Introduction

Weekend at the Asylum is the biggest event in the Lincoln calendar and as you would expect it easily sells out all of the available hotel accommodation every year. In order to make it possible for the very large numbers of people who want to come to AXV to find accommodation, the Ministry of Steampunk have teamed up with several partners to provide additional affordable accommodation.

​

BGU student accommodation

Bishop Grosseteste University is situated in the upper part of Lincoln, about 15 minutes walk away from Bailgate, Westgate and Lincoln Castle where most of the festival activities take place. BGU have offered student accommodation to Asylum goers for a number of years, but for 2025 they have substantially increased the number of rooms they have on offer to a total of 500. Full details including rooms, breakfast and parking can be found on the BGU Asylum accommodation booking site. ​​

​

Lincoln University student accommodation

New for 2025, Lincoln University are also offering 500 student rooms for people attending Weekend at the Asylum. The Lincoln University accommodation is in the downhill part of Lincoln - so a little further from the Historic Quarter, but very close to The Engine Shed where our two biggest evening events will be taking place. Full details can be found on the Lincoln University Asylum accommodation booking site.   

​​

International Bomber Command Centre Campsite

Also new for 2025 the Ministry of Steampunk have teamed up with the International Bomber Command Centre to provide a campsite for motorhomes, caravans and tents. Bookings are not yet open for the IBCC camp site but when they do go on sale this will be announced on the MoS Facebook page (Welcome to the Asylum) and on this website. Meanwhile you can find out more about the IBCC using the link below. 

​

AXV maps

You can see the relative location of the above accommodation providers on the maps page or below.  

​

Motorhome parking in Lincoln city - important note

Please note that Lincoln Council will no longer allow motor homes to park over night in the city car parks. This is for safety reasons. Details can be found on the Lincoln City Council website. 

​

Asylum 2026 - important note

Please be aware that the location of Asylum XVI in 2026 has not yet been decided. Please do not book any accommodation for 2026 which cannot be cancelled without financial penalty, as the event may not be held in Lincoln.