At Christmas time, Lincolnshire comes abuzz with festive events! Here at Clearway, we’ve picked 8 of our favourite things to do with your family this Christmas…
1. Christmas Craft Fair
Where: The Natural World Centre, Lincoln
When: Monday 22nd December
This Christmas Craft Fair at The Natural World Centre is the perfect place to get some last minute stocking fillers. Featuring a range of different local products, this craft fair is sure to give you some festive inspiration!
2. Dick Whittington
Where: The Plowright Theatre, Scunthorpe
When: 7:00pm, Saturday 6 December 2014-Sunday 4th January 2015
Christmas isn’t Christmas without a pantomime to enjoy. This year, the Plowright Theatre brings the exploits of Dick Whittington to Scunthorpe. With an all-star cast, this season’s production looks to set to delight audiences of all ages. Book early to avoid disappointment!
3. Brigg Farmers’ Market
Where: Buttercross, Brigg
When: Saturday 20th December 2014
If you want to stock up on high quality produce for Christmas, here is the perfect opportunity. An Award winning farmer’s market, Brigg market is held on the fourth Saturday of every month and attracts food lovers from far and wide thanks to the quality of food on offer. Come and grab a bargain!
4. EYMS Christmas Concert
Where: Trinity Arts Centre, Gainsborough
When: 7:30pm, Saturday 20th December 2014
Widely regarded as one of the best brass bands in the world, the East Yorkshire Motor Services band returns to the Trinity Arts Centre in Gainsborough for their second annual Christmas concert. Featuring everything from traditional carols, to modern classic, this is a sure –fire way to get you feeling festive.
5. Santa Special
Where: Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway, Cleethorpes
When: Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th December 2014
Incredibly popular, the Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway is celebrating Christmas with Santa Specials! Step on board the Christmas Express where you can enjoy delicious refreshments straight from Mrs Claus’ Kitchen, meet Santa and his elves in his Magical Grotto and get quality presents for the children.
6. Reindeer food-making
Where: Pink Pig Farm, Scunthorpe
When: Wednesday 24th December 2014
On Christmas Eve, Pink Pig Farm hosts a special session from 9:00am- 12:00pm, where you and your kids can make food for Santa’s reindeer and decorate cookies! Perfect for getting your family in a festive mood!
7. Romans!
Where: Caistor Arts & Heritage Centre, Market Rasen
When: Tuesday 30th December 2014
Caistor Arts & Heritage Centre is set to be taken over by the Roman legions. A family event with Roman-themed craft activities, there will be a chance to paint a mini fresco, make some Roman jewellery and learn some fascinating facts about daily life in Roman times.
8. Children’s Christmas Trail
Where: Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre, North Rauceby, Sleaford
When: Saturday 20th December 2014- Monday 5th January 2015
Uh-oh. Father Christmas’s reindeer are lost and need help finding their way. Can your children help reunite all 9 reindeer with Father Christmas? If they manage it, they’ll be able to claim a free prize!
Cliffside: Lincoln-based window, door and conservatory specialists.
Here at Cliffside, we’ve been installing high quality windows, doors and conservatories across the region for nearly 50 years. As Lincolnshire’s longest trading manufacturers, we pride ourselves on the quality of our work. For more information about how we can help you improve you home, please give us a call on 0800 9700 190 or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
