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Things to do in Lincolnshire, England: The Best Castles
Discover the best top things to do in Lincolnshire, United Kingdom including Grimsthorpe Castle, Lincoln Castle, Tattershall Castle, South Kyme Tower, Bolingbroke Castle, Temple Bruer - Knights Templar Church Ruin, The Queen's Royal Lancers Museum.
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1. Grimsthorpe Castle
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4.5 based on 299 reviews
Historic house with gardens and parkland. Facilities include -Adventure playground, tearoom, gift shop and cycle hire shop. Cycle miles of traffic free tracks and trails in the park or take a guided tour of the castle and find out more about this hidden delight. Henry VII visited 500 years ago - come and see for yourself what makes this place so special.
2. Lincoln Castle
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4.5 based on 5,164 reviews
Three great attractions. One great day out. Medieval Wall Walk. Victorian Prison. Magna Carta. Enjoy spectacular views across Lincolnshire from our completed Medieval Wall Walk. Visit the David P.J. Ross Magna Carta Vault and see one of only four remaining original Magna Carta along side the Charter of the Forest. Immerse yourself in the lives of prisoners and their daily routines in the Victorian Prison and see the unique separate system chapel. 1000 years of history - where it happened. Winter Opening Hours: 10:00 - 16:00 Summer Opening Hours: 10:00 - 17:00
Reviewed By 356manfredb - Telford, United Kingdom
The main purpose for us to go to the Lincoln Castle during our visit to Lincoln was to see the Magna Carter signed by King John in 1215 and the Charter of Forest with the seal of King Henry III appended in 1217. These two supremely historic documents can only be viewed together at the Lincoln Castle, with no equal worldwide! The jail, crown court building and castle grounds are quite interesting and walking on top of the castle walls offers panoramic views of the Town and surrounding countryside. This is a must visit Tourist Attraction in Lincoln!
3. Tattershall Castle
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4.5 based on 842 reviews
Tattershall Castle proudly rises from the flat Lincolnshire fens; a survivor of conflict, decay and restoration. Built of red brick in an era of stone, this fortified manor is one of the earliest and finest surviving examples of English medieval brickwork. A past home to Lords, ladies, soldiers and cows, the castle was built by the Treasurer of England, Lord Ralph Cromwell in the 1440s and saved for the nation by Lord Curzon of Kedleston in 1911. Take the winding staircase, wander through vast echoing chambers and walk out onto the battlements revealing the beauty of the Lincolnshire countryside. Eating and Shopping: Guardhouse shop selling hot and cold drinks, wrapped cakes, sandwiches, crisps, ice-cream, gifts and souvenirs. Picnics welcome. Making the most of your day: Free audio guides for children and adults. Events throughout the year, including Easter Egg fun, medieval re-enactments, open-air theatre and Christmas market. Accessibility: Site contains loose gravel paths (difficult for manual wheelchairs) and uneven grassy surfaces. Wheelchair access to the ground floor only. Access to the rest of the castle via a spiral staircase (149 steps) and steps to the basement. Dogs: Welcome on leads in the grounds only.
Reviewed By Spike754 - Sheffield, United Kingdom
Loved going here - am seriously thinking of joining national trust if other trust sites are as good as this - church nearby is worth a look as well - castle is great access all round couldn’t go on battlements as restoration was in process but saw everything else - great bit of history and amazing views from top
4. South Kyme Tower
5. Bolingbroke Castle
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4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By 786carolb - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Monday 19 October 20, I went with my friend to ‘Bolingbroke Castle’ which is under the care of the English Heritage. Bolingbroke Castle was one of three castles built by Ranulf de Blundeville, Earl of Chester and Lincoln, in the 1220’s after his return from the Crusades. The other castles being Beeston Castle and Chartley Castle. After Blundeville’s death, the castle remained in the ownership of the Earls of Lincoln and was later inherited through marriage by John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster. As an extremely powerful member of the royal court, with royal connections, John of Gaunt became the guardian of Richard II when the young king succeeded to the throne at the age of 10 years old. John of Gaunt and his first wife, Blanche, lived at the castle during the 1360s. Their son, Henry of Bolingbroke, was born there in 1367. Their son Henry had a tempestuous relationship with Richard II and was exiled in 1397. He returned to England after the death of his father in 1399, enraged that the king had seized the estates he had inherited. Richard was in Ireland, attempting to quell a rising, when he heard of Henry’s return. These events marked the end of Richard II’s reign. Henry of Bolingbroke was encouraged to claim the throne of England from his unpopular rival, and Richard was imprisoned. Soon afterwards, Henry was crowned king as Henry IV. There is no evidence to suggest that Henry IV ever returned to his birthplace again and lived in the castle. The main function of Bolingbroke castle during the 15th and 16th centuries was as an administrative centre for the estates of the Duchy of Lancaster. The names of the towers, i.e. the Auditor’s Tower and Receiver’s Tower, refer to their use during this period. Surveys undertaken at the castle in the 17th century show that only a few of the towers then remained in use and that the enclosing walls were extremely dilapidated. During the Civil War, the castle became a defensible base for a Royalist garrison and was besieged by Parliamentarian forces in 1643. The Royalists surrendered this castle in the winter of 1643, and the entire castle was destroyed. My friend and I entered through the gatehouse towers into the open central area of the castle. Bolingbroke Castle is a prime example of 13th-century architectural design and is described as an ‘enclosure’ castle. Such castles are characterised by curtain walls with towers enclosing a courtyard. Within this courtyard there would have been timber-framed structures, including a great hall and service buildings, evidence of which was found in excavations during the 1960s. The south-west tower, known as the King’s Tower, was rebuilt between 1444 and 1456 on an octagonal plan. By this time, the castle was more than 200 years old, and this remodelling represents an attempt by the owners to express their wealth and importance. From the Auditor’s Tower can be seen the Rout Yard – the field to the south of the castle – which contains several earthworks, including a rectangular enclosure. My friend and I mooched round this lovely castle for a couple of hours and we took some very nice photographs of the castle and surrounding areas. If you like castles, this is well worth visiting if you are in the area.
6. Temple Bruer - Knights Templar Church Ruin
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Bishy008 - Market Deeping, United Kingdom
Not easy to find, but worth the effort. Only one tower remains of what was a large Templar complex. Thd history has been well researched and is explained on a number of informatikn boards. Entry is free.
