Community space
The Drill
Free School Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 1EY
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Details last checked 18 days ago
Dave Hitchborne, CC BY-SA 2.0
Exterior of Lincoln Drill Hall with its sculpted face and entrance gate
Shown cropped from the original.
- Hire price
- On requestcontact the venue
- Capacity
- 350seated
- Listed spaces
- 2named spaces for hire
- Kitchen
- Unknownnot confirmed
Hire price
Price on request
Ask the venue for a quote for your date.
- Capacity
- Up to 350
- Spaces
- 2 listed
Prices as published by the venue, checked 18 days ago. Confirm with them before you book.
About this venue
The Drill is a live music and events venue in Lincoln city centre, housed in a Grade II listed former military drill hall built in 1890. It reopened under Lincoln College Group in 2021 as a not-for-profit venue for live music and community events.
Facilities
Catering & space
- Kitchen availableNot confirmed
- Bar on siteYes
- Tables and chairs includedYes
- StageYes
- Garden or outdoor spaceNot confirmed
Access & accessibility
- On-site parkingNot confirmed
- Step-free accessYes
- ToiletsYes
- Accessible toiletYes
Permissions & licensing
- Alcohol allowedNot confirmed
- Amplified music allowedYes
- Late licence availableNot confirmed
- Bouncy castles allowedNot confirmed
- Dog friendlyNot confirmed
Connectivity & extras
- Wi-FiNot confirmed
- Projector or screenNot confirmed
Also features
- Large auditorium
- Reception and bar space
- Flexible multi-room setup
- Packages may include a dedicated technician and catering
- Wedding ceremonies are licensed
Good for
- Conferences
- Meetings
- Exhibitions & fairs
- Concerts & performances
- Weddings
- Private parties
Rooms and pricing
Hire rates and the spaces you can book.
Hire prices aren’t listed yet — contact the venue for a quote.
Bookable spaces
- Main auditorium
- The Limelight
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Sources & checks
Last checked 27 October 2026
Information taken from www.visitlincolnshire.com, www.lincolndrill.co.uk, www.lincolndrill.co.uk, uk.linkedin.com, www.lincolncollege.ac.uk, www.lincolndrill.co.uk, commons.wikimedia.org.
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Hire price
Price on request