Lincolnshire Food & Gift
Visitors can browse more than 150 stalls offering artisan crafts, local delicacies, and holiday gifts across two indoor halls linked by a covered walkway. The event features live culinary demonstrations with tips and samples at the Lincolnshire Kitchen Stage, along with street food along the Food Walk. Guests can also enjoy live performances by local choirs and free children's craft and baking activities in Santa's Workshop.
Nov 28 – Nov 29, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
Advanced general admission £8.00, plus booking fees; on the day £10.00. Advanced child tickets for ages 3–12 are £7.00, plus booking fees; on the day £7.50. Children’s tickets include access to Santa’s Workshop. One companion ticket is available at no extra charge for eligible guests who require a carer; the FAQ specifies supporting documentation and says further party members pay full price. Advanced tickets go off-sale Friday 27 November at 11:59pm; on-the-day tickets are subject to availability.
Hours
9am-4pm both days; last admission 3pm both days. Sunday Quiet Hour: 9:00am - 10:00am.
Food & Drink
The Food Walk features street food and food vans serving hot meals, cold drinks, artisan coffees and hot chocolates; catering concessions also sell food, and cooking demonstrations include tasty samples.
Parking
Free parking is on a grassed area near the event’s main entrance. Car park access is via Gate 1.
Accessibility
Carer companion tickets are available with supporting documentation, and a Quiet Hour with dimmed lighting, paused music, and no announcements runs Sunday morning.
Pets
Dogs are not allowed because the event is indoors. Assistance dogs may be brought, but the Showground may ask for supporting evidence.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Buy tickets in advance before they go off sale on the Friday night before the event, as on-the-day tickets depend on availability and cost more.
- Bring both cash and a card, because not every trader accepts both and there is no cashback at the event.
- Come during the Sunday Quiet Hour at opening if you prefer calmer shopping, with music paused, lights dimmed and no performances.
- Ask for a re-entry stamp when you head out to drop shopping at your car, so you can come back in the same day.
- Leave your picnic at home, since you can only eat food bought from the catering concessions at the event.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: a Sunday morning Quiet Hour during the first hour of trading. Music and announcements are paused, lighting is dimmed and there are no performances. Everyone is welcome.
- Eligible guests who need a carer get one companion ticket free. Apply before the event with supporting documents.
Links & Contact
Run by Lincolnshire Agricultural Society
Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the event indoors or outdoors?
It's held in two indoor halls at the Lincolnshire Showground, linked by a covered walkway.
What is there for children?
Santa's Workshop, upstairs in the EPIC Centre, has festive crafts and baking activities for children of all ages. All child tickets include access to it.
Do I need cash?
Bring both cash and a card, because not every trader takes both. Cashback isn't available.
Can I bring my own food?
No. Because it's a food event, you can only eat food bought from the catering concessions.
Can I take shopping to my car and come back in?
Yes. Ask for a stamp when you leave and you can come back in the same day.
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