Lincolnshire Christmas guide
what's on this Christmas in Lincolnshire
plan your festive season
Your guide to the top Christmas events in Lincoln and around Lincolnshire for 2026. Find events and things to do this Christmas from festive family fun to illuminated trails around your favourite castles and gardens, and the county's Christmas markets.
illuminations, markets & festive fun
Fill your festive diary with magical things to do across the county. Plan your visit to Lincolnshire this Christmas.
festive top picks
Discover our highlights across the county this Christmas time.
THOR’S Tipi Bar at Lincoln Cornhill
Christmas Winter Wonderland Walk Springfields
Christmas at Doddington
Christmas at Belvoir Castle
Burghley Christmas Shop
Christmas Santa Specials at Lincolnshire Wolds Railway
Christmas at Belton
Gainsborough Christmas Lights Festival
Winterfest at Tattershall Lakes
Lincoln Castle Illuminated
Burghley Christmas Fair
Lincolnshire Food & Gift Fair at Lincolnshire Showground
The Real Christmas Experience at Rand Farm
Christmas at Gunby Hall
Alford Manor House Christmas Tree Festival
Christmas Jumper County Raceday at Market Rasen Racecourse
Belvoir Castle by Candlelight
IBCC Carol Concert & Supper
The Lincoln Ice Adventure
Christmas at Harlaxton
Drive! Christmas at Cadwell Park
IBCC Festive Fayre
The Rand Farm Park Boxing Day at the Races, Market Rasen
Burghley Christmas Fair
CHRISTMAS MARKETS
find the perfect gift
Enjoy a truly festive experience and find the perfect gifts for your loved ones at Christmas Markets across Lincolnshire, showcasing local artisans, crafters, makers and producers.
Lincolnshire Poacher Cheese
Lincolnshire Food & Gift Fair
Lincoln Gin
Christmas Markets in Lincolnshire
Alford Christmas Craft Market
Burghley Christmas Fair
Wreath Making Workshop at Stubton Hall
Boston Christmas Market
Brigg Christmas Market & Lights Switch On
Lincolnshire Food & Gift Fair at Lincolnshire Showground
Alford’s Christmas Spectacular Extravaganza
Gainsborough Old Hall Christmas Market
Normanby Hall Christmas Market
Crowle Peatland Railway Christmas
Heckington Windmill Christmas
Stubton Hall Christmas Market
Festive Makers Market at Lincolnshire Showground
IBCC Festive Fayre
FAMILY FRIENDLY
Christmas Events for Families
Discover events and activities across Lincolnshire that the kids will enjoy just as much as you during the festive season.
Where to meet Father Christmas
Santa’s Grotto at Belvoir Castle
Christmas Santa Specials at Lincolnshire Wolds Railway
Winterfest at Tattershall Lakes
Santa’s Grotto at Belvoir Castle, Retail Village
The Real Christmas Experience at Rand Farm
Alford’s Christmas Spectacular Extravaganza
Meet Santa at the Pink Pig Farm
Search for Santa, Belvoir Castle
Crowle Peatland Railway Christmas
Santa’s Grotto at Ark Wildlife Park
Heckington Windmill Christmas
Afternoon Tea with Santa at Skegness Embassy Theatre
Christmas on stage
live music, theatre & pantomime
Handel’s Messiah at Lincoln Cathedral
G4 Christmas Concert at Lincoln Cathedral
Neil Sands’s Christmas Memories, Grimby Auditorium
Hans Zimmer & Film Favourites Illuminated at Lincoln Cathedral
Step into Christmas, Grimsby Auditorium
That’ll Be Christmas – Skegness Embassy Theatre
The Christmas Orchestra at Lincoln Cathedral
Lincoln Cathedral Christmas Market
Lincoln Medieval Yuletide Market at St Mary le Wigford Church and St Mary’s Guildhall
IBCC Carol Concert & Supper
The Wind in the Willows, Lincoln Arts Centre
Cinderella, Grimsby Auditorium Panto
Beauty and the Beast at Trinity Arts Centre
Christmas Chapel Concert, Burghley House
Robyn Hood, Panto at Skegness Embassy
A Christmas Carol at Belton
more festive activities
Find more Christmassy events and activities across Lincolnshire, from craft workshops to fun runs, and more.
Festive Afternoon Tea at Belvoir Castle
Navenby Christmas Tree Switch On
Navenby Christmas Market
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
Festive Wreath Making Workshop at Belton
Wartime Christmas Crafts- Family Activity Day
Burghley Santa Fun Run
Lincoln Santa Fun Run and Walk
Winterlight at Sleaford Market Place
Meet Santa’s Reindeer at Belvoir Castle
Lincolnshire events guide
what's on in Lincolnshire
See all the events taking place across Lincolnshire in our upcoming events calendar.