THE MINISTRY OF STEAMPUNK
THE BLUE PLAQUE SCHEME
Weekend at the Asylum 16
Introduction
The spoof Blue Plaque scheme was started at Asylum XIII in 2023 when the plaques formed a trail around the historic quarter.
In 2024 we changed the scheme and offered one of our spoof MoS Blue Plaques to any local businesses willing to offer a 'little something' to wristband holders frequenting their premises over the Asylum weekend. It was a win-win situation. Businesses happy to advertise their support for Weekend at the Asylum got to display one of our plaques, and wristband holders received a number of very welcome discounts across a wide range of businesses. We did the same again in 2025 and will be doing the same in 2026 for Asylum 16.
We are pleased to welcome some new businesses which have not take part before; together they really are offering some fabulous offers strictly for wristband holders.
Shops and other businesses confirmed to date
The following businesses have kindly agreed to display one of the spoof MoS blue plaques during the Asylum weekend in 2026. The list will be updated from time to time if more businesses come on board with the scheme.
A Little Bit of Lincolnshire
30 Steep Hill. 10% discount for wristband holders.
Bell's Tea Shop
38 Steep Hill. 10% discount for wristband holders..
Bunty's Tea Room
18 Steep Hill. 10% discount for wristband holders.
Coffee by the Arch
9 Newport. 10% discount for wristband holders.
Debutante Boutique
49 Steep Hill. 10% discount for wristband holders.
Elite on the Bail (Fish and Chip shop)
21-22 Bailgate. 10% off all food.
Exchequergate Arch Coffee Shop
Exchequergate Arch (between castle and cathedral) 10% off for wristband holders.
Freddie and Bernie's
5A Eastgate. 10% discount for wristband holders.
House of Cards
17 Bailgate. 10% off cards for wristband holders
Imperial Teas
47 Steep Hill. 25% discount on DIY blends and 15% off other tea, coffee and chocolate products for wristband holders.
Indigo Crow Gallery
57 Burton Road. 10% discount for wristband holders.
Lincoln Information Centre
9 Castle Hill. Free postcard with other purchase.
Lapid Art
19 Steep Hill. 10% discount for wristband holders.
Lincoln Cathedral
Minster Yard. Offer to be confirmed.
Lincoln Imporium
36 Steep Hill. 15% discount for wristband holders.
Lindum Books
4 Bailgate. £5 book voucher with purchase.
Lotties Attik
45 Steep Hill. 10% discount for wristband holders
Pitlochry of Scotland
12 Bailgate. 10% off full price clothing for wristband holders.
Pretty Little
88c Bailgate. Wristband offer TBC.
Stokes Lawn Café
The Lawn, Union Road. 10% off for wristband holders.
The Artisan Maker
86 Bailgate. 10% discount for wristband holders
The Castle Hotel
Westgate. 30% discount on food for wristband holders.
The Duke William Hotel
40-44 Bailgate. 10% off food and drinks for wristband holders.
The Fabric Quarter
88b Bailgate. 10% discount for wristband holders.
The Joiners Arms
Victoria Street, West Parade LN1 1HU. 10% discount for wristband holders.
The Lincoln Whiskey Shop
87 Bailgate. 10% discount for wristband holders.
The White Hart Hotel
Bailgate. 10% discount on food, drink and spa treatments for wristband holders.
Top to Bottom Accessories
28 Steep Hill. 10% discount for wristband holders.
Top to Tail
41 Steep Hill. 10% discount for wristband holders.
With Love from Lincolnshire
137 Burton Road. Many local crafters, small businesses and second-hand sellers stocking under our roof will be offering a 10 % discount for wristband holders.
The list above is up to date as of 15 July 2026
As any further businesses join the blue plaque scheme their details will be added to the list above.
If you are a business owner listed above and you wish to update or amend the entry in your name please email the Ministry of Steampunk using the contact email that you already have.
Would you like to join the scheme?
If you are a business owner in the historic quarter of Lincoln not listed above and would like to show your support for the Steampunk Festival by displaying one of our spoof blue plaques during the event in return for offering festival wristband holders 'a little something' then please get in touch with the Ministry of Steampunk using the website form here.