Secrets of Minster Yard

Join our expert guides to discover the secrets of minster yard!

Lincoln Cathedral was once surrounded by a great wall, protecting the residents of the close from ‘robbers and other evil doers’, and as you walk around the picturesque Minster Yard, you’ll hear the stories of some of the colourful characters who have lived here over the centuries.

This outdoor tour of Lincoln Cathedral and the surrounding close will give you exclusive access to little-seen locations that you may otherwise miss including the Ringer’s Chapel in the Cathedral where you’ll see part of the south wall of the original Norman cathedral and an additional panel of the Romanesque Frieze; and the stunning enclosed courtyard of Vicar’s Court – the oldest surviving Vicars’ Coral buildings in England.

Take a journey through time as you explore the exterior of the Cathedral and learn how it has developed over the centuries.

When does the tour take place?
Every Monday from April to the end of September at 2pm.

How long will the tour last?
Each tour will last approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.

How much does the tour cost?
Tours cost £7.50 per person.

What else do I need to know?
A general level of fitness is required as the tour consists of walking one third of a mile around the exterior of the Cathedral and participants will be standing throughout.

The tour is not weather dependent but may be cancelled in extreme conditions.

If you are taking part in the tour, please sign in at the Welcome desk and then make your way to the font for the start of the tour.

An adult must accompany children.

Tickets are sold as non-returnable and non-refundable.

Please note, the route of tour may be adjusted depending on Works renovations (scaffolding / hoarding / general accessibility)

Host or Publisher Lincoln Cathedral