2012 Flower Festival in Lincoln Cathedral

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What

2012 Flower Festival in Lincoln Cathedral

When

16 to 20 August 2012

Where

Lincoln Cathedral, 4 Priory Gate, Lincoln LN2 1PL

The Fanfare

A flower festival is held every six years in one of Europe’s finest Gothic buildings, Lincoln Cathedral.

The 2012 Flower Festival in Lincoln Cathedral will take place over five days in August between the Olympic and Paralympic competitions.

The theme of the 2012 festival will be Dreams of Gold, with thousands of flowers arranged in displays in the cathedral.

A Taste of Lincolnshire Market selling local produce will be held in Castle Square near the Cathedral during the Flower Festival.

Lincoln’s first cathedral was commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1072.

The original Norman building was expanded in the Gothic style in the 13th century and in 1311 the central tower was raised to its present height.

Before its spire blew down in 1549, it was the tallest building in the world.

Lincoln Cathedral has one of only four remaining copies of the Magna Carta produced in 1215.

The Dreams of Gold Flower Festival and Taste of Lincolnshire Market will take place from 16 to 20 August.

The cathedral will be open to visitors 9am–4pm on 16, 17, 18 and 20 August, and also 6.30–8pm on 16 and 18 August, and noon–3pm and 5pm–8pm on Sunday 19 August (some restrictions may apply during service times).

Admission £10 adults, £8 concessions, under-16s free.

Lincoln Cathedral, 4 Priory Gate, Lincoln LN2 1PL
Tel: +44 1522 561600
+44 1522 561644 (festival tickets)
Website: lincolncathedral.com
Facebook: Lincoln Cathedral Official Page
Twitter: @LincsCathedral
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