The first Christmas Emporium at Lincoln Castle will take place over eight evenings in December, including a spectacular light show.
The event runs from Saturday, December 15 to Saturday, December 22 (4pm-10pm) and will offer visitors a combination of shopping, food and drink and an extraordinary lumiere showcase.
Take in the spectacular light display at The Christmas Emporium at the castle in December. Photo: Illuminos
The light display entitled ‘Marking Time’ is inspired by the movement of Victorian timepieces and takes references from ‘A Visit from St Nicholas’ as well as ‘Hickory Dickory Dock’.
It lasts 10 minutes and will be repeated every half an hour throughout each evening from 5pm-9pm.
Food and drink includes delights from award-winning producers such as Pin Gin, The Naked Marshmallow Company and Lincolnshire Poacher Cheese.
A winter pop-up tipi bar will provide a cosy place for people to relax and enjoy real log fires and tasty treats including hot chocolate and mulled wine.
There will be an array of gifts to purchase including from independent crafters and artists.
Tickets are priced ta £7.50 for adults with concessions £6 and children £5 (children under 5 can enter free). A family ticket (two adults and up to three children) is priced at £20 and annual pass holders can enter for free.
Tickets can be purchased here and include return entry throughout the duration of the Emporium.
Rob Vale from Illuminos said: “Technically, it’s an interesting challenge to use the crown court building, architecturally it’s a wonderful facade to play with, and the ivy coverage softens its features.
“We’ll be using four large scale 21,000 lumen projectors to cover the surface, and the building will constantly tick and whirr, before coming alive every 20 minutes for the full show. The countdown and anticipation to each of these will hopefully be something people visiting the emporium love to see.”
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We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a collision caused serious injuries to a 23-year-old man.
Just before 3.30pm yesterday (2 July), we received reports of a collision on Barholm Road in Tallington. It involved a grey BMW 335D estate, a blue BMW 116D and an orange KTM motorcycle.
The motorcycle rider, a 23-year-old man, sustained serious injuries during the collision and was taken to hospital.
If you witnessed the incident and are yet to get in touch with us, please do so. If you have any other information or dashcam footage available that may have captured the road along the A1175 at the time of the collision, get in touch.
By calling 101 quoting incident 282 of 2 July.
By emailing [email protected] quoting incident 282 of 2 July in the subject line.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can report via the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.
The 2022 Destination Lincolnshire Tourism Excellence Awards are open for applications, and Destination Lincolnshire giving you the rare chance to co-create your application with Nell Barrington, a tourism awards veteran, who has helped hundreds of businesses write winning applications over the last 15 years – including national VisitEngland winners.
The Tourism Awards Masterclass is taking place on Tuesday 12 July at 11am for one-hour online. Laura Freer, Head of Marketing at Destination Lincolnshire said: “This is a golden opportunity, after years of hard work and heartache, to get your business and team recognised and rewarded.
“A well written application is key to achieving a coveted place on this year’s shortlist, and I’d encourage all tourism and visitor economy businesses who are thinking of entering – whether they are seasoned at writing award applications or not – to join us for this exclusive masterclass.
“Nell Barrington has worked with us and VisitEngland on the founding application processes of these awards, and she is perfectly placed to assist in co-creating applications that you can be proud of. This is a great opportunity for business development too – whether you are shortlisted for an award or not – discovering how to effectively apply for awards and talk up your business adds another string to your bow.
“Booking is essential and places are limited to just 35 – so be quick! This year we’ve made our masterclass available to partners and also to those who we are yet to work with for free. Call it an added bonus, after two years away from the awards circuit.
The awards masterclass is focussed on the application process, and it will spell out what the judges are looking for. You’ll learn how to make your application stand out from the local competition, helping your chances of going through to the national VisitEngland Awards in 2023.”
There are fifteen categories open for nominations from visitors attraction, accommodation providers, hospitality businesses and many more.
The deadline for nominations is July 29, with online judging starting on July 30 and mystery shopping from August 13. Finalists will be announced on Monday, August 15.
The awards ceremony will be held at the Engine Shed on October 21, and will be hosted by Lincs FM presenter, John Marshall.
The event is organised by Stonebow Media, publishers of The Lincolnite, to celebrate the best businesses in Greater Lincolnshire, alongside headline sponsors Lincoln College and Destination Lincolnshire.
We would also like to thank our other sponsors Visit Lincolnshire, Heart of Lincs, Duncan and Toplis and LNER, insight6 and EV Camel.
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