Castle
Ward in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1, 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 miles
- Scunthorpe 23.8 miles
- Grantham 23.3 miles
- Newark-on-Trent 15.9 miles
- Worksop 23.8 miles
- Retford 17.3 miles
- Gainsborough 14.2 miles
- Sleaford 17.8 miles
- Louth 24.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Carholme Ward 0.6 miles
- Minster Ward 0.8 miles
- Abbey Ward 1.3 miles
- Burton-by-Lincoln Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Glebe Ward 1.4 miles
- Lincoln Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Riseholme Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Boultham Ward 1.8 miles
- Burton Parish 1.9 miles
- Park Ward 2 miles
- Canwick Built-up area 2.3 miles
- South Carlton Parish 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in Castle
LN1 3ND, LN1 3QU, LN1 3QY, LN1 3AY, LN1 3WA, LN1 3PY, LN1 3PP, LN1 3HR, LN1 3JA … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 25.1 miles
- East Midlands Airport 43.2 miles
- Lincoln Central Railway Station 1.3 miles
- Hykeham Railway Station 4 miles
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 miles
- Heynings Priory Historic site 11 miles
- Stixwould Priory Historic site 13.1 miles
- Market Rasen Racecourse Recreation 13.6 miles
- Kelham Hills Forest 16.6 miles
- Haverholme Priory Historic site 16.8 miles
- Dukes Wood Forest 17.1 miles
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 19.2 miles