The Old Archbishops Palace

This was a very unique experience. History and location and great breakfast all included. Really enjoyed stay here! I’ll definitely be back! Oh there’s a 200 year old mulberry bush in the garden too!

really pretty, its a must see

I feel this should be in Britains secret places.
In Minster Yard stands Lincoln Cathedral. Go right on the round from the West door and on the right is a small door. It may have a sign outside telling you this is the Archbishops Palace but often it won’t.
You enter down a long dim tunnel. This is actually the thickness of the wall around the Cathedral. Emerge into such a pretty place. In spring full of flowers and autumn conkers everwhere. then snow mmmm. You are on a highish bank with twisty paths ans stairs but this is the best place to view the Palace. Other ancient buildings are private ecclesiastic offices etc.
When it is open (usually summer season) it costs a small amount to get in but you can climb in when shut, over foot high walls, and see a bit. It is obviously a medieval ruin.
Climb the stairs to the Alnwick Tower (Alnwick was a Bishop) and go into the magnificent vaulted undercroft.
The Palace also boasts the most northernly vineyard in Europe and produces it’s own wine.
Just a lovely place for atmosphere, history and ambiance. Sit on the steps from the wall and dream.