EVENTS 2015 LEEDS HULL 73 Miles 46 Miles We have an extensive and varied SHEFFIELD A15 programme of events that runs 48 Miles throughout the year. For a full listing Lincoln A57 Castle please visit www.lincolncastle.com A158 A1

LINCOLN CASTLE REVEALED NEWARK LINCOLN Wed 1 April 19 Miles A46 A celebration of the new-look castle NOTTINGHAM with hands-on activities for all the family 38 Miles 53 Miles and appearances by CBeebies’ Mike the Knight at intervals throughout the day. © 2015 HIT (MTK) Limited

CATHEDRAL & CASTLE CASTLE EASTER QUEST – Wed 1 April to Mon 13 April JOINT HOW TO GET HERE: TICKETS King John’s Lost Treasure and Victorian ‘Chocolate Kitchen’. AVAILABLE By Road Admission ST GEORGE’S FESTIVAL – Sat 25 & Sun 26 April Follow the brown road signs on all A variety of tickets are available Come face to face with the fully armoured St George. major roads coming into Lincoln. to book online and on the day: • All Inclusive – All 3 attractions For up-to-date traffic information: KING JOHN RETURNS – Sun 3 & Mon 4 May including a free return visit. www..gov.uk/ Meet the King and his Court and enjoy medieval entertainment. • and Victorian Prison. roadworkslincoln • Medieval Wall Walk. GRAND MEDIEVAL JOUST – Sat 23 to Mon 25 May We advise using the Castle • Cathedral and Castle joint ticket A three-day, medieval tournament of full contact jousting. Shuttle for parking. Book online Special rates for group visits – at www.lincolncastle.com MAGNA PARTY AT THE CASTLE – Sat 13 June groups-lincolncastle Celebrating 800 years of this historic document. By Train @lincolnshire.gov.uk A Walk & Ride bus service is Guided Tours – Sun 14 June available from the train station HORRIBLE HISTORIES – BARMY BRITAIN PART 2 Check Outdoor performances, including the brand-new Magna Carta sketch! to the castle. www.lincolncastle.com for times. Further travel information 1000 YEARS OF TRADITIONAL CRAFTS – Sat 4 & Sun 5 July available at Accessibility Craftspeople demonstrate traditional crafts and skills. www.visitlincoln.com/travel-tools Lincoln Castle is equipped with lifts to explore the Victorian JOOLS HOLLAND AT LINCOLN CASTLE – Sat 11 July Opening Times Prison and the Magna Carta Vault, www.livepromotions.co.uk Re-opens 1 April 2015 and also to the Medieval Wall Walk April–September 10am–5pm and the east wall, with its magnificent GRAND TUDOR ROYAL PAGEANT – Sat 25 & Sun 26 July October–March 10am–4pm views of . A weekend with Henry VIII, mounted hunting games and music. Open every day (Except 24–26 and 31 December Get Connected MEDIEVAL – Sat 8 & Sun 9 August and 1 January) @LincolnCastle Realistic 12th-century combat with King Stephen. Check www.lincolncastle.com VisitLincolnCastle for up-to-date information on CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL OF HISTORY – Sat 22 & Sun 23 August opening hours. MagnaCarta1215 With appearances by CBeebies’ Mike the Knight at intervals each day. Contact Us Lincoln Castle, Castle Hill, LINCOLN STEAMPUNK FESTIVAL – Sat 29 to Mon 31 August Lincoln LN1 3AA The biggest Steampunk festival in Europe returns to Lincoln. Tel: 01522 782040

THE ROMANS ARE BACK! – Sat 19 & Sun 20 September The Imperial Army of Rome once again returns to Lincoln.

We also have a variety of outdoor theatre and film events at the castle, including The Taming of the Shrew, For more visitor information, including pre-booked group rates The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and Iolanthe. and event prices, visit www.lincolncastle.com Information on dates, times and ticket booking can be found at www.lincolncastle.com

Lincoln’s 2015 Magna Carta programme is supported by WELCOME KINGS AND CONVICTS POWER AND PUNISHMENT MEDIEVAL WALL WALK VICTORIAN PRISON MAGNA CARTA

2015 800 TH MAGNA CARTA FAMILY FUN ANNIVERSARY ICON OF LIBERTY Keep the whole family enthralled. & FREEDOM Take the fascinating and funny family See the document that changed the audio quest on the Medieval Wall Walk. course of history and immerse yourself Try on Victorian uniforms, interact in our widescreen cinema in the brand-new with the touch screens and dig deeper David P J Ross Magna Carta Vault. into hidden stories in the Victorian Prison. Join in the action at one of our thrilling hands-on MEDIEVAL BRAND-NEW INVESTIGATE AUDIO GUIDES events – from the Castle WALL WALK INCLUDED Explorers club to daily NEW 360° activities during holidays. BATTLEMENTS TOUR We’re opening the gates For the first time in history, walk the Discover more today – visit complete circuit of the castle walls. Explore www.lincolncastle.com to one of England’s greatest the towers and dungeons and discover historical destinations after a violent past of battles, sieges and a £22 million redevelopment. public hangings. SHOP & CAFÉ When you’ve had a great time exploring Experience this fascinating site live INTERPRETATION VICTORIAN the castle, come and try our locally sourced, AT WEEKENDS homemade food in our brand-new and enjoy a great APRIL – OCT PRISON FOLLOW IN THE café – Langton’s. day out. THREE FOOTSTEPS OF CONVICTS And, if you’re looking for a special GREAT ATTRACTIONS, Experience the hope and hardship of memento or unique gift, visit our

ONE the Victorian Prison and the extraordinary brand-new shop. AMAZING separate system. DAY Find out more today – visit Find out more at www.lincolncastle.com www.lincolncastle.com