjoy free admission. Please show your student ID at the welcome desk on arrival.
If you are a companion or carer for a visitor with a disability, please let our team know and they will provide complimentary admission.
Advanced booking is not required, simply arrive on the day and make your way to the welcome desk where one of our friendly staff will greet you.
*Donate your Cathedral admission fee and if possible add Gift Aid to receive an annual pass.
Access for services will always be free of charge.
A chapel is also available during opening hours should you wish for a quiet place to pray, reflect or light a candle. There is no charge to access the Morning Chapel for private prayer.
Restricted access
There are times when access to parts of the cathedral is limited. This may be due to a large or additional service, maintenance works or to prepare for an event.
Please check our restricted access page for details of any forthcoming restrictions ahead of your visit.
Tours
A complimentary floor tour is included in your admission.
The following additional tours are available at a cost of £7.50 per person:
Roof tours
Tower tours
Our Tower Tour takes you up to the top of the Central Tower where you can experience fabulous views and on a clear day see much of Lincolnshire.
Historic Graffiti tours
Join our expert guides on the hunt for some of the Cathedral’s most interesting graffiti and learn more about some of the people that have left their mark. There is a huge range of images, symbols and words etched on to the fabric of the building just waiting to be spotted by the sharp-eyed visitor.
To book tickets, visit https://lincolncathedral.com/forthcoming-events/medieval-graffiti-tours/
Join us on an external tour of Lincoln Cathedral! The Cathedral is highly decorated and you’ll find out more about the elaborate carvings which cover the building. Find out more about the modern and old sculptures that the Cathedral’s stone masons created and the tales they tell.
Symbolism
A symbol is a clear graphic illustration representing people or items of religious significance, revealing the truth to those who know how to interpret it and concealing it from the uninitiated. Discover the hidden meanings and symbols of the stone carvings and stained glass, both inside and outside the Cathedral, which you might otherwise miss.
To book tickets, visit https://lincolncathedral.com/forthcoming-events/symbolism-tour/
Light floods in to Lincoln Cathedral via its stunning stained glass windows, filling the space with vivid colours and literally illuminating the building. These works of art illustrate stories from the bible and the Cathedral’s history and tell us about the beliefs and hopes of the people that created them. Join our knowledgeable guides and discover more about the meaning of the designs, the history of the panels and how such stunning windows are created and maintained.