Whet your appetite with some festive food and purchase a variety of gifts at this year’s Lincoln Christmas Market.
The 2018 event opened on Thursday, December 6 and will run until Sunday, December 9.
The Lincolnite was among the first to explore the market.
We’ve compiled a selection of some of the top stalls to look out for, as well as a food and drink focus for those looking to sample their way around the route.
Food & Drink
Viking Drinking Horns
Where: Lincoln Castle
Viking Drinking Horns owners Brian Blecher and Sally Border. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Owners Brian Blecher and Sally Border from Nottingham brought their company Vikings Drinking Horns to the market for the very first time this year.
Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
One Castle Hill Patisserie
Where: Castle Hill
One Castle Hill Patisserie is running three stalls at the market. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
One Castle Hill Patisserie has been opening its own stall outside the top-of-the-hill business for eight years.
This year the company is running three stalls – Lorenzos, Belgian Waffles and Apreski (Winter Punch).
Manager at the Lorenzos stall Prudence Webb, with staff Kelly Wright and Maddy Colquitt. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
The Continental Bakery
Where: The Lawn
The Continental Bakery. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
The business has been coming to the market for over 10 years offering a selection of amazing snacks including yummy donuts.
Tom Stephens, whose aunt owns the business, with one of the tasty treats. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
The Naked Marshmallow Co
Where: The Castle
Mhairi Blakey & Kate Garnham from The Naked Marshmallow Co. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
The Naked Marshmallow Co is in its fourth year at the market.
Gourmet Roasted Nuts
Where: The Lawn
Gourmet Roasted Nuts owner Maurice Bellwood (right) with friend Ewan Wilks (left). Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Owner Maurice Bellwood has been coming to the market with his Gourmet Roasted Nuts stall for 15 years.
Dutch Courage
Where: Westgate
Andy Trott is running the Dutch Courage Gin Bar in its first year at the market. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Andy Trott is running Dutch Courage Gin Bar which is enjoying its very first year at Lincoln Christmas Market.
Dutch Courage Gin Bar is new to the Lincoln Christmas Market in 2018. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Shorrock’s Lancashire Cheese Bombs
Where: Lincoln Castle
Andrew Shorrock of Shorrock’s Lancashire Cheese Bombs. Photo: Steve Smailes of The Lincolnite
Andrew has been bringing his stall, Shorrock’s Lancashire Cheese Bombs, to the market for at least 10 years.
Duck Fat Roasties
Where: Lincoln Castle
Chloe Qualter making a tasty snack at Duck Fat Roasties. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Stall owner Steve Cooper has been bringing his stall Duck Fat Roasties to the market for the last eight years.
German Swing Grill
Where: Union Road
Staff Chelsea and Ben at the German Swing Grill. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Traditional German sausage is a particular favourite at the market, with the German Swing Grill owned by William Warwick having been present for the last five years.
Oslinc
Where: The Lawn
Oslinc co-owner Russel Tomlin. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Co-owner Russel Tomlin has been with his stall at the market for around 16 years. Burgers including ostrich, wagyu beef and venison.
Gift Stalls
Rusticraft
Where: Westgate
Owner of Rusticraft Tom Betley. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Tom Betley from Waddington has been bringing his stall Rusticraft to Lincoln Christmas Market for 30 years.
Everything he sells is handmade in Lincoln.
Handmade Christmas gifts to choose from. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
All the gifts are handmade in Lincoln. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Schmidt Glass
Where: Exchequergate
Istvan Szalai and Ruth Schmidt, who are the cousin and husband of the owner at Schmidt Glass. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Schmidt Glass has been coming to the market for three years offering some great glass gifts.
abookononepage
Where: Castle Hill Gift Tent
Staff member at abookononepage Ricky Cannon. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
This stall, located in the present gift tent, does exactly what is says on the tin, with every word from the world’s favourite works. It is owned by Daniel Black and is in its second year at the market.
A great gift for book lovers. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
There is a variety to choose from. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Piskey Led
Where: Lincoln Castle
Richard White and his partner Margaret run the Piskey Led stall. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
A long-serving Lincoln Christmas Market stall is back again as Piskey Led celebrates its 20th year at the city’s festive event.
Stuart Gardiner Design
Where: The Lawn
Stuart Gardiner Design is a new stall at the Lincoln Christmas Market for 2018. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Stuart Gardiner Design is at the Lincoln Christmas Market for the very first time with his Lincolnshire made tea towels. The stall is based inside the Lincoln School of Jewellery.
Stuart Gardiner pictured at his Lincolnshire made tea towel stall. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Lincoln School of Jewellery
Where: The Lawn
A pop-up jewellery stall at the Christmas market. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Lincoln School of Jewellery normally hosts classes at The Lawn with Martin Drury.
His partner Amanda, (of Amanda Coleman Jewellery normally based at The Terrace) has opened a pop-up shop there just for the market for the second year.
Jeweller Amanda Coleman. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
KMS Creations
Where: The Lawn
KMS Creations’ stall. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Kemal Sonay has been coming to the market with his stall KMS Creations for three years.
KMS Creations owner Kemal Sonay. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Studiozo
Where: Westgate Big Wheel Marquee
Studiozo owner Zoe Digweed. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Zoe Digweed is at the Lincoln Christmas Market for the first time with her stall Studiozo. All the gifts are handmade by Zoe.
An example of some of the gifts at Studiozo. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Cardology Ltd
Where: Westgate Big Wheel Marquee
Owner Dipa Shah is back with her stall Cardology Ltd. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Cardology Ltd is back at the market for its fourth year offering unique card gifts.
Amazing handmade 3D cards. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Tin Can Models
Where: Westgate
Tin Can Models is back at the Christmas market again. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Rene De Vos has been bringing his quirky Tin Can Models stall to the market for over 10 years.
Check out these unique gifts made from tin cans. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Highlights from Lincoln Christmas Market Day One:
Check out our Superguide for this year’s Lincoln Christmas Market:
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The 2024 Lincolnshire Business Excellence Awards are now open for nominations, seeking to spotlight outstanding businesses within the Greater Lincolnshire area.
Hosted by Stonebow Media, the publisher behind The Lincolnite and the MyLocal platform, this prestigious event is designed to honour the achievements of the regional business community.
Thanks to the headline sponsorship from the University of Lincoln Enterprise & Research department, the Lincolnshire Business Excellence Awards are a unique opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of local enterprises.
The awards are also sponsored by Ringrose Law, Duncan & Toplis, Sills & Betteridge and Pearson Hydraulics. A small number of sponsorship opportunities remain available. Contact [email protected] to discuss partnerships.
Businesses can nominate themselves across eleven awards categories:
The deadline for nominations is May 24, with the judges’ deliberation lunch set for May 29.The judging panel includes business experts and professionals from Lincolnshire and event sponsors.
The Lincolnshire Business Excellence Awards 2024 gala will take place at the Engine Shed on July 12, 2024.
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