Discover eight festive experiences in Lincolnshire that you can enjoy with your family, all while getting outdoors and active this Christmas.
There’s no better way to create lasting memories with your loved ones than by immersing yourselves in the enchanting winter wonderland of Lincolnshire. Grab your coats and winter woollies and embark on a festive journey filled with twinkling lights, and warm smiles this Christmas, all while enjoying the magic of movement.
Let’s explore eight festive experiences in Lincolnshire that promise not only to capture the spirit of the season but also to keep your family active and engaged.
1. Illuminated Wall Walk at Lincoln Castle
Begin your festive adventure at the iconic Lincoln Castle, where history meets Christmas cheer. As dusk falls, the castle comes alive with a mesmerizing display of lights. Enjoy a brisk walk around the illuminated grounds and along the Medieval Walls with your family, marvelling at the historic architecture bathed in a festive glow. It’s the perfect way to kick off your winter wonderland experience.
Open until 23rd December 2023
2. Christmas Winter Wonderland Walk at Springfields
For a budget-friendly dose of Christmas magic, head to the Christmas Winter Wonderland Walk at Springfields in Spalding. A festive adventure with over one million lights! Take the family on a unique journey of shimmering lights through Springfields’ beautiful Festival Gardens. It’s an ideal opportunity for the family to enjoy festive activities without breaking the bank.
Open until 23rd December 2023
3. Christmas in the Mansion at Belton House
Make your way to the glorious National Trust Belton House for their Christmas in the Mansion experience. Enjoy a family walk through the picturesque gardens, adorned with twinkling lights and holiday displays. Come and celebrate your best-loved Lincolnshire Christmas traditions, getting in your steps and walking around Belton’s mansion glittering in festive finery.
Open until 7th January 2024 (closed Christmas Day)
4. Christmas at the Movies at Gunby Hall
Experience ‘Christmas at the Movies’ at Gunby Hall this December as the house is seasonally decorated in the theme of family favourites. Can you guess all the movies as you explore each of the three floors at Gunby Hall, highly decorated in family Christmas classics? Once you’ve explored inside, make a brisk walk around the grounds of the stunning National Trust 18th-century house a new family tradition.
Open until 23rd December 2023
5. 12 Days of Christmas at Doddington Hall & Gardens
Doddington Hall transforms into a Christmas wonderland during the holiday season. From partridges in pear trees to drummers drumming, step into the classic carol as it unfolds over three floors of the grand Elizabethan Hall. It’s an opportunity to soak up the seasonal atmosphere of Christmas and walk the floors of a treasured Lincolnshire family home.
Open until 22nd December 2023
6. Christmas Lights Trail throughout Lincoln
Take a stroll following the Lincoln Christmas Lights Trail on a self-led tour of the city’s most dazzling displays. This light-up walking experience is a great chance for your family to discover festive surprises through Lincoln while enjoying the crisp winter air. It’s a perfect way to explore the city’s Christmas spirit on foot from the Cathedral Quarter, all the way down to the Brayford and St Marks Square.
7. The Real Christmas Experience at Rand Farm Park
Create unforgettable moments with your family as you walk through the Real Christmas Experience at Rand Farm Park this winter. We’re sure Santa and his Elves will have you up on your feet and dancing along to the Christmas tunes. It’s a great place to help the kids let off some steam and jump around the play area, meet Rudi and Rossi their two real reindeer, and wander through the 3D Enchanted Forest.
Open until 24th December 2023
8. Woodland Walks at Pink Pig Christmas
Enjoy an enchanted woodland walk and winter experience this Christmas at the Pink Pig Farm near Scunthorpe. You’ll meet Santa on his sleigh and receive your present from down the chimney, before joining the joyful elves for gingerbread decorating and reindeer food making, ready for the big day! Each Pink Pig Christmas ticket includes a full day of play on the friendly Lincolnshire farm’s indoor play barn and outdoor play areas.
Open until 24th December 2023
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