Events and activities at Lincolnshire's heritage sites throughout Christmas and New Year
Lincoln Castle
Find us: Castle Hill, Lincoln, LN1 3AA. Admission: Unless shown, entry to each event is included in your castle day ticket and is free to annual pass holders. More info (including ticket and annual pass prices): www.lincolncastle.com / 01522 554559.
Christmas Emporium
14 - 22 December (closed Mon 16th and Tues 17th), 5pm - 9pm. Celebrate the magic of Christmas within the medieval walls with a light show guaranteed to delight visitors of all ages.
Plus, stalls offering:
- unique arts
- crafts
- gifts
- locally sourced food and drink
- cosy tipi bar and quality street food.
The medieval wall walk is open each evening offering spectacular twilight views. Tickets (available from the website) cost: adults £8, concessions £7, children £5.50, families £21.50.
Lincoln Castle general manager Kimberley Vickers said: “We’re incredibly excited about this year’s light show, which will be a magical unfolding of newly-imagined fairy tales, featuring a giant Viking, 11th century countess, great dragon and evil wizard.
Their stories are woven together in a seasonal fairy tale of visual storytelling to inspire and delight. It’s the perfect treat for all the family and sure to get everyone in the festive spirit.”
An Audience with Father Christmas
4 - 15 and 19 - 22 Dec, 10am - 3pm. Listen to traditional stories from past and present, share your Christmas wishes and receive a Victorianstyle gift. Places must be booked. Tickets £8.
Crime & Punishment
15 - 23 Feb, 10am - 4pm. Step inside the Victorian Prison, meet unsavoury criminals from Victorian Lincoln and hear their stories as they describe their lives as Victorian prisoners.
The Collection Museum and Usher Art Gallery
Find us: Danes Terrace, Lincoln, LN2 1LP. Admission: Free unless shown. More info: www.thecollectionmuseum.com / 01522 782040.
Life Drawing
4 and 11 Dec and every Wed from 15 Jan - 25 March, 5.30 - 7pm untutored / 7.15 - 9.15pm tutored. Come to the Usher Gallery and practise and develop your drawing skills and technique. From £6.
Victoria & Albert: Treasures from a Royal Marriage
Until 5 Jan, 10am - 4pm. Major art exhibition to mark the 200th anniversary of the births of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. In collaboration with the V&A Museum and National Portrait Gallery. Adults £5, concessions £4, under-16s free.
A Century of Valour
25 Jan - 15 March, 10am - 4pm. An exhibition of Lincolnshire’s aviation gallantry over the last 100 years, including the Victoria Cross awarded to “Dambuster” Wing Commander Guy Gibson. It has only been publicly exhibited three times previously - all in London - and is coming to Lincolnshire thanks to unique permission from the RAF Museum Hendon.
Adults £5, concessions £4, under-16s free.
Gainsborough Old Hall
Find us: Parnell Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2NB. Admission: Normal admission charges, plus any extra for event as shown. More info: www.gainsborougholdhall.com / 01427 677348.
An Audience with Father Christmas
14 - 15 Dec, 11am - 3pm. Listen to stories of Christmas from the past and enjoy finding out more about Father Christmas himself.
Museum of Lincolnshire Life
Find us: Burton Road, Lincoln, LN1 3LY. Admission: Free unless shown. More information about the Museum of Lincolnshire Life 01522782040.
Victorian Tea Room
6 - 8 Dec, 10am - 4pm. As part of the Lincoln Christmas Market, the museum hosts an immersive Victorian experience with a period tea room. Free entry to the museum.