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December 6, 2019 12.55 pm This story is over 46 months old

Lincoln Christmas Medieval Market back at new historic setting

A traditional rotisserie, 16 craft traders and plenty of entertainment is on offer

By Connor Creaghan Local News Reporter

A Christmas Medieval Market is back in Lincoln at a new historic setting after restoration works last year meant traders lost their venue.

Around 16 traditional traders, a rotisserie, and plenty of quirky entertainment will entice people into St Mary’s Guildhall on High Street.

What will you find? Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Ongoing works at the Bishops’ Palace meant that the medieval section of the market needed to be cancelled last year.

The traders have now formed a cooperative and booked the Guildhall, where they hope to be for the next few years.

Around 16 traders have formed a cooperative. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

It is a free to attend market, and will be open from 10am until 9pm on Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7 and 10am until 4pm on Sunday, December 8.

The organisers promise that it will be a feast for the senses, a unique way to enjoy the festive season and a great place to find unique gifts.

Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

A place to find unique gifts. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

A leather working demonstration. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

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