ShareFor 300 years Lincoln Cathedral was the tallest building in the world. Take a tour of the iconic building for an unforgettable experience.
One of Europe's finest examples of Gothic Architecture; Lincoln Cathedral also owns one of only four remaining original copies of 1215 Magna Carta.
Visitors to the cathedral can tour the stunning nave on a floor tour - learn how Lincoln Cathedral was taller than the Pyramids of Giza, and hear the myth of the Lincoln Imp and see if you can catch a glimpse of the little character hidden in the nave!
Guided tower tours offer spectacular 360 degree views across Lincoln and Lincolnshire - if you're feeling energetic! You can study the intricate stained glass windows up close with a roof tour as well as finding a view of the Cathedral’s interior that will take your breath away.
Lincoln Cathedral towers over the historic city of Lincoln and is something that has so much to explore. So climb the tower and share its wonderful view.
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