There are over 200 stalls to visit at the Lincoln Christmas Market 2014, so finding the prefect gift for loved ones or a little treat for yourself shouldn’t be too difficult.
All stalls are worth at least a little glance over, however if you’re looking for a more comprehensive guide to the stalls, look no further than The Lincolnite‘s favourites this year.
Location: Lincoln Castle
If you’re looking for festive decorations with a traditional and homely feel, this little stall is ideal. From jumping reindeers to snowflake and angel tree decorations, you are bound to find a cute, homemade accessory to adorn your home in over Christmas. Many items are priced under £5 too, so hardly breaking the bank.
Westmorland Sheepskin
Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Location: Lincoln Castle
Those seeking warmth and luxury in the cold winds of uphill Lincoln should make a beeline for this leather and sheepskin stand. The double size tent features an array of clothing and accessories ideal for winter, using the likes of the softest sheep wool. You’ll find belts, gloves, hats, slippers or even a rug and more.
Bubbles Inc
Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Location: Lincoln Castle
One for the kids! Perfect stocking fillers for Christmas for less than £20, take your pick of various bubble machines or wands to make a variety of patterns or even colours. We love the giant bubble wand and smoke bubble machine!
Traditional German Sausage
Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Location: Union Road
Feeling peckish while wandering around the market? One great food stall to check out is the this German sausage stall. Choose from a few different types of sausage, all of which are a generous size, in a bap with the option of Sauerkraut (pickled cabbage) and condiments – yours for £4.50. Plus, you get to watch them cook on a rather interesting contraption.
Handcrafted Christmas Wreaths
Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Location: The Lawn
Keep an eye out for this small table stand near the tropical house in The Lawn. Take your pick from a variety of indoor and outdoor Christmas wreaths, all handmade and all less than £15.
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Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Location: The Lawn
If you need a few stocking fillers, or fancy a little something for your own home, this local stall is perfect! Door signs, musical rulers, hand warmers and more little trinkets, the offerings are bound to raise a smile, and all at reasonable price points too!
The Continental Bakery
Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Location: The Lawn
No-one will be able to not stop and marvel the sheer size of the baked goods on offer here. Everything is supersized! £1.50 glazed doughnuts to cheese bread buns, carrot cake and Oreo muffins, your mouth will be watering. Definitely a good sharer treat or something to tackle over a couple of days, or you may end up feeling sick!
Forked Up Art
Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Location: The Lawn
Always losing your glasses? Stop by this tent to grab yourself an eye catching glasses stand! Animals and sports themes are the most popular. If you don’t need glasses, admire the art made out of cutlery – the frames are particularly nice.
Westgate Academy Year 6 Enterprise Stall
Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Location: Westgate Academy
Amongst the tabletop stalls in the primary school, one is selling a variety of Christmassy items made by a large group of year 6 pupils from Westgate. The children made baubles, candles and more, and are taking it in turns to sell each item. At just a couple of quid, go show the entrepreneurs of the future some support!
Polyfields
Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Location: Westgate
Follow your nose to the citrusy smells of the Polyfields stall. This marquee sells fragrances, potpourri, garlands and other little accessories, all made from dried furit like oranges, and spices such as cinnamon. Perfect Christmas scents.
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Cllr Bob Bushell, Portfolio Holder for Remarkable Place at City of Lincoln Council said: “In Lincoln, we are very fortunate to have some incredible parks and green spaces, with Hartsholme Country Park being a much-loved spot for families and visitors.
“The park has been especially popular over the last two years during the Covid-19 pandemic, being a haven for residents to enjoy outdoor spaces close to their homes.
“I would urge anyone to help us crown this fabulous park as one of the UK’s favourites.”
Once voting has closed on 18 August, the one park with the highest number of votes in each of England, Scotland, Wales and Nothern Ireland will be shortlisted.
The overall winner of UK’s Favourite Parks 2022 will be revealed in late-August.
Works to make the A52 Somerby Hill roundabout larger, as part of the Grantham Southern Relief Road project, are now finished.
Cllr Richard Davies, executive member for highways, said: “People in and around Grantham will be very happy to know that the A52 Somerby Hill roundabout is now fully back open without any traffic management.
“Over the past eleven months, the team has worked tirelessly to make the roundabout larger as part of the relief road project. Not only did this include fully rebuilding sections of the roundabout, but the team also installed new drainage, street lighting and kerbs here.
“Moving forward, the team will be installing four sets of bridge piers and preparing a planning amendment for the new River Witham/East Coast Main Line bridge. We’ll also be focusing on completing the section of new road to the east, between the new mid-route development and Somerby Hill roundabouts.
“I want to thank everyone for bearing with us while we upgraded the roundabout and for your patience moving forward as continue building your new Grantham Southern Relief Road.”
The Grantham Southern Relief Road project is being led by Lincolnshire County Council and supported by South Kesteven District Council, Greater Lincolnshire LEP, Highways England, Department for Transport, Network Rail, Homes England and local businesses.
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