Today sees the opening of Lincoln Christmas Market, one of the largest of its kind in Europe. The following article may tempt you to pay a visit to sample the mulled wine and mince pies, it might even get you in the Christmas spirit.
Lincoln Christmas Market, held in Lincoln, England, is one of the largest Christmas markets in Europe, attracting up to 250,000 visitors over the four day event.
Held around three weeks before Christmas, the market spreads around the historic centre of Lincoln including the castle and cathedral. As well as stalls selling goods there is a funfair with Ferris wheel, open air classical music and rock concerts and traditional events such as beer barrel rolling.
The number of visitors is so great that a circular one-way system for pedestrians around the streets of Lincoln is put into place. The route includes travelling through the grounds of Lincoln Castle, something not normally possible without paying an entry fee.
Held around three weeks before Christmas, the market spreads around the historic centre of Lincoln including the castle and cathedral. As well as stalls selling goods there is a funfair with Ferris wheel, open air classical music and rock concerts and traditional events such as beer barrel rolling.
The number of visitors is so great that a circular one-way system for pedestrians around the streets of Lincoln is put into place. The route includes travelling through the grounds of Lincoln Castle, something not normally possible without paying an entry fee.
Welcome to Lincoln Christmas Market 2009
Thursday 3rd December 4pm – 9.30pm
Friday 4th December 10am – 9.30pm
Saturday 5th December 10am – 9.30pm
Sunday 6th December 10am – 7pm
A contemporary cathedral city with over 2,000 years of history, Lincoln is the perfect place to visit over the festive period. Take a trip back through time and stroll along the cobbles the cultural quarter of the city. The medieval square between the impressive Norman castle and magnificent gothic cathedral is the perfect backdrop for the Christmas Market.
Visitors are welcomed to this beautiful city and the traditional Christmas Market, where you will enjoy cultural entertainment and stroll around 300 stalls nestled within the medieval square and surrounding area.
Lincoln Christmas Market has developed dramatically since it began as the UK’s first German-style traditional market with just 11 stalls. The Christmas Market gives visitors and residents a truly festive experience, with a traditional, high quality event for all the family.
The Dean of Lincoln Cathedral and the Right Worshipful, the Mayor of Lincoln will officially open the Christmas Market on the impressive West Front steps of the Cathedral after evensong on Thursday 3rd December, with greetings being made by a representative from Lincoln’s twin town of Neustadt in Germany.
Evensong is programmed to take place at 5.15, with the Traditional opening between 6pm – 6.30 pm.
Thursday 3rd December 4pm – 9.30pm
Friday 4th December 10am – 9.30pm
Saturday 5th December 10am – 9.30pm
Sunday 6th December 10am – 7pm
A contemporary cathedral city with over 2,000 years of history, Lincoln is the perfect place to visit over the festive period. Take a trip back through time and stroll along the cobbles the cultural quarter of the city. The medieval square between the impressive Norman castle and magnificent gothic cathedral is the perfect backdrop for the Christmas Market.
Visitors are welcomed to this beautiful city and the traditional Christmas Market, where you will enjoy cultural entertainment and stroll around 300 stalls nestled within the medieval square and surrounding area.
Lincoln Christmas Market has developed dramatically since it began as the UK’s first German-style traditional market with just 11 stalls. The Christmas Market gives visitors and residents a truly festive experience, with a traditional, high quality event for all the family.
The Dean of Lincoln Cathedral and the Right Worshipful, the Mayor of Lincoln will officially open the Christmas Market on the impressive West Front steps of the Cathedral after evensong on Thursday 3rd December, with greetings being made by a representative from Lincoln’s twin town of Neustadt in Germany.
Evensong is programmed to take place at 5.15, with the Traditional opening between 6pm – 6.30 pm.
