10,000th castle tour

10,000th castle tour

The Friends of Lincoln Castle guides are celebrating delivering 10,000 tours to visitors since the landmark reopened in 2015 after major renovation works.

The milestone coincides with a special anniversary for the Friends with 2025 marking 40 years since the group was founded in 1985.

On Friday, August 15 guide, Dawn Studd, welcomed visitors to the 10,000th tour.

Paul Scott, from the Friends of Lincoln Castle Group (FOLC), said: “It’s a privilege to support the castle and share the incredible history of one of Lincolnshire’s great landmarks with visitors.

“While no two tours are ever the same, they are always a great way of staying active and meeting new people. Just this week I welcomed a couple who had travelled all the way from New Zealand and enjoyed one of my tours.

“The Friends of Lincoln Castle are always on the lookout for more enthusiastic volunteers – so if you want to share your passion for local history and meet new people, please get in touch, it would be great to hear from you.”

The Friends are holding a special showcase weekend at the castle on September 27-28 giving free grounds tours and enabling visitors to meet the volunteers and find out more about their work.

Kimberley Vickers, culture services manager for Lincoln Castle, added: “Delivering 10,000 tours is an incredible achievement and a real testament to the dedication of our volunteer guides.

“The tours receive consistently excellent reviews, with visitors telling us how much they appreciate the guides’ knowledge and enthusiasm in bringing the castle’s rich history to life.

“We are incredibly grateful to the volunteers who, come rain or shine, ensure our visitors enjoy a brilliant experience. We look forward to continuing our successful collaboration and welcoming many more visitors to this special place.”

Each tour lasts up to an hour taking visitors on journey through the castle’s past to find out more about the bailey, the east and west gates, the Victorian Prison, events such as the two battles of Lincoln and the remarkable people connected to the landmark through the centuries. 

To find out more about joining the Friends of Lincoln Castle as a volunteer, please email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Picture below - Volunteer guide, Paul Scott, has been leading tours at Lincoln Castle for 11 years.

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Date

18 August 2025

Tags

Heritage