Celebrating the coronation at Lincoln Castle

crowds sat in a historic setting facing a stage.

Grab your friends and family and join us for three days of festivities in the heart of Lincoln.

Throughout the bank holiday weekend, the Lincoln Castle grounds will be free to enter, with a big screen showing the events, live entertainment, fairground attractions, and local food and drink vendors helping you make the most of the occasion.

On Saturday 6 May, we’ll be live-screening the BBC’s coverage of the coronation itself. Enjoy all the pageantry of this historic event in an equally historic setting.

Then, on Sunday 7 May, join us for The Coronation Big Lunch. Visitors can bring a picnic or pick up something from Barney’s Churros, Pie-O-Neers or the on-site café. There’s also drinks on offer from a special horsebox bar provided by the Cocktail Gift Shop on Steep Hill.

On Sunday evening, the grounds will reopen from 7pm for the screening of the Coronation Concert live from Windsor Castle. A free ticket is required for this event – grab yours now at www.lincolncastle.com/events.

On Monday 8 May, it’s the Big Help Out and our own volunteer group, Friends of Lincoln Castle, will be showcasing their volunteering opportunities and giving visitors the chance to ‘try before they apply’.

Stephanie Beecher, events officer at Lincoln Castle, said:

“Lincoln Castle is often described as ‘the jewel in Lincoln’s crown’, so what better place to celebrate the crowning of our new monarch!

“Over the last few years, the castle grounds have become a space for the community to gather and mark these big national events – from cheering on England in the Euro final, to commemorating the life and reign of the late Queen Elizabeth II. We’re continuing that tradition and welcoming residents and visitors to soak in the atmosphere at Lincoln Castle for the coronation this May.”

Plan your visit to Lincoln Castle at www.lincolncastle.com

Entry to the grounds is free. Charges apply for the fairground rides, medieval wall walk, Victorian prison and Magna Carta.

Published: 27th April 2023