Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Minster Yard
Lincoln
Lincolnshire - Built
- 1201
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1388680, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q390169, OpenStreetMap, lincolncathedral.com
Before visiting Lincoln Cathedral
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
Check the church’s website →About Lincoln Cathedral
Lincoln Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral at Minster Yard in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. It is the Bishop of Lincoln’s official church and the leading place of worship for the wider diocese. Responsibility for its administration rests with the dean and chapter. The building has Grade I listed protection.
Construction on the site began under Bishop Remigius in 1072, and the original cathedral was finished twenty years later. A blaze ruined the wooden roof in 1124, before an earthquake caused widespread destruction in 1185. St Hugh later oversaw an ambitious programme of reconstruction, with work on the choir and east transepts taking place from 1192 to 1210. The cathedral contains Gothic architecture from the Early English, Decorated and Perpendicular periods, with rib vaulting, external flying supports and pointed arches. Its notable details include two medieval circular stained-glass windows, known as the Dean’s Eye and Bishop’s Eye, and Great Tom among the bells installed in its three towers.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is Lincoln Cathedral?⌄
Lincoln Cathedral is at Minster Yard, Lincoln, Lincolnshire.
What denomination is Lincoln Cathedral?⌄
Lincoln Cathedral in Lincoln belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the Lincoln Cathedral building?⌄
The building dates from 1201. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
How do I contact Lincoln Cathedral?⌄
You can reach Lincoln Cathedral through its website at lincolncathedral.com.