Top Lincoln Christmas events 2016

The Christmas holidays are finally here! Stuck for something to do this festive period? The Lincolnite has put together a list of some events taking place in the final countdown to the big day.

Which events will you be heading to this year? Take a look at our list here:

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Ice Rink

• When: Until January 1 – 10am – 9pm
• Where: Lincoln City Square
• Cost: From £5

Get your skates on at Lincoln’s outdoor, city centre ice rink for a truly festive experience.

For more information visit the website.

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Christmas magic at LPAC

• When: Until December 24, (see website for times)
• Where: Lincoln Performing Arts Centre (LPAC)
• Cost: From £8.50

To celebrate Christmas, LPAC will host two magical shows: Treasure Island and BRRR! The Lost Polar Bear.

For more information click here.

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Christmas at Lincoln Cathedral

• When: Until December 25, all day
• Where: Lincoln Cathedral
• Cost: FREE

Celebrate the true meaning of Christmas at Lincoln Cathedral’s Christmas and Advent programme of services and concerts.

For more information visit the website.

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Beauty and the Beast

• When: Until January 3
• Where: Lincoln Drill Hall
• Cost: From £13

Lincoln Drill Hall’s 2016 family pantomime will retell the story of Beauty and the Beast in spectacular fashion.

For more information visit the website.

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Christmas at Doddington Hall

• When: Until December 21
• Where: Doddington Hall
• Cost: From £7.50

Enjoy Doddington Hall’s festive open days, and browse Christmas gifts, trees, and food from the farm shop.

For more information visit the website.

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Hartsholme Christmas Trail

• When: Until December 21
• Where: Hartsholme Country Park
• Cost: £2.50

Take part in a festive trail around Hartsholme Country Park and help Father Christmas find his nine lost reindeer before Christmas Eve.

For more information visit the website.

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Father Christmas at Lincoln Castle

• When: December 21 – December 23 – 10.15am, 11.30am, 12.45pm, 2pm and 3.15pm each day.
• Where: Lincoln Castle
• Cost: From £4

Flying in straight from the North Pole, Father Christmas will be sprinkling some festive magic across the castle, as he tells tales of Victorian Christmases past and a festive story or two.

For more information on the castle and to book tickets, visit the website here.

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Christmas light extravaganza

• When: Throughout the Christmas period
• Where: 82 Lincoln Road, Branston
• Cost: Donation to charity appreciated

A woman in Branston, with the help of her son, has turned her garden into a winter wonderland to raise money for charity.

For more information click here.

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Cinderella

• When: Until January 8
• Where: New Theatre Royal
• Cost: From £16

Treat yourself and your loved ones to a fabulous fairy tale treat this Christmas at the New Theatre Royal starring Kerry Katona and Chris Johnson.

For more information visit the website.

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Do you know of any other events taking place in the lead up to Christmas? Let us know about them by emailing [email protected]