Stuck for things to do in Lincoln this summer? The Lincolnite has compiled a list of events in and around the city throughout summer, perfect for the whole family!

VW Camper Van Day, Lincoln

Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

When: August 7, 10am – 4pm

Where: Brayford Waterfront

Price: FREE

Volkswagen owners and enthusiasts will gather on Brayford Waterfront in Lincoln for an amazing display of VW Campers.

For more information follow the link here.

Lincoln Steampunk Festival

Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

When: August 26 – August 29, all day

Where: Lincoln Castle

Price: FREE

See Lincoln’s cobbled streets transformed as Victorian Steampunk fans take to the Castle and Steep Hill in top hats, goggles, corsets and more.

For more information follow the link here.

Lincoln Cathedral

Lincoln Cathedral basking in the sunshine. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

When: Throughout summer, 7.15am-8pm

Where: Priorygate

From: £4.80

Visit Lincoln’s Cathedral and try to find the legendary imp.

For more information follow the link here.

1940s Day, Lincoln

When: August 21, all day

Where: Brayford Waterfront

Price: FREE

Everyone is invited to the city’s Brayford Waterfront, where there will be something for all the family. Browsers and buyers can go bargain-hunting for memorabilia, arts and crafts and vintage clothing.

For more information follow the link here.

Poppies:Wave, Lincoln Castle

Photo: Adrienne Wilcock

When: Throughout summer until September 4, 10am – 5.30pm

Where: Lincoln Castle

Price: FREE

Thousands of ceramic poppies, seen previously in a famous Tower of London installation, have formed a wave of scarlet reaching for the walls of the castle as part of the UK-wide tour. Open until September 4.

For more information follow the link here.

Kustom Kulture Blastoff 7, Lincoln

Photo: Kustom Kulture Blastoff

When: September 3 – September 4, 9.30am – 6.30pm

Where: Lincolnshire Showground

From: £5

The very best in live music, kustom art , burlesque, rockabilly, steampunk and Tiki vendors will gather at Lincolnshire Showground. Tons of traditional and custom painted vehicles from across the country will  take over the grounds.

For more information follow the link here.

Independent Car Show, Lincoln

When: August 14, 10am – 5pm

Where: Brayfrod Waterfront

Price: FREE

Hundreds of beautiful vehicles will line the Brayford Waterfront for a spectacular display of the motor industry.

For more information follow the link here.

Have a heart day, Lincoln

When: September 4, 11am

Where: The Pride of Lincoln

Price: FREE

C&C training team and Singleton Associates warmly invites people to join us in raising money for STRUT, St Barnabas Hospice and local charities. Come and Learn how to do CPR, what to do if someone is choking, and how to use a defibrillator. There will be an ambulance and a fire engine to explore,
cake stalls, ice cream van, face painting, childrens entertainer, raffle, music and more

For more information follow the link here.

‘On Your Jollies’ Summer Show, Lincoln

Photo: Oxjam Lincoln 2016

When: August 13, 3pm – 11pm

Where: Jolly Brewer

Price: FREE

A family friendly afternoon with some great musicial talent to sit and enjoy with a cool refreshment in hand.

For more information follow the link here.

Dance Group Performance, Lincoln

When: September 3, 11am

Where: Waterside Shopping Centre

Price: FREE

Waterside Shopping welcomes Lincoln’s Lilac Theatre and Dance Group to the centre for an early afternoon of dance and performing.

For more information follow the link here.

Also for the Lincolnshire area:

East Kirkby Airshow

Photo: Lincolnshire Aviation Centre

When: August 6

Where: East Kirkby Airfield

From: £6

Lincolnshire’s biggest airshow will have re-enactors, Lancaster taxy runs, trade stalls, vintage cars, military vehicles and much more to give you an excellent family day out.

For more information follow the link here.

Battle for the Castle, Tattersall

Photo: Tattershall Castle

When: August 13 – August 14, 11am – 4pm

Where: Sleaford Road, Tattershall

From: £3

Experience seventeenth century life as the Royalists attack the castle. Witness what the Civil War was like with weapons drills, a living history encampment and a battle re-enactment both days.

For more information follow the link here.

Gainsborough Beach Party

Photo: Gainsborough Market

When: August 6 – August 7 10am – 4pm

Where: Gainsborough Marketplace

Price: FREE

The event will have stalls, rides, and fun and games on offer alongside a ‘beach’ and don’t forget to pick up some Gainsborough Rock!

For more information follow the link here.

Classic Car Show, Barton

Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

When: August 28, 10am – 4pm

Where: Water’s Edge Visitor Centre

Price: FREE

Join the North Lincolnshire Morris Minor Owners Club and step back in time to see classic motor cars from around the world. See Morris Minor, MG, Triumph, Wolseley marques and more.

For more information follow the link here.

Skegness Carnival

Photo: Skegness Carnival

When: August 14, 12pm – 5pm

Where: Skegness

Price: FREE

The carnival will see people in an array of costumes parade through the streets of Skegness.

For more information follow the link here.

Pedal Car Grand Prix, Gainsborough

Photo: Gainsborough Pedal Car Grand Prix

When: August 9, all day

Where: Queen Elizabeths High School

Price: FREE

Watch a variety of pedal cars race on a track in Gainsborough’s annual event.

For more information follow the link here.

Children’s Festival, Brigg

Photo: Feet First Entertainment

When: August 29, 11am – 5pm

Where: Elsham Hall

From: £4.75

With a background in theatre, circus & pantomime, Feet First Entertainment’s Adrian Ley will be performing and teaching circus skills. The event is inclusive to all abilities.

For more information follow the link here.

Trusthorpe Carnival

Photo: Trusthorpe Carnival

When: July 31, all day

Where: Sutton on Sea

Price: FREE

See an array of floats and people in costumes parade through the streets of Trusthorpe and Sutton on Sea.

For more information follow the link here.

Mablethorpe Music Weekender

Photo: Mablethorpe Music Weekender

When: August 27 – August 28, 1pm – 10pm

Where: Mablethorpe

Price: FREE

A weekend of live acts and bands of different genres from across the UK performing in different locations in central Mablethorpe

For more information follow the link here.

Food and Fitness Festival, Woodhall Spa

Photo: Jubilee Park

When: September 4, 10am – 4pm

Where: Jubilee Park

Price: FREE

The Festival celebrates artisan foods produced in the county and combines this with fitness, exercise and games – something for all the family to come along and participate in.

For more information follow the link here.