What to do in Lincolnshire for Christmas 2016

Looking for things to do in Lincolnshire this Christmas? The Lincolnshire Reporter team have searched for the best events taking place in our county this festive season.

Take a look at our guide for things to do across Lincolnshire this Christmas:

Gainsborough

Photo: Gainsborough Old Hall

Victorian Christmas Fair

• When: November 26
• Where: Gainsborough Old Hall

The Victorian Christmas Craft Fair is a chance to visit the beautiful medieval manor house in all its festive glory and get into the Christmas spirit.

For more information visit the website.

A Christmas Carol

• When: December 16
• Where: Trinity Arts Centre Trinity Street, Gainsborough

For more information visit the website.

Cleethorpes

Photo: Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway

Festive Train Ride

• When: December 17 – 24
• Where: Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway, Lakeside Station, Kings Road

Visit the magical Christmas Express, a steam hauled train with fully enclosed carriages and enjoy a return journey to Lapland Central.

Whilst waiting to see Santa in his grotto, tuck into seasonal refreshments in Mrs Claus’ Kitchen and enjoy entertainment and activities laid on for all.

For more information visit the website.

Photo: Cleethorpes Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland

• When: December 8 – 11
• Where: Meridian Showground, Cleethorpes

Highlight attractions include: a roller disco, Santa experience, a “Mad Hatters Tea Party”, a chance to meet your heroes with St Andrew’s Hospice, fairground rides featuring indoor and outdoor activities and a variety of market traders offering festive treats.

For more information visit the website.

Lincoln

Photo: Steve Smailes for Lincolnshire Reporter

Reindeer Parade

• When: November 24
• Where: St Marks Shopping Centre

The Reindeer Parade takes place after a display in the afternoon, starting at St Marks Shopping Centre making its way across the High Street, and finishing at Lincoln City Square.

Follow the parade or watch as it passes by and get your photo taken with the reindeer and Santa at the post-parade display on City Square.

For more information visit the website.

Photo: Steve Smailes for Lincolnshire Reporter

Santa Fun Run

• When: December 11
• Where: Lincoln Cathedral Quarter

The Santa Fun Run has become a popular festive event for people to get involved in.

Santas of all ages run or walk around Lincoln’s landmarks, starting and finishing in Castle Square.

For more information visit the website.

Photo: Emily Norton

Lincolnshire Food and Gift Fair

• When: November 26 – 27
• Where: Lincolnshire Showground

The Lincolnshire Food and Gift Fair has two exhibition halls and a large marquee, and is the second largest annual event at the Lincolnshire Showground.

There will be more than 150 varied exhibitors, entertainment from live choir groups, and cookery demonstrations from top local chefs with tips on cooking a delicious festive feast.

For more information visit the website.

Louth

Photo: Louth Christmas Craft and Gift Fayre

Christmas Craft and Gift Fayre

• When: December 10
• Where: Louth and District Royal British Legion Club

A craft and gift fayre showing a host of crafts from cards to candles and more.

For more information visit the website.

Grimsby

Photo: Steve Smailes for Lincolnshire Reporter

The BIG Christmas Event

• When: November 24 – 25
• Where: Grimsby Town

The event will see a host of activities and entertainment for the whole family, including a reindeer parade, donkey rides, giveaways, street entertainment and a family lantern parade.

For more information visit the website.

Grimsby Minster. Photo: Google Street View

Grimsby’s Fabulous Christmas Fair

• When: November 24 – 25
• Where: Grimsby Minster

There will be a wide range of stalls selling everything from original artwork and hand-crafted jewellery to knitted items and hand-made soaps.

There will also be festive live music.

For more information visit the website.

Skegness

Photo: The Village, Church Farm

Victorian Christmas Fair

• When: December 3 – 4
• Where: The Village, Church Farm, Skegness

Step back to a simpler time.

The fair will have stalls, mulled wine, mince pies, Father Christmas and more.

For more information visit the website.

Photo: OEP Live

A Salute to the 1940s – The Dad’s Army Christmas Variety Show

• When: December 4
• Where: The Embassy Theatre, Grand Parade

The Ultimate Wartime Variety Show.

With a special commemoration to the artistes from both World War One and World War Two, this show will wow audiences.

For more information visit the website.

Scunthorpe

Songs for you at Christmas

• When: December 9
• Where: Old Brumby United Church, Ashby Road, Scunthorpe

The concert is by The Wold Singers who are a ladies choir.

There will be a host of songs and carols. Perfect for putting you in the mood for Christmas.

For more information visit the website.

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Performance

• When: November 30
• Where: The Baths Hall, Doncaster Road, Scunthorpe

Want to do something completely different for Christmas?

Visit the Baths Hall to see a show from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra as they perform Beethoven: Symphony No. 7.

For more information visit the website.

Spalding

Photo: Beales of Spalding

Christmas Carols at Beales

• When: December 3
• Where: Beales of Spalding

South Holland Singers will be singing in Beales department store in Spalding.

Come and hear your favourite carols!

For more information visit the website.

Boston

A model of the Mayflower, which is part of the switch on event

Boston Christmas event

• When: November 24
• Where: Boston town centre

The display will build on last year’s event, which saw a “magical” illuminated parade of giant-sized Pilgrims, a model of the Mayflower and local children waving illuminated waves and fish they had made.

For more information visit the website.

Grantham

• When: December 6, 13 and 20 or December 7, 14 and 21
• Where: Wendyfull Cakes, Grantham

You will be able to learn many different aspects of cake design, over three nights, and create models including Rudolf and a sledge, melted snow, a chimney and Santa’s legs.

For more information visit the website.

Headway Grantham Christmas Fete

• When: December 2
• Where: Sandon Close Community Centre

There will be a number of stalls and entertainment for all ages including: a Santa’s grotto, cakes, face painting and more… all in aid of Headway Lincolnshire.

For more information visit the website.

Do you know of any other Christmas events taking place in Lincolnshire this year? Tell us about them by emailing [email protected]

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