City of Lincoln Council is proud to announce that Lincoln Guildhall has been recognised with a Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for 2025, placing it in the top 10% of attractions worldwide.
The Guildhall not only ranks in the top 10% of attractions worldwide on Tripadvisor, but also proudly holds the top spot in “Things to Do” in Lincoln, according to the global travel platform.
The Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award celebrates businesses that consistently deliver outstanding experiences to visitors across the world and earn great reviews.
Winners are determined based on the quality and quantity of reviews and ratings collected over 12 months, making this award a true reflection of public opinion and satisfaction.
This exciting recognition follows the Guildhall’s recent reaccreditation from Visit England’s Visitor Attraction Quality Scheme (VAQAS) and highlights its continued excellence in heritage tourism and visitor experience.
As a member of the Visit England VAQAS, Lincoln’s Guildhall underwent a “secret” assessment on 5 June 2025 and achieved an impressive score of 92%, successfully maintaining its status as an accredited visitor attraction.
One assessor praised the Guildhall, saying: “The Lincoln Guildhall tour continues to be a really excellent and enjoyable experience.”
Another assessor said: “Visitors cannot fail to be impressed by the opportunity to delve into the fascinating history of the City of Lincoln, spanning almost two millennia on a superb, guided tour of Lincoln Guildhall.
“The Guildhall is a treasure house to rival many leading museums and historic house visitor attractions, and the opportunity to see the amazing objects and priceless charters in a small group setting was a most memorable experience.”
This continued success follows last year’s accreditation and builds on past recognition from Visit England, including “Best Told Story” and “Welcome” accolades.
The Guildhall is the “official home” of the Mayor of Lincoln and occupies the entire second floor of the Stonebow. Visitors can explore the Council Chamber, which is still in use today for Full Council meetings, and step into the Civic Insignia Room, where they’ll discover remarkable treasures including:
- The Royal Sword, gifted to the city by Richard II
- The Mayor’s Mace from 1640
- The unique Mayor’s posy ring
- A collection of Royal Charters, with the oldest from Henry II (circa 1157) and the most recent granted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1974
Cllr Callum Roper, Portfolio Holder for Customer Experience and Review, said:
"This recognition is a fantastic achievement for Lincoln Guildhall and a reflection of the exceptional experience it offers our residents and visitors.
“The Guildhall team has once again demonstrated a real commitment to quality, storytelling, and customer care; qualities that both national assessors and the public clearly value. We are proud to see one of Lincoln’s historic gems earning well-deserved national recognition."
Kate Fenn, Civic & International Partnerships Manager at City of Lincoln Council, said:
"Whilst we are extremely honoured to have, again received accreditation from Visit England, we are now enormously proud to have now been recognised by Tripadvisor with a Travellers’ Choice Award.
“To be the number one attraction in Lincoln is a real testament to the dedication of our team and the unique experience offered at the Guildhall.”
A tour of the Guildhall offers an unforgettable journey through Lincoln’s rich civic heritage, guided by fascinating stories and historical insight.
Guided Tours available every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday starting at 10:30am and 2pm.
Check out the Guildhall’s Tripadvisor reviews here.