December 2, 2015 2.52 pm This story is over 99 months old

In pictures: Final touches ahead of the 2015 Lincoln Christmas Market

Counting down: With less than 24 hours to go until the gates officially open to the 2015 Lincoln Christmas Market, the city makes its final preparations.

With less than 24 hours to go until the gates officially open to the 2015 Lincoln Christmas Market, stallholders, local businesses and residents are making their final preparations.

The 33rd market takes place in the uphill quarter of Lincoln between Thursday, December 3 and Sunday, December 6.

Around 250,000 people are expected to visit the market, enjoying 200 stalls, entertainment, food and drink.

To find out more about parking options, transport, and must-visits, take a look at our Lincoln Christmas Market Superguide here.

Look out for coverage of the highlights on The Lincolnite, and by using #LincolnChristmasMarket on social media.

Claire McDowall, Principal Events and Culture Officer at the City of Lincoln Council, said: “There seems to be a real buzz about this year’s market and we’re really looking forward to welcoming visitors to our unrivalled setting around the cathedral and the castle.

“We’ve worked hard on improving the festive feel of the market, providing more entertainment and increasing the number of seasonal chalets to add to the authentic Christmas feel.”