Atmosphere and a warm welcome guaranteed in Lincolnshire this Christmas.
Lincolnshire County Council's heritage sites are preparing to put visitors in a festive mood this Christmas with a fantastic array of events and experiences. There are also plenty of other festive events happening around the county.
Lincoln Castle
Illuminated Wall Walk
Thursday 2nd December – Sunday 5th December
5pm – 9pm (Thursday – Saturday) and 5pm – 6.30pm (Sunday)
Adults £10, Concessions £9, Child £5.50, Family £25.50
Free entry for under 5's and annual pass holders
Enjoy spectacular views over Lincoln's Christmas Market.
In the run up to our extra special event, Lincoln Castle Illuminated, and especially for Lincoln's Christmas Market, we will be lighting up the Castle's Medieval Wall Walk. You will have the chance to enjoy magical views across the City throughout each evening. It is an opportunity, not to be missed.
Tickets are limited, book now at www.lincolncastle.com
Lincoln Castle Illuminated
Saturday 11th December – Thursday 23rd December
5pm – 9pm
Lincoln Castle Illuminated (grounds only) £2 per head
Illuminated Wall Walk (includes access to the grounds) Adults £10, Concessions £9, Child £5.50, Family £25.50
Free entry for under 5's and annual pass holders
Lincoln Castle Illuminated will offer families and friends some much needed fairytale, festive sparkle with the return of this beautiful and special Christmas experience.
- Walk through displays of Christmas lights and Christmas tree lined pathways.
- Enjoy a hot chocolate and mulled wine within the Castle's festive grounds.
- Make those last minute Christmas purchases from the Castle's shop.
- Take in the spectacular sites from up high, by upgrading and purchasing an Illuminated Wall Walk ticket
Tickets are limited, book now at www.lincolncastle.com
Museum of Lincolnshire Life
Why not come along and get a first-hand look into how Victorian Lincoln celebrated Christmas at the Museum of Lincolnshire Life.
You will also have the opportunity to meet Mr Black the printer and he will help you understand how things were done in Victorian times and you can produce your own print.
Meet Nelly the kitchen maid as she is busily preparing for Christmas Day.
Entry is free!
Festive Craft activities for the family at £3.00 per child.
Date: 23rd December 2021.
Time: 10.00 – 4.00 (Last entry 3.45).
Museum of Lincolnshire Life
Burton Road, Lincoln
Ellis Mill
Also, the ground floor of Ellis Mill will be open on Thursday, December 23 (for one day only) from 10am until 2.30pm so come along and speak to our knowledgeable volunteers. Entry is free.
Last Minute Christmas Shopping!
And don't forget to visit our venues for those last minute Christmas gifts. The Collection Museum and Lincoln Castle also have gifts available online.
Out and About
Beauty and the Beast – Theatre Royal
Tuesday 7th December 2021 – Sunday 9th January 2022
New Theatre Royal. Clasketgate, Lincoln LN2 1JJ
Lincoln's Christmas pantomime is back with a bang as a star-studded cast, including Dancing on Ice favourite Jake Quickenden (Flash Hugo), perform Beauty and the Beast. The production will also star Theatre Royal favourite Chris Johnson and former star of ITV's 'The Voice, Zoe Hanna May.
You can book tickets by calling the Box Office on 01522 519999 or online at www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk.
Sleeping Beauty
16th to 28th December 2021
Embassy Theatre, Grand Parade, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE25 2UG
Can Sleeping Beauty be saved by the handsome Prince or will her fate be sealed by the evil Fairy?
There’s only one way to find out. Don’t sleep on it – book your tickets now…
Adult £18.00 | Child £12.00
www.embassytheatre.co.uk – Box Office: 01754 474100
Christmas shopping – Courtyard, Easton
Wednesdays to Sundays, 11am-4pm, until December 19
Easton Walled Gardens Easton Nr, Grantham NG33 5AP
We're ready to welcome visitors to The Coffee Room and Courtyard Shop for some sparkling Christmas shopping. The Courtyard Shop is brimming with gorgeous gifts, spring bulbs and festive surprises.
More information can be found at www.visiteaston.co.uk.
Carols in Jubilee Park
7pm Friday 17 December 2021
Jubilee Park off Thackers Way, Deeping St James, PE6 8HP
Carol singing with the Salvation Army band. Refreshments provided.
Free
For more information, go to: deeping-st-james.parish.lincolnshire.gov.uk or contact 01778 343266
Crafted: East Midlands
Saturday, 4th Dec to 9th Jan 2022, Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm & Sun, 10am-4pm
Sleaford Hub, Navigation Wharf, Carre Street, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7TW
(Use NG34 7DW for Sat Navs)
The Hub’s first Christmas selling exhibition in the ground floor gallery showcases a selection of beautiful work created by some of our region’s superb designer-makers.
Free entry
hub-sleaford.org.uk / 01529 308 71