Castle
Ward in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.244, -0.546 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 97 72 |
| Dialling code: | 01522 (Lincoln) |
The Castle ward in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England centres on the city’s medieval heart, perched on the limestone promontory that hosts Lincoln Castle and sits beneath the famous cathedral. Narrow, historic lanes such as Steep Hill link the castle precincts to the lower town and reflect Lincoln’s Roman and Norman origins.
Today the ward is a lively mix of tourism, independent shops, cafés and museums alongside residential streets, with visitors drawn by heritage trails and views over the River Witham and the Brayford Pool. It combines a strong sense of local history with a day-to-day urban community of long‑term residents, students and small businesses that support Lincoln’s cultural and leisure economy.
Postcode districts covering Castle
Most populated places nearby
- Lincoln 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Scunthorpe 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Grantham 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Newark-on-Trent 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Worksop 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Retford 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Gainsborough 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Sleaford 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Louth 24.2 miles39 km
Neighbouring places
- Carholme Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Minster Ward 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Abbey Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Burton-by-Lincoln Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Glebe Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Lincoln Built-up area 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Riseholme Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Boultham Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Burton Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Park Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Canwick Built-up area 2.3 miles3.6 km
- South Carlton Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
Example postcodes in Castle
LN1 3RH, LN1 3XF, LN1 3UT, LN1 3BA, LN1 3UG, LN1 3EG, LN1 3DX, LN1 3RD, LN1 3WA … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 25.1 miles40.4 km
- East Midlands Airport 43.2 miles69.6 km
- Lincoln Central Railway Station 1.3 miles2 km
- Hykeham Railway Station 4 miles6.5 km
Hotels in Castle Ad
Schools in Castle
- Mount Street Academy Primary
- The St Francis Special School, Lincoln Special
- Westgate Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Sincil Bank Stadium 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Heynings Priory Historic site 11 miles17.6 km
- Stixwould Priory Historic site 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Market Rasen Racecourse Recreation 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Kelham Hills Forest 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Haverholme Priory Historic site 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Dukes Wood Forest 17.1 miles27.6 km
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 19.2 miles30.9 km