Wrap up warm and get ready to discover Gainsborough and the surrounding area this Christmas. Delve into local history, enjoy a nearby family attraction or step out into the picturesque Lincolnshire countryside. Have a great day out this festive season and take home some amazing memories.
Soak up the festive atmosphere with great events throughout the holiday season, indulge in delicious food and drink or take time to discover the town’s fascinating past, including the magnificent Gainsborough Old Hall. This remarkable hidden gem in plain sight reflects over five hundred years of history in its walls or, stop by Gainsborough Heritage Centre and experience Gainsborough’s history through period displays, including a vintage post office and street scene. Or plan a visit to Gainsborough Model Railway to see one of the largest hand-built model railways depicting the East Coast Main Line from Kings Cross to Leeds Central.
Here’s what’s on this festive season!
1. Christmas Lights Festival
Friday 17 to Saturday 18 November
Gainsborough Market Place and Market Street
2. Marshall’s Yard Launches Christmas
Friday 17 to Saturday 18 November
3. Santa’s Grotto at Marshall’s Yard
Saturday 18 November to Friday 22 December (selected dates only)
4. Gainsborough Old Hall’s Christmas Market
Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 November
5. Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair at Meggy Moo
Sunday 25 November
6. Christmas Craft Fair at the Old Nick Theatre
Saturday 2 December
7. Christmas Craft Fair at All Saints Church
Saturday 2 December
8. Festive Fair at Marhsall’s Yard
Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 December
9. Gainsborough Model Railway Open Day
Sunday 3 December
10. Christmas Farmers’ and Craft Market
Saturday 9 December
11. Christmas Tree Festival
Friday 15 to Sunday 17 December
12. Ho Ho Ho Grotto
Sunday 17 December
The Riverside Room, Bridge Street
13. Pantomime: Jack and the Beanstalk
Thursday 14 to Sunday 31 December
14. Gainsborough Model Railway Open Day
Friday 29 & Saturday 30 December
Explore the great outdoors and escape to a world of peace and tranquillity and feel the crisp leaves underfoot and visit local woodlands and nature reserves. Enjoy a stroll down the riverside, or head further afield and explore the rolling hills of the Lincolnshire Wolds.
Surrounding Gainsborough, you’ll find family friendly places to visit including Bransby Horses, Rand Farm Park and Woodside Wildlife Park with lots to see and a range of exciting activities to enjoy.
For more events, ideas, and inspiration visit www.discovergainsborough.com/christmas. Don’t forget to share your pictures and events using #ChristmasInGainsborough on social media.
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