By Amelia Cosgrove
There’s no bah humbug from me – I just love Christmas and sharing the joys of the festive season.
These are just a few of my personal highlights for Christmas in Lincoln.
Lincolnshire Food & Gift Fair | 28-29 November
Lincolnshire Showground will host over 150 exhibitors, live chef demos, street food, local choirs and a Santa’s Workshop.
Luxury Gingerbread Mince Pie Making | 10 December, 5.40pm-8.45pm
The Lincoln Eco Pantry on Bailgate is hosting a luxe gingerbread mince pie baking class.
Winter Wonderland Felted Picture with Sleeping Fox | 13 December, 10am-1pm
At Indigo Crow Gallery, create wet-felt a snowy scene with merino wool, silk and sparkle, then add your sleeping fox.
The Christmas Orchestra | 1 December
A 16-piece chamber orchestra plays festive classics and film favourites in Lincoln Cathedral, with lights and sound to match.
The Snowman with Live Orchestra | 12-13 December
My personal favourite event of the season has to be The Snowman at Lincoln Cathedral. Watch the beloved Christmas film come to life on the big screen in the Cathedral Nave, accompanied by a live orchestra and a chorister’s beautiful rendition of Walking in the Air.
Christmas at the Movies by Candlelight | 19 December
Expect all the Christmas classics played by London Concertante, performing festive film soundtracks by candlelight at Lincoln Cathedral.
Christmas at Doddington | 11 Nov-31 December
Doddington Hall’s rooms become scenes from festive films, with decorations handmade by staff, volunteers, local artists and Lincoln College students.
Lincoln Ice Adventure | 5-6 December
Follow a frosty trail past 14 hand-carved ice sculptures, with live carving demos and a Makers’ Market in Castle Square.
New for this year is a lantern parade based on the love story of the fox and otter, taking place around uphill Lincoln starting at Minster Yard at 5pm on the Saturday.
Lincoln Medieval Yuletide Market | 3-6 December
Artisan stalls at St Mary le Wigford Church and the 12th-century St Mary’s Guildhall, with heritage crafts, owls and parts of the Guildhall rarely open to visitors. Our four-legged friends are welcome too.
Lincoln Santa Fun Run and Walk | 13 December, 11am start
A tradition for Lincoln, celebrating its 21st year, find 2,000 Santas tackling a 2km or 4km round-about routes from Castle Square to Minster Yard for local charities.
