800 Years of Lincoln’s History, Reimagined.

Greyfriars is bringing stories, spaces, and heritage back to life.

  • Opening in 2026.

  • St Swithin’s Square, Lincoln

From medieval monks to Victorian schoolchildren, from generations of townsfolk to curious museum visitors. Greyfriars has been home to centuries of stories, and its doors are set to open to visitors once again.

Photographer Inside Greyfriars

What’s On at Greyfriars?

From behind-the-scenes tours to hands-on family fun, discover what’s happening at Greyfriars.

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  • Greyfriars Restoration Inside
    Greyfriars Restoration Inside

    Hardhat Tour

    • 13/09/2025
    • Free

    Join us for a special hard-hat talk and behind the scenes tour of Greyfriars and discover the restoration story before doors officially reopen.

  • Music Greyfriars - Violin
    Music Greyfriars - Violin

    Musical Performance

    • 17/10/2025
    • Free

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  • Outside Greyfriars
    Outside Greyfriars

    Evening Lecture: Medieval Lincoln

    • 19/09/2025
    • £5

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  • Greyfriars Restoration Inside
    Greyfriars Restoration Inside

    Hardhat Tour

    • 13/09/2025
    • Free

    Join us for a special hard-hat talk and behind the scenes tour of Greyfriars and discover the restoration story before doors officially reopen.

  • Musical Performance

    • 17/10/2025
    • Free

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    Music Greyfriars - Violin
    Music Greyfriars - Violin
  • Outside Greyfriars
    Outside Greyfriars

    Evening Lecture: Medieval Lincoln

    • 19/09/2025
    • £5

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Planning Your Visit

Visiting Greyfriars is easy. We’re right in the heart of Lincoln, just a short walk from the city centre. Whether you’re planning a family day out or dropping by while exploring the city, here’s everything you need to know before you arrive.

Opening Times

Greyfriars is reopening in 2026. Regular hours to be announced.

Ticket Prices

Entry to the building is free, with special exhibitions and events bookable in advance.

Greyfriars Location

Greyfriars can be found at Broadgate, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 1HQ.

Parking and Transport

The closest car parks are Broadgate (St Rumbold’s Street, LN2 5AP) and NCP Central (LN2 1EY).

Greyfriars is also just a 10-minute walk from Lincoln train and bus stations.

Accessibility Information

The site has step-free access and accessible facilities, with a few small limitations due to the building’s historic character.

Stories from Greyfriars

Explore behind-the-scenes updates, restoration news, and the stories that bring this historic building to life.

  • Greyfriars Outside Roof

    Why Greyfriars is a Rare Survivor of England’s Medieval Friaries

    Greyfriars in Lincoln is a rare medieval friary survivor. Discover how private reuse, location, and Lincoln’s historic continuity saved it.

  • Unlocking the Secrets of Greyfriars’ Roof Timbers

    Discover how dendrochronology revealed the 13th-century origins of Greyfriars’ roof timbers through tree-ring dating and scientific analysis.

  • Inside Greyfriars

    A Guide to Visiting Lincoln’s Oldest Friary Building

    Discover Greyfriars, the historic friary in Lincoln, beautifully restored as a new heritage centre and café.

  • Greyfriars Wall Word Carvings

    Graffiti at Greyfriars Undercroft – and not a sniff of Banksy

    Historic graffiti uncovered in Greyfriars’ Undercroft.

  • Greyfriars Outside Roof

    The Greyfriars – the Franciscans in Lincolnshire

    Exploring the Franciscan friars in Lincolnshire and the remarkable survival of Lincoln’s Greyfriars.