The Da Vinci Code · Filming location
Lincoln Cathedral
In the story · 'Westminster Abbey' interior: Newton's tomb and the showdown with Teabing
This cathedral stands in for the inside of Westminster Abbey, which refused permission to film: Newton's tomb was rebuilt here in gilt, and the tense showdown with Teabing in the Abbey was shot mainly in Lincoln's cloisters in August 2005. A nun held a protest outside during filming, and the cathedral's great bell stayed silent for the shoot.
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Where to stand for the photo
Walk the cloister arcades and shoot along the line of arches; the replica Newton tomb was a film prop and is not there, so the cloister itself is your frame.
Getting there
- Address: Minster Yard, Lincoln LN2 1PX, United Kingdom
- Transport
- Lincoln station, then about 20 minutes on foot uphill to the cathedral. From London, about 2 hours by train.
- Access
- Ticketed for visitors, with times that change around services: check before you go.
Public sources (3)
Sources found on October 17, 2026.
Every place checked against public sources
Production · film commissions · tourist boards · guides
We always say if it is:
- The real filming location
- A place standing in for it
- Inspired by the story
Every place checked against public sources
Production · film commissions · tourist boards · guides
We always say if it is:
- The real filming location
- A place standing in for it
- Inspired by the story
Every place checked against public sources
Production · film commissions · tourist boards · guides
We always say if it is:
- The real filming location
- A place standing in for it
- Inspired by the story