Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln
Lincoln Cathedral is one of the great masterpieces of English Gothic architecture, crowning the hill above the historic city since 1072. For over two centuries — from the completion of its central spire in 1311 until 1548 — it was believed to be the tallest building in the world, surpassing even the Great Pyramid of Giza. Its vast triple-towered silhouette still dominates the Lincolnshire skyline for miles around.
Inside, the cathedral unfolds in soaring vaulted ceilings, the celebrated St Hugh's Choir and the famous carved Lincoln Imp, with stained glass that floods the medieval stonework with colour. The immense nave, with its remarkable natural acoustics and candlelit atmosphere, creates an unforgettable setting for orchestral and choral performance — sound blooms and lingers beneath the Gothic vaults in a way few concert halls can match.
Photography: David Iliff (CC BY-SA 3.0), Michael D Beckwith (CC0), Jules & Jenny (CC BY 2.0), Nessy-Pic (CC BY-SA 3.0), Remkog (CC BY 4.0), Howardgannaway (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons.
Prepara la tua visita
Per rispetto verso il pubblico e gli artisti, l’ingresso in ritardo potrebbe non essere consentito. Non possiamo garantire i posti originali dopo l’inizio del concerto.
Accessibilità
- Servizi igienici accessibili
Accessible toilets are located in the Cathedral Cloisters, next to the Cloisters Kitchen Café and close to the main visitor facilities. A Changing Places toilet is also available.
- Biglietto accompagnatore
Un accompagnatore entra gratuitamente con una Access Card valida.
- Livelli
The upper gallery, Bell Tower and other elevated areas are reached by stairs only, as there is no public lift; all step-free seating is at ground level.
Come arrivare & parcheggio
There is no on-site parking. The nearest public car parks are Northgate Car Park, Cattle Market Car Park, and Little London Car Park, all within approximately 5–10 minutes' walk. Blue Badge spaces are available in nearby city-centre car parks and on selected nearby streets, subject to local restrictions.
