Lincoln Castle and related museums have notably strengthened Lincolnshire’s economy by £15 million over the last year, as per data revealed by Lincolnshire County Council. The county’s cultural sites, which include the castle, Lincoln Museum, Usher Gallery, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Visitor Centre, and the Museum of Lincolnshire Life, have drawn an exceptional 1.5 million visits. It’s worth identifying that Lincoln Castle solely generated £11 million of this aggregate amount.
Councillor Natalie Oliver, in charge of culture, commended these sites for their contribution in promoting Lincolnshire’s abundant heritage. She commented, “Our cultural sites do an exceptional job of commemorating Lincolnshire’s illustrious history.” The council highlighted that live events at the castle, in combination with ancient artefacts such as the Magna Carta, have played a critical role in attracting tourists to the area.
As we look to the future, the financial influence of these attractions is anticipated to rise further with the re-launch of Lincoln Museum next year, subsequent to a £1.7 million renovation. Councillor Oliver shared her excitement: “I am aware many individuals anticipate the reopening of Lincoln Museum next year, with a fresh gallery prompting visitors to delve into our magnificent history like never before.”
The financial impact data is set to be assessed in greater detail at the Children’s and Culture Scrutiny Committee meeting in December.
This information was adapted by The Lincoln Post from original coverage by www.bbc.com.
